John William Reed

John William Reed 1932 - 2011 John William Reed of Granby, Missouri passed over into eternity October 29, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. John William Reed was born December 6th, 1932 in Decatur, Arkansas, to Noah Benton and June Helen Walklin Reed. John came to Idaho in 1945 with his family, where John attended school at the old Orchard Schoolhouse. John lived in Orchard Idaho, and worked with the Union Pacific Rail Road. He was drafted into the army, during the Korean Conflict in 1953. After his discharge from the Army in 1955; John returned home to Orchard Idaho, where he continued working for the Union Pacific RR until retirement. It was here; in Orchard that John met the love of his life, Hattie Phelan and was married July 19, 1960. John and Hattie had two children, Daniel Lee and Lucretia Mona Lesa. Together they raised their family in Orchard Idaho, and remained there until John's retirement from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1993. They moved to Granby, Missouri soon after, where John enjoyed the remainder of his life with Hattie. John was greeted into Heaven by his parents, Noah and Helen, his brother Bud, and three sisters, Georgia Lee, Mary Elizabeth, and Luella May. He is survived by his wife Hattie, son Daniel both of Missouri, daughter Lucretia and John Thurman, two grandchildren T'kye and John "JT" Thurman Jr.; of Oklahoma; Brothers Jack and Charles Reed, sisters Jimmy Dean Poppleton and Nora Smith, of Boise Idaho; as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends. John loved his life and cherished his family and friends. He will forever be remembered for his kindness, laughter and his larger than life personality. Two concurrent memorial services will be held on Sunday November 13, 2011. One at 2:00p (CST) in Granby, Missouri and the other at the Salvation Army Church on 19th and Bannock, in Boise, Idaho at 2:30p (MST).