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Donna Reeder Obituary

Reeder Donna M. (Trent) Reeder, longtime resident of Liberty Township (Delaware County), age 61, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio, after a brief battle with cervical cancer. Donna was born at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on January 27, 1952 and grew up in Bexley, Ohio where she graduated from Bexley High School, Class of 1970. Donna attended Capital University in Bexley. Donna was a longtime employee of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, C-P Medical Products, Inc. and the World Gym/Classic Productions, Inc. and was heavily involved as an Event Planner for the Arnold Expo in Columbus. Donna is survived by her husband, Rick of the residence; son, Matthew (Donna M.) of Blakeslee, Pennsylvania; son, Zachary of Columbus, Ohio. Donna is also survived by her grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob and Olivia Reeder, all of Blakeslee, Pennsylvania. At Donn's request, there will be no funeral service. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Donations to the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital may be made in Donna's name.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2013.

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April 7, 2013

Rick, Matt, Zach:

Sorry to hear of Donna,s passing. We
worked together at Liberty Mutual for
several years and she was a very lovely
lady and a great inspiration to all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers
go out to the whole family.

Joyce Boorse

April 6, 2013

TERRY CALL ME SAME PLACE 4 NOW SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR SISTER JOHN RAGASE

Erica Diamond

April 5, 2013

I just recently heard of Donna's passing. She was the kindest most loyal woman I was ever lucky enough to know. I worked with her at World Gym many years ago. She was taken way to soon, I will never forget her contagious smile. My deepest sympathies to Donna's family.

April 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Donna for about 8 years at Liberty Mutual and whenever I think about her, I think about the almost constant smile she had, always happy and jovial. She was such a kind person. You have my sympathy. Bonnie Ballard

Diane Winters

April 3, 2013

So sorry for your loss, my prayers and sympathy to you and family at this time. Lost contact with all of you and sad to contact you this way. respectfully Diane Winters

JOHN RAGASE

April 3, 2013

sorry to hear of Donna's passing I went to school with Tim and Terry
I remember her seeing her gold or brown cad on fair she baby sat

patricia schirtzinger

April 1, 2013

Rick, and boys, I never knew Donna, and it is a shame to not know more of family. I do remember the story Rick told of naming Matthew "Peter" Reeder, and I knew that suggestion met with many "nos" by Donna and Grandmother! I am so sorry, Rick..thinking of you and playing poker with your folks. Your Kilbourne cousins, Pat Lett Schirtzinger and kids

Brooke Halley Cain

March 31, 2013

Rick, Matt and Zach,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I just saw Donna a few months ago at Metro and we laughed about some silly things that happened a long time ago. My mom and my family sends our love and hugs.

March 30, 2013

Zach and family,
So sorry for your sudden loss. Your mother was so sweet at World Gym. She spoke, often, of her love and pride for her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy & Terry Hamman

March 29, 2013

So sorry for your lost MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.Buddy&Bev Rinehart

Michael & Melanie Pappas

March 29, 2013

Still hard to believe she's already gone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. It was definitely a life taken too soon....

Ed Hogshead

March 29, 2013

We will miss Donna dearly at the Arnold Sports Festival. She was the smile that lit up the room during meetings. She found ways to handle obstacles that influenced others to also remain positive. It was good to have her in the audience during presentations because you knew you had at least one supporter.
God bless her and her family!
Ed

Kevin and Lindsay OConnell

March 29, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your family

March 29, 2013

Zach and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mrs. Reeder's smiling face and friendly hello as I would walk into World Gym. She was so sweet to talk to and spoke so highly of you, Zach. You're in my prayers.
With Sympathy,
Holly Cole

March 29, 2013

Rick - So sorry to here about Donna. She was such a delight working with at Liberty years, years ago. She introduced me to The Boss in 1980. My wife Lynn recalls trying to golf with her and other ladies after work. Our thoughts are with you.

Jim & Lynn Korey
Atlanta,GA

Robin Dudley

March 29, 2013

Rick, Matthew and Zachary:
I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was such a wonderful person! I will always remember working with Donna at Liberty and our weekly golf outings.
Sending you my thoughts and prayers.

Megan DeFourny

March 29, 2013

Donna was a truly remarkable woman, friend, mother and was so much to so many. She touched so many with her kind words and thoughtful gestures. She was a cheerleader, motivator, weightlifter, runner and acrobat - whatever was needed Donna was there. She made a huge and memorable impact to so many.

May her family be comforted in their time of loss. She will be truly missed.

Tina Noble

March 29, 2013

Rick, Thinking of you and your Family in loving Prayer. I just saw this in the obituaries about Donna or as we called her Years ago "Taco". Love Tina

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