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Claude Reid Obituary
Claude Joseph Reid, age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
He was born in Portsmouth, Iowa, on May 29, 1926, to Albert and Laura (Leinen) Reid and served his country in the US Navy. He was united in marriage to Daisy (Owens) on June 29, 1947. Claude was a retired Iron Worker from Local #21.
Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Albert; brothers, John, Albert "Bud", and Everett Reid this past July; and sister, Viola.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Daisy; children, Richard (Kristi), Randy (Vickie), Linda Reid; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Verle (Maxine), Lloyd (Mary), Floyd (Sharon), Larry (Sharon); sisters, Dolly Lara, Mary Page (Darrell), Bernadette Scott (John), Ila Mae Mayo (Johnny); nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family, Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Pastor David Leggett, New Life Fellowship Church, Officiant. Interment Cedar Lawn Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 2. Lunch will follow at New Life Fellowship. Family will direct memorials.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Tammy (Shamblen) Swotek
October 29, 2010
"Grandma" Daisy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember visiting your home when I was in junior high (with Cindy) and how loving you both were. May he rest in peace and you find comfort as you continue to grieve his loss.
October 29, 2010
Rick and Randy and family,so very sorry for your loss you all are in our prayer's. Tim and Julie Blocki
Mike Wadum
October 29, 2010
Randy and family,
My sympathies. A voice from the past--Avenue B School.
Jenny (Kerns) Brooks
October 28, 2010
Rick and Kris, Linda and family I'm so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Take comfort in knowing he's in a better place.
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