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Alan John Reeder

Alan Reeder Obituary

REEDER, Alan John
SEPTEMBER 20, 1947
to AUGUST 17, 2009
Alan John Reeder, 61 of Sacramento, passed into the hands of the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2009. He is survived by his beloved daughter and grandson, Gretchen Reeder and Zack Bertram of Puyallup, WA; loving mother Mary Reeder of San Bernardino, CA; brother and sister, Robert Reeder of San Bernardino, CA and Mary ''Janis'' DeBoard of California City, CA and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and his lifelong friend Doug Collins.
Alan was a longtime CalTrans employee where he worked in the computer division. He enjoyed traveling, working out, playing volleyball on an adult team and exhibiting Clan Maxwell information at Scottish Games events in Northern California.
Arrangements are being handled by the Trident Society. Interment will be at the Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area #1, September 16 at 11:00am. The family has asked that donations be made to the local Heart Association, in lieu of flowers.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Alan Reeder

19 Entries

Steve Williams

August 31, 2023

So much time has past, yet you remain forever fresh in my memory. Our times with the Tyrolean Ski Club in San Bernardino and the Fagowees Ski Club in Sacramento will always be treasured. Thanks, too, for being one of my groomsmen at my wedding. You were truly one of a kind. RIP, my friend...

Patricia Bowden

September 6, 2011

Al Your dear friend,Bill Dinwiddie has passed.Look for him he will need a friend.

Steve Williams

September 2, 2010

Al... Last weekend you were in many people's thoughts. The former members of the Tyrolean Ski Club hosted a 50-year reunion. Nearly 100 people attended. You were in numerous photos from the '70s-era scrapbooks. In the photos we all look as though we were auditioning for roles on "The '70s" television show! You are missed by all...

Debbie Langston

September 1, 2010

I miss you, my crazy friend.

Bill Dinwiddie

August 18, 2010

Al, The Dinwiddie Clan will miss you and all your efforts on our behalf. See you on the other side.

August 17, 2010

Al Today it is one year since your passing.Dennis and I miss having you for a friend and neighbor so much.We have become very close with your daughter Gretchen and Grandson Zack,I am sure you are smiling down from Heaven. We see you alot in Gretchen Al,she is a wonderful person she would make you proud.Until we meet again...Dennis and Trish Bowden Sacramento Ca

September 15, 2009

We will miss Al as he was a very nice person and always willing to help in anyway he could especially fixing things. He was our resident mechanic on our trips to Lake Powell. He loved being outside. I will miss his wonderful letters at Christmas time as he always brought us up to date about his family and himself.

Our best to his family.
Gary & Pam Gates

John McAleer

September 15, 2009

We will miss Al very much. A great friend for many years. He helped me teach my little brother to water ski by running down the beach with the line tied around himself! The Tyroleans will miss him.
My best to the family.
John & Marcia McAleer

Patricia/Dennis Bowden

September 9, 2009

Al was a very special friend and neighbor to us for almost 10 years.We shared conversation on a regular basis.He was a dedicated Dad and Grandfather,he loved traveling and riding his motorcycle.He setup a neighborhood watch and handed out camera's so we could take pics of any unwanted person(s) in our neighborhood.We will surely miss you Al,rest in peace. Dennis and Patricia Bowden Sacramento

ruben cantu

September 9, 2009

Al was my friend and coworker for over twenty years. We shared many work BQs together. He always knew a way to bypass all the red tape when it came to getting my computer back up and running. He always made me laugh, he was good at making me feel like laughing. Im going to miss him. My condolences to the Reeder family.

Patty Colmer

September 8, 2009

Al was a very special friend. He was always there to help out. Being a fellow Fagowee, Al played in many club stage performances, was an avid skier, a great motorcycle driver (I know, I rode behind him several times)he will be missed! I send my strength and heartfelt prayers to his family.

Steve & Mary Kay Williams

September 8, 2009

Al was a big teddy bear, who was my good friend for nearly 35 years. We first met in the early '70s when we were "party hard" skiers in the Tyrolean Ski club in Riverside, CA. We both then moved to Sacramento, where we were charter members of the Fagowees Ski Club. Al served both clubs in leadership positions. Not many people knew that under his gruff exterior was a heart of gold -- someone who treasured his friends. Not many knew that Al served his country as a medic in Vietnam. He will be missed. Our condolences to his mother and his siblings.

September 7, 2009

My most significant remembrance of you was when you were the leader of the motorcycle pack on a Fagowee event. I can see you riding that motorcycle in the sky!!
Marilyn Miller

Eileen Kennedy

September 7, 2009

Al was a great friend of mine for the past 25+ years. We used to go skiing and play volleyball together. More recently, he's been coming to my family holiday dinners. He was always willing to help and very generous with his time. He really enjoyed visiting his mom and watching his grandson grow up. I will really miss him. My condolences to the Reeder family.

Butch Kruse

September 6, 2009

I knew Allen as a very young man at our church youth group, First Christian Church CYF, San Bernardino. He was always fun to be around and so very bright and witty. We have lost touch over the years but happy to hear he had a family and many friends. I am comforted that he is with our Lord.

Ron Toirac

September 6, 2009

Easter, Thanksgivings and special gatherings at cousin Eileen's house will not be the same without you Allen. We will miss you, your friendship and your big hearted ways. God has a special place and reward for you. We will meet again.

Ron Toirac

September 6, 2009

For many years now, my family and I would enjoy visits with Allen at my cousin Eileen's home in Sacramento. Easter, Thanksgiving and get-togethers were all more enjoyable to us because of Al. He was a special friend and a great person, and will be greatly missed. Such a good hearted man will be rewarded greatly by the Lord. God bless you Allen. We will meet again.

Bill Dinwiddie

September 6, 2009

I am very sad to hear of Al's passing. My condolences to all of Al's family. I know family was always in his thoughts. We had many discussions about clan matters and a possible future association. If any wish to contact me please do so.
Bill Dinwiddie

September 6, 2009

To Gretchen, Zack, Mary, and other family members.

I feel great sadness at learning of Al's passing today. We've been friends for 38 years. He enjoyed life - cruises, going out with friends, or just hanging out - we played on the same volleyball teams through the years. He sat at the front table with me as the honored guest at my retirement luncheon in Dec. 07 because he was the first person I met and worked with at DMV. I'm so glad I have him on video with his witty and comical remarks to remember. What I will remember most in his latter years is that he doted on Gretchen and Zack - spoke so highly of them. And he had the utmost respect and admiration for his mother. We always managed to e-mail one another and stay in touch over the years, and the last was in early August. I will truly miss this guy!

Debbie Langston

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