Reid Henry Francis

Reid Francis passed away at home on October 6, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1961, to Merrill and Nan Francis, the third of four children.

Reid was involved in many activities while attending San Marino Highschool. He was on Varsity Swim Team for four years. During his sophomore year in 1977, he was on the All-American Medley Relay swimming breaststroke. Their time held until 1991 when it was broken by another San Marino team. Reid was in the Letterman's club for all four years and also played freshman football. He was Yell Leader from '77-'78. Drama was another interest of Reid's and he was in several plays including "The Tender Trap", "You Can't Take It With You", "I Never Sang For My Father" and "The Pirates of Penzance" at Huntington Middle School. Reid was a member of C.A.R.E. and ASB as Activities Commissioner. Reid was voted Most Enthusiastic and Best Actor in the senior poll. Reid was popular and well-liked by all. Reid attended Cal State San Diego and was a member of Sigma Nu. Reid worked at the YMCA Camp Ta Ta Pochon for several years as a counselor, Y Director, and cook where he made many lifelong friends. Cooking became Reid's career and he worked in many different settings including the Los Angeles Mission, Salvation Army, several fishing and dive boats, and Nak Nak Alaska as the kitchen supervisor at a salmon processing plant. Reid was also a wonderful home cook specializing in all things lemon including his famous lemon bars. In 2014 Reid returned to college at Cal State Dominguez Hills and completed his BS in Accounting, graduating on the Dean's list all semesters and with honors. Reid and his partner Brian enjoyed traveling to Mexico, Italy, and Utah's National Parks.

Reid is survived by his long-time domestic partner Brian Alexander of Temple City, his sisters Pamela Francis (Gwoon) of Altadena, Heather Pearson (Jon) of San Gabriel, Jeanie Frias (Al) of Los Angeles, by his nieces and nephews Jenny, Kirtan, Diana, Wesley, Donald, Bryant, Lily, Merritt, by his grand nieces Juniper and Brooke.

A memorial is planned for December 5 at 2:00 at Turner and Steven's Live Oak Memorial Park. 200 E. Duarte Rd. Monrovia, CA 91016.

All are welcome. Flowers may be sent to the cemetery.