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Larry Reeder Obituary
Feb. 20, 1935 - Feb. 12, 2013
Resident of San Jose
Larry passed on peacefully February 12th after a courageous battle with cancer.
Larry was born in Lake City, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University. After serving in the US Air Force he went to work for Ansul Company in Menominee, Michigan. He was later transferred to California where he retired from Raychem Corporation in Menlo Park. After retiring he served as a consultant for companies in the Bay Area.
Larry and his wife Beverly raised their four daughters in San Jose, California. Summers were spent with family and friends at their summer cottage "The Ponderosa" in Sharon, Michigan where he enjoyed the beauty of nature and feeding his entourage of chipmunks.
He will always be remembered for his great wit, storytelling and sense of humor. He enjoyed reading, playing the piano, antique cars and airplanes. His cooking was legendary and he loved sharing his BBQ, award-winning chili and holiday fudge with family and friends.
Larry was a wonderful husband, amazing Dad and friend and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Russell and Blanche Reeder of Lake City, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Beverly, daughters Jennifer (Randy), Tracey (Danny), Beth (Anthony), Amy (Dean), grandchildren Amie and Mitchell, sister Jean Ann (Austin) and many nieces and nephews.
In respect to Larry's wishes there will be no services. He was a patriot and loved his country. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Larry's favorite charity Wounded Warriors at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Raise your glass, cheers to Larry, "It's Five O'clock Somewhere".
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Muchelle Collins
February 18, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dean
February 21, 2023
Hi Dad, I was thinking of you. I miss you and spending time joking around together. Also missing your BBQ ribeyes. They were always cooked to perfection.
Amy
February 20, 2023
Thinking of you Dad on this special day!
Love you,
Amy
Amy
February 12, 2023
Thinking of you Dad, love you and miss you!
Dean
February 19, 2022
I am thinking of you and mom. Amy and I always have you in our heart. Love and miss you both.
Michelle Collins
February 18, 2022
So many great memories of Mr. Reeder! My family was lucky to have him as a neighbor and friend. The memories live on!
DEAN N.
February 19, 2021
It was such a blessing and privilege to have Larry as my father-in-law. He meant so much to me and he had always treated me with kindness and respect. I really enjoyed spending time with him and my wife (Amy) having good times and many laughs. He was such a generous and thoughtful man and will never be forgotten. I love you Larry!!!!
Tina Ranalli
February 18, 2021
Love you Larry and your beautiful family! One special man missed by so many! Always in our hearts!!!
Amy Reeder-Norman
February 18, 2021
Love you Dad. I think of you, Mom and Jenny everyday. I will always be so gratelful for the wonderful memories. Your and Mom's words of wisdom and support are what gives me the strength today to get through the difficult times, especially now. I feel you looking down and I feel you in my heart.
Love , Amy
Michelle Fishel-Collins
February 18, 2021
Just looking at his smile reminds me of growing up across the street. From mini bikes to the Ford Courier...great memories!
Michelle Fishel-Collins
February 18, 2019
A wonderful man. He's really missed. Thankfully, he's left his legacy with his daughter.
Amy
November 8, 2018
Thinking of you, miss you love you.
mitchell ranalli
October 21, 2016
Miss you everyday Papa. you were and still are the greatest Grandfather ever. I love and miss you so much it hurts One day i will see you again, Papa. Love-Mitchell
Amy Reeder-Norman
May 5, 2016
Dad,
Wish I could give you a big hug today miss you so much, I think of you every day! you are my hero.
Love you,
Amy
April 24, 2015
Miss you Dad every day....miss your laugh, smile and big hugs. Always in my heart.
Amy
84 & 82 - 59th year
Bob &Mary Murray
March 2, 2014
Thought of you this AM; searched by name; incredibly you were there albeit alone! So many loving memories. Bob being treated for bladder cancer; otherwise both healthy. Stephen a vascular surgeon here in Spokane,WA;Bonnie a Nurse Pract. in Santa Rosa 3 kids. Stephen has 4. Love to talk to you. Phone here (509)467-3375
March 18, 2013
Dear Beverly Reeder and family,
We would very much like to send our sincere condolenses to your family.
Knowing Mr. Reeder was quite a pleasure. He was cherry, humerous, and most of all a man who loved his family so very much. We enjoyed seeing him on so many of your family occasions.
I recently lit a candle at church in his honor.
Please take care of yourself. That is what he would want for you.
Kind regards,
P.C. and Jean Lee
Dave Litz
March 2, 2013
I have three great memories of Larry that I would like to share. Sorry for the length of this. One of them changed my life for ever. The first shows the great sense of humor and the protective father he was to Jenny, Tracy, Beth & Amy. I think it was around 1976, I just started dating Tracy. We lived almost directly across the street. I got in my truck and pulled up and parked in front of the driveway. The garage door was up and Larry was doing something at his work bench. I got to the entrance of the garage door and I could see clearly what he was doing....he was cleaning his shotgun. With out looking up he said "so...what are your plans for tonight?" I started to laugh and said something like " this is great, I'm going to have to remember this for when I have a daughter." He looked at me, his eyes got real wide and he said " really...I'm not kidding, what are your plans?" I said we would probably just go park somewhere and make out. He smiled, startted to laugh. He knew I was kidding. He got his point accross and we both had a good laugh about it. Classic Larry Reeder.
