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Calvin Reed Obituary
Calvin was born Dec. 18, 1934 on his grandparents Claude and Maude Reed's homestead, where his parents Elvin and Helen, had built a small house.
On Sept. 18, 1940, he was joined by baby sister, Janice Annette. He grew up in the New Underwood area, attending New Underwood High School.
He was a very good artist, especially portraits. When he was 15-years-old he drew and painted the first "Keep South Dakota Green" sign which was along Highway 14-16 in New Underwood.
He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17, serving in the 40th infantry division as a radio operator during the Korean War at "Snipers Ridge."
Upon returning home, he married Oriette Swenson of Langford and they had two sons, Cyle and Colin.
Calvin traveled the United States going through all 50 states making his way with his art and all the different jobs he held. He returned to New Underwood in his later life to be near family.
Calvin loved to read and also wrote articles for the New Underwood Post, expressing his views - he liked to get people to think.
He is survived by his sons, Cyle Wold, Florence, Mont., and Colin Wold, Helena, Mont.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Janice (Donald) Jensen, New Underwood; three nieces; and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister.
According to his wishes there will be no services. His body will be cremated at Black Hills Funeral Home in Sturgis.
A private service for family will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
May 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Cyle and Colin and family, thinking of all of you. Everett has not seen Janice for years but is thinking of you, Janice. Prayers for all of you. Everett and Patty Swenson and family.
Mary Shoun
May 18, 2011
Calvin taught me that if a day goes by and you don't learn something new-it was a wasted day. A wise man with always colorful stories to tell. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Karen and Larry Gossard
May 18, 2011
Cycle, Colin, Janice and all the family, I send my Love and Prayers to you. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Audrey Rutan
May 18, 2011
Janice, sorry to hear about Calvin my thoughts and prayers are with you. Audrey Reese Rutan(Dayton, Wy)
Jerry Lowe
May 18, 2011
Janice,
So sorry to read about Cal my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.I still have my potrait that he drew for me. i think of everyone in new underwood and all that are gone.
Paula Kemmis
May 18, 2011
Cal was a friend to my Dad and a portrait he drew of my father hangs in my livingroom. He captured my father to a T. I sincerely hope that his family finds peace and comfort in the days ahead.
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