Joseph Chad Reed

Sure missing you today - more than everyday. Hard to believe you’re not with us sharing goofey memories and keeping us laughing. You were like my child when you were little. So many memories that I’ll always cherish. Keep sending us rainbows love you big - Aunt Charlene

Chad, I miss you so much, my friend. Since you passed, things have changed here. You were the best boss I ever had. It's so heartbreaking to get to work and not see you there anymore. We all miss your laugh and jokes.

Babe, it's been two months since you left me. I still cry myself to sleep wishing you were coming home. I'm lost without you. Ridge will be with Jessica now. It breaks my heart, but I know he will help your family heal. If I could have one more hug, one more chance to remind you how much I love you.

From the high school infamous Tree, Tuesday Morning, truck days, glitter and the days you and Brian were Tayler´s "dads" I will never forget! The memories will continue to live on! The laughter, the smile and your grace will never be forgotten and you will TRULY be missed! Today trees will be planted in your honor.To Brian, your family and rest of your friends my thoughts are with you thru this difficult time.

I would like to share a story about Chads silly side.
One day Chad put a fake mouse in the register and I opened the register and this mouse popped right out at me! Chad was standing on the side waiting for me to open it and of course he was laughing hysterically. I shouted out "Joseph Reed I am calling your mom"!
We both couldn´t stop laughing!

Chad was such a prankster and I will never forget all the stories he shared of how he would prank his sister and others.

Chad always knew how to make me laugh and brighten my spirits whenever they were down.

Goodbye my best friend, until I see you again.

I have so many memories of Chad, but the one that stands out, the most was, he scared me with the fake mouse in the store. He love to scare me. He said he always did it to his sister, too. He was a big prankster. He was my best friend. I loved him so much we talked every day if not twice a day just goofing around checking on each other, I love you Chad I miss you terribly

I´ll never forget your goofy laugh Chad. You brought so many smiles to my face in the years we worked together. All of the early morning truck days and the jokes we used to play to make work more enjoyable. I give my love and condolences to your family and friends during this time.

I remember meeting Chad in high school at CDO (he was class of `95 and mine was the following year). He made our US/Az History class bearable since our teacher was basically as riveting as the adults from Charlie Brown cartoons. We lost touch for a bit until Facebook re-connected the majority of our "cool-kid" friend group. Our first phone call, Chad came out, letting me know he was gay. But then, I told him we all, already knew and his preferences didn´t matter. Knowing Chad back then was a great privilege and I am honored to have grown, worked and laughed with him through Tuesday Morning experiences and personal life lessons as well. My middle daughter absolutely looked up to him ("He actually made cigarettes smell GOOD mom.") and will forever remember him just as fondly as I do. We are very grateful to have spent the time we did with Chad. Of course, we are deeply saddened it was all cut so unexpectedly short. The memory of his smile and laughter will keep him alive in our hearts forever.

Tresa & Doug,
We just heard about Chad.
Oh My....Everyone from your SUNSHINE PAST, Kristen, Billie, Sue, Kathy, Cindy Merker, Dan, Beverly...
We are all shock and so sad.
Know we all are praying for you and your family.

Brian I am so sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

So many times with young chad... and as a young man of laughter, humor and great kindness.

So many memories from early school days to now

I never met Joseph "Chad" but I now feel a connection to him. I believe we have commonalities. I live at the base of Picacho Peak and was awakened the morning of Feb 07, 2024 to the sound of the Pinal County Sheriff dept. helicopter circling the Mountain. I was saddened to learn it was a search for Chad. The weather was not optimal that morning but the search continued until found. The next morning the helicopter and search crew returned too lift Chad out. As I watched tears were in my eyes, thinking of Chad´s love for the outdoors and the family and friends left behind. Every morning the first thing I do is stand on our porch and say good morning to the Mountain, now every morning my thoughts will forever be about Chad, thinking about what his life was like and those left behind.

My deepest condolences to Brian, family, and Loved one´s.

The Mountain, morning of Feb 10, 2024 from our porch, weather very similar to that of the 07 Feb.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

I've known Chad for as long as I can remember. I am devasted that you have gone ,always my cousin, friend and you will always have a special place in my ..I loved how when ever we seen each other we just smiled and hugged as if we didn't want to let each other go , ,and how true,, I never ever wanted to let you go ..so until we meet smile and hug again ..I love you Chad and my American family ..especially ma brian who has been so brave through all of this I'm so proud of you ..and love you always ..

A Scottish legend
A Scottish heart, a love so vast, A great person Chad, from first to last, your kindness shone, a beacon bright, A guiding star, through darkest nights. They stood for truth, embraced the weak, Their love, a force, a river deep, A life of honor, compassion, and grace, Our dear friend chad, forever embraced. We'll celebrate the life you led, A love unbroken, a path well-tread, My dear friend chad , forever near, A Scottish legacy, in memory clear.
May you rest in piece
Sending all our love from Scotland our forever cousin..
Caroline ,Nicholas and Joel
We will miss you more with every second that passes

Dearest Chad,
That smile, and that laugh that always lit up the room! That giant, kind heart and soul. That wicked sense of humor. You´re love for the outdoors, and your puppies. And your fierce love for your family and friends will never be forgotten! I miss you terribly already, but am comforted knowing you are in a much better place, and having a giant party with your grannies! Until we meet again.
Xoxo, Barbara

I am so humbled to have known Chad. Always a smile, always a laugh, even when he was ng at himself! Such a HUGE humanitarian, would do anything for anyone in need. May God enjoy that bright smile, that contagious laugh and to the many four legged creatures he encounters in heaven, a true friend! I can just see him now, just being overrun with hundreds of dogs licking and frolicking over the meadows of heaven. Until we meet again dear friend, thank you for your unconditional love and support.

Brian I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to you and Chad's family in this time of sadness. Cherish the memories of the last 20 years and hold them close to your heart and may you find peace in those joyful memories

The love we shared and the amazing life we lived will forever be in my heart.