John Bradley Reed

1953 - 2020

John Bradley Reed obituary, 1953-2020, Cortez, CO

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

John Reed Obituary

John Bradley (Brad) Reed, 66, of Dolores, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2020, in San Jose, Costa Rica. Brad was born 12/15/1953 in Cortez, Colorado.

Brad is survived by his wife Winnie; daughter, Fandon Mask; son, Boe Reed; (5) grandchildren, Elise Mask, Ryatt Pierce (Hailee), Regan Pierce, Colton Reed and Jaydan Reed; and one great-granddaughter, Laney Lee Pierce. Brad is also survived by (2) sisters, Wanda Knight (Mike) and Doris Massey; (3) step-children, Kenny Ward (Stormie), Mary Campbell (Bill) and Codi Ward; many nieces and nephews and special friends (family by choice).

Brad is preceded in death by his father and mother, John & Florene Reed, a brother Steven Reed, a sister Mary Alice Reed and his daughter Randi Reed.

Brad was a cowboy at heart, but loved to explore new places and experiences. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. John Bradley Reed

Published by The Journal on Jan. 13, 2020.
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Blessings Winnie. Byron and Jaynie

January 28, 2020

Winnie,family,friends & neighbors. My condolences on your loss. Winnie, I loved all those family photos of you and Brad out enjoying life and the outdoors. I saw your happiness in your smiles and the fact you both seemed to always be hugging or holding hands in those photos. I hope all of you will continue to smile when you tell a favorite story or remember a conversation that will make you all remember Brad. Always remember something special you both shared or shared with your family or friends that makes you smile. Winnie, I hope your memories will always remind you of Brad and the love you both shared for each other.

C. Chris Martinez

January 22, 2020

I love you Dad! (I always called him dad.) and he loved me. That ... I know.

Fandon Reed

Daughter

January 19, 2020

I'm sorry for your loss to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your

Viv Shanahan

January 19, 2020

I am so sad to hear this news. Brad was always such a nice guy when we were growing up in Dolores. Winnie, you are in my prayers.

Deb Stephens Miller

January 17, 2020

I just heard about his death. I as so sorry to hear he is gone. He was such a kind and wonderful person. Very funny, hard working.

Donna Lucero

January 15, 2020

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