Jerry-Reed-Obituary

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Jerry Reed

Rigby, Idaho

Feb 1, 1934 – Aug 11, 2023

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BORN
February 1, 1934
DIED
August 11, 2023
LOCATION
Rigby, Idaho

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Jerry Dean Reed was born February 1, 1934 to Esther Browning and William Jennings Reed in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  During his life he loved to fish, camp, ski and being in the outdoors. He attended schools in Ririe, ID, where he graduated from high school.  He attended Ricks College where he met Lorna Rae Rice.  They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. He served in the army in Fort Lewis, Washington, then later attended Utah State University.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. While working for Boeing, they lived in Seattle, WA, New Orleans, LA and Huntsville, AL.  Then they moved back to Ririe, ID where he worked for INEEL until retirement. He served in various church callings including High Council, Seventies, and Ward Clerk. Jerry served over 30 years in the scouting program and earned his Silver Beaver Award. After Lorna passed away in 1987, he then married Connie Fox Crystal. They served a mission in Raleigh, N.C.  They enjoyed traveling.  They went to Canada, Europe, and many states in the U.S.  Their last trip was to Alaska with his family.


Survivors include his wife, Connie Crystal Reed and children: Brad Reed (Deborah), Rexburg, ID, Jerrilee Robinson (Todd), Orem, UT, and Darla Rae Rock (Travis) Meridian, ID and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorna and son, Lynn Reed (Lanet) and his grandson Derek Reed


Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19 at the Poplar Ward Building at 11:00 am, 285 2nd West Ririe, Idaho. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 am that day.


Burial will be held at the Ririe Shelton Cemetery.


 

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Love you Uncle Jerry. My mom loved her little brother. After Daddy died the two of you became very close. She enjoyed the day trips you, Lorna,and later Connie would take together. Thank you for you humor and your kind words. You will be missed.

Uncle Jerry was the best uncle ever! We loved our time with the whole family when you lived up at the farmPlus, he had red hair! Always a positive in my book. Love to you all

Jerry was a very good and kind person. Condolences to his family.

I'll always remember Jerry as being very kind. Thank you for all the goodness you brought to this life Jerry.