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Mary Reid Obituary
She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 18, 1947. She passed away November 18, 2010 in Oxnard, California. Mary Jane had fought a hard battle with cancer for over three years.
She is survived by her husband David Reid, sons Paul Garrett Reid and Eric Stephen Reid as well as her parents Phillip and Pauline Blair of Ventura, her brother David Allen Blair, her grandson Aaron Michael Garrett Reid and his mother Debbie Roman.
Mary Jane had been a resident of Oxnard since moving from Santa Barbara after she and David were married July 1, 197. They purchased a mobile home in Santa Barbara and move it into Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park. They later purchased a home in El Rio. Mary Jane went to work for the Department of Unemployment shortly after moving to Oxnard. She worked for the department for more than 27 years until she retired after her battle started with cancer. She enjoyed getting together with her spiritual brothers and sisters as well as friends and family, whether it was having lunch with her workmates, traveling with her sons and grandson, or visiting her extended family in Ohio and California.
Mary Jane's Memorial service will be held at; 2 p.m. on Saturday December 4, 2010 at the following address, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3381 Nyeland Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030. Please join her family and friends.
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Darlene Flores-Provencio
December 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ried family as you journey though life without Mary Jane; she will be remembered as a loving and caring person. She was an awesome person to work with; fair and a hard worker. I am sorry to hear of her passing. I remember her to be a very faithful woman of God. I was fortunate to have known and worked with her. Blessings to all.
Barbara Carter
December 3, 2010
Dear Brother Reid,
I'm so sorry to read about Mary Jane's illness. I remember your lovely family so well at the Nyeland Acres Congregation, and Wagon Wheel Trailer Park, the boys were just toddlers, you painted my trailer, replaced my sink, and Mary Jane took care of my Basenji for a week when I went to see family up north. And you helped me move from Wagon Wheel to my new trailer in Ventu Villa in Newbury Park.
I look forward to seeing her again young and healthy joining you again. My heart is with you.
Agape' Barbara Carter
Loretta Martinez
December 3, 2010
To Mary Jane's Family,
It was a pleasure working with Mary Jane and an honor knowing her. My heart goes out to all of you, her family. We will all miss her.
Loretta Martinez
December 2, 2010
Mary Jane, Mary Jane, wow i was caught by surprise didnt know about her illness, my heart is sadden,i new Mary Jane through my ex Dave Shuey and i remember when Mary Jane and Dave Reid met..such great memories.. she was the sweetest person always kind, i can still hear her voice having a conversation with me, she was very uplifting.. my condolences goes to the family . I will miss you and keep you in my heart..Gloria (Shuey) Johnson
December 2, 2010
I was seven years old when I went to Mary Janes wedding. My older sister was one of her brides maid. I am so sad to hear about her death, I will really miss her and remember her in her wedding dress. Nancy (Martinez)DeArcos
Cheryl Conybear
December 2, 2010
I worked with Mary Jane at EDD. My heart goes out to the Reid family, may God Bless you!
Claudia Shuey Capps
December 2, 2010
" I am so sorry to hear about Mary Jane. I had tried to contact her back in 2001 but was un successful. Mary Jane and I were teen age friends in Ventura. I can still remember her laugh. I will be sure to get in touch with her after she is resurected." Claudia (Shuey) Capps
Pam Eccles
December 1, 2010
Our hearts go out to Mary James family! She and my mom Betty would get together with her and the boys , I remember having them over swming in the pool when we lives in Oxnard! We lost Betty 4 years ago to a long illness! Eccles family!
Debbie Romans
December 1, 2010
Mom you were the light in everyones heart and the foundation that held this family together. We love and miss you so much ! Until we meet again...Love Deb
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