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BORN
1947
DIED
2019
John Reedy Obituary
JOHN R. REEDY
May 4, 1947-March 21, 2019
John R. Reedy passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 21, 2019 in Bakersfield, California at the age of 71.
John was born May 4, 1947 in Ashland, Oregon to John B. Reedy and Betty L. Reedy. He is a graduate of UC Davis School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar on December 19, 1973. He spent his early years as an attorney working at Borton Petrini, LLP. In 1979 he formed John R. Reedy, Inc., a Professional Law Corporation where he practiced estate planning and business law for over 39 years. John brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients. John served our Country under the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was a past President of the Rotary of Bakersfield. He was very social and was a member of Stockdale and Seven Oaks Country Clubs as well as PCYC Yacht Club.
John will be remembered as a wonderful and kind man with a huge and loving heart. In his younger years he enjoyed skiing, golf and tennis. John loved to lunch and was a member of several lunch groups. He enjoyed traveling to the coast and spending time with friends while enjoying good wine and a smooth scotch.
He is survived by his children John C. Reedy and Kimberly A. Reedy; grandchildren James R. Reedy, Emerson A. Reedy and Taylor A. Smith; step-daughter Angela R. Barnes and step-granddaughter Brooke M. Barnes; sister Karen Harris and nephew Christopher Harris.
A special thanks to Cyndi Clark and Darrel Conner for being by his side every day during his illness and to Elaine Noriega for her love and dedication to John, his practice and his clients for the past 14 years.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, 1:30 pm at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Park, Celebration of Life (Building D), 2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, California.
If you wish to forgo flowers, please make donations on John's behalf to Hoffman Hospice Home, 4401 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California, 93311
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Debbie Adams (cousin )
March 21, 2022
This is cousin Debbie Uncle Buds daughter 909 252 -1493 Love to all God Bless
Debbie Adams
October 10, 2019
Im Debbie Im a cousin of John and his sister Keren Long lost cousin But I remember when I was a little girl and when hed get to come visit Grandma in Pomona I live in Pomona 909 2521393 Would love to reconnect with Karen and Johns family I havewnt seen since they were babies Debbie Adams his Mother Betty was my dad Bud Richard Adams Love and God Bless
Debbie
March 29, 2019
RIP our friend. You are missed, but will always bring a smile to our face with fond memories of good times we shared together. We send our love and prayers to Johns family and all his friends, he was a special guy.
Sincerely, Fred and Sandy Garone.
Yas Guven
March 28, 2019
I am so heartbroken to hear of Mr. Reedy's passing. He was such a good person and I will miss him and our fun chats at the club. Sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends. I'm going to miss you!!!!
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Matthew Flanagan
March 28, 2019
John was a wonderful and kind man. I'm grateful to have been lucky to have known him and his wonderful charisma'. Sincerely. Matthew flanagan
The Harris Family
March 27, 2019
Please except my deepest condolences.Romans12:12
March 26, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13) May loving memories also sustain your family during this difficult time. Ann Smith
Harold & Lana Hanson
March 26, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My husband and I were quite fond of John, both as a friend and as a client. We shared many stories, while sipping Scotch at Seven Oaks Country Club. He will be sadly missed.
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