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GEORGE ALLEN REED
1927 - 2010
George Reed, 82, of Gilbert, AZ passed away on January 3, 2010, after a long illness. He was born in Morrilton, AR to Ottis and Tennie Reed. He grew up in Ajo, Arizona until he graduated high school and joined the Navy in 1945. George is a former long time resident of Imperial Valley. George was active in the Imperial Lion Club. He retired from Waddell Engineering and enjoyed golfing with friends.
George is survived by his wife, Carol Bevins of Gilbert, AZ; son Gary (Wendy) Reed, of Nevada; stepson, Wesley (Caren) Bevins, of Texas; daughters Kristi Reed, of Nevada, Terri (Mark) Shea, of California and Kelli Reed, of Phoenix, AZ; stepdaughters, Melinda (Greg) Gapen, of Gilbert, AZ and Carrie Mason, of California; 8 grandchildren, 3 step- grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchil- dren.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, AZ. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2010 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85024. Arrangements under the direction of Falconer Funeral Home.www.falconerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve & Connie Garner
January 12, 2010
Carol and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of George's passing. He was such a great and talented guy with a wicked sense of humor enjoyed by all who knew him. We will always be grateful to him for drawing the plans for our home in Imperial so many years ago. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Mazeroll
January 6, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Reed family. George was a big influence on my life as well as many others in Imperial
Debi Gray
January 6, 2010
Carol and Family,
I was saddened to hear the news of George's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations. He is thought of and will be missed. Know you are all in our hearts and prayers.
James and Debi Gray
Paula Dolf
January 6, 2010
Carol, I'm so sorry to see that you have lost your husband. Please accept my deep sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts at this time.
January 6, 2010
Carol and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of many evenings sitting on your back porch in El Centro with you, George and Melinda. He will be missed.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Erskine
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