The second memory I have of Larry was in early 1978. My sister's husband had a tragic accident in Southern California. I had to get down there to her. I was to young to rent a car, so Larry bought 2 airline tickets, flew down to So Ca with me, rented a car, drove for 2 hours to deliver me to my sister. He got back into the rental car, drove back to the airport and went home. That was Larry Reeder. He would go out of his way to help someone.
Third memory changed my life forever. It was Dec of 1978. I had just gotten engaged to my now wife Jill, when we found out she was going to have a baby. I was working part time in a restuarant and going to De Anza. I had no health insurance and had no way to pay for all of this. Lary called me and said he could get me a temp job as a tech at Raychem where he worked. If things worked out with me, they would hire me on as a permanent employee and I could get full benefits. I'm still there and if I hadn't left for a few years, I would just be completing my 34th year there. That was Larry Reeder. It didn't matter who you were, he was looking out for you.
Beverly, Jenny, Tracy, Beth and Amy: I am so sorry for your loss. I have 3 great memories of Larry, thank you for those. I know there are so many more stories just like these. It was an honor to know him and I am sure I am a better person for knowing him. Rest in peace Larry.
1971-1976 Little Oak Dr
1979-1991 Raychem
1997-present Raychem/TE
Michelle Collins
March 1, 2013
Mrs Reeder, Jenny, Tray, Beth and Amy - I'm so sorry to hear Mr. Reeder has passed. I have such great memories of growing up and hanging out with your family - doing things that I never would have experienced without him and all of you. I felt so blessed to be included in family outtings - and to just hang out at your place. He will truly be missed - but remembered fondly!
Karleen Duchscherer
March 1, 2013
Dear Reeder family-
I was so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. When I think of Larry I will always remember him as a very loving husband and father, a very brave, strong man that fought his cancer with love and support from his whole family. His presence in the world will be missed by all who knew him no matter how briefly. “Released from earthly bonds, he is free to soar with the eagles all the way to heaven.”
Helen Barnwell
February 28, 2013
Dear Bev and the family. I think that Nat said it all. His memory will live on forever in our hearts. He was a mentor to all who knew him.Rest in peace Larry.
Loreen Wilson
February 28, 2013
Maybe because we're so far away, it's hard to believe that Uncle Larry is gone. He was always so full of life and laughter that it seemed it would go on forever. Had I've known 2 years ago when I hugged him goodbye that it would be the last time, I would've held on a little longer. Love you Uncle Larry. Sending love to all of you, cousins, and to you too, Aunt Bev.
Natalie Litz-Margreiter
February 27, 2013
Mr Reeder, although he'd say call me Larry when I grew up, I just couldn't, out of respect to him. You girls, Jenny ,Tracy, Beth and Amy were so lucky to have him as your dad. HE WAS THE DAD THAT I WISHED I'd HAD!!! So sorry for your loss, but what memories you have. And what love. He was the best Husband, Father and I'm sure Grandfather in the world. and to Mrs Reeder - you were so lucky too!!! Thinking of you at this time. Love to you all!!!
Robert Gunn
February 26, 2013
Heaven is a better place now that they have Larry (Papa) Reeder. He was a special person that loved life, his family and sharing good times. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. What a great loss...
February 24, 2013
It is sad to learn of Larry's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him at Raychem. He was always the gentleman. Joe Roders
Laura Kathrein
February 23, 2013
I don't know if Larry ever knew how important he was in my life. I saw him as a Grandfather and a mentor and valued the time we spent up at the cabin together. I would gush about his humor and hospitality to any friend who accompanied my family to Michigan. I miss Larry, but will look for him sitting at the Ponderosa with Chippie on his lap.
Tina Ranalli
February 22, 2013
This candle reflects peace and love to Larry you will always be in our hearts...
Tina Ranalli
February 22, 2013
Larry was my brothers father in law but truly Larry was just like our dad to Dan and Dan a son to Larry...Such a great man to all...I loved his sense of humor and the love he gave his family...He is a TRUE HERO...My heart goes out to his family and close friends, I will miss him :'( your son in law Dan's lil sis and Tracy's sister in law
John Kathrein
February 22, 2013
Unc', I will miss you so much. You were a pillar of strength, understanding, and Love when I needed it most. I wish you Peace and the Love of the Lord.
Warren & Louise Walcott
February 22, 2013
We will miss Larry coming to the Ponderosa in the summer. He would brighten up the whole neighborhood.He made wonderful signs for the neighbors sheds and garages. We loved stopping for a good talk and to see if the chippie was eating a peanut out of his hand. What a wonderful man!
Fred Shippy
February 22, 2013
Our love and prayers are with you all
Sue Harris
February 22, 2013
Bev, we are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We will always hold dear, the fond memories of our little visits with the two of you on your porch at Sharon. Drinking a glass of wine (because he always did say "it's 5:00 somewhere!) and sharing fun stories. Larry was a special man and we will miss him. Take care of yourself and please keep in touch.
Reed Kathrein
February 22, 2013
I know Larry has a lawyer joke in here somewhere. His support for my ambulance chasing will be missed, as will cocktail hour, fudge and the Weber grilling.
Toni Reese-Belknap
February 22, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
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