Reed M. Montierth

On November 14th, 2025, the most amazing man, Reed Max Montierth, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father and into the arms of those that passed before him.

Glioblastoma may have robbed Reed from many more years here on earth, but the cancer didn't win, in fact, it did the opposite! Reed won, we all won!

We all won because in the 20 months from when Reed was diagnosed with GBM, we all witnessed Reed's incredible strength and determination to get back up each time the cancer knocked him down.

We were able to shut out the world's problems and focus on the things that truly matters the most, God, family, friends, love, forgiveness, healing, and the Savior's Atonement.

Reed fought long and hard, never complaining and never wanting his illness to cause worry to his family and others. Reed was an incredibly selfless man. He would give everything he had, wanting nothing in return. Reed told the doctor during his treatments, that he was determined to fight hard because he had so much to live for, and that his only fear of dying was not being here to help his wife, and their combined family if they needed him.

Reed was born on October 22, 1962, the ninth of twelve children born to Roy Wesley and Erma Clara Stokes Montierth.

Reed graduated from Ben Lomond High school in 1981 and furthered his education at Weber State, graduating with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice.

Reed is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had an unwavering testimony of the gospel and deep love for his Heavenly Father and his Savior, Jesus Christ. Reed honorably served in the Mississippi, Jackson Mission.

Reed was a Sergeant at the Weber County Jail, and was awarded the Medal of Merit in 1999 by the Weber County Sheriff's Office for his meritorious and conspicuous service managing the very first Corrections Academy in Weber County and making it a success.

Reed was extremely smart and started his own, very successful business after researching and figuring out for himself how to rebuild hybrid car batteries. Reed's business had begun to grow rapidly the two years before the cancer, from referrals of past customers who owned Prius and Lexus Hybrids.

Reed had a great reputation for his honesty, the quality and guarantee of his work, and his incredibly fair price in order to help out others.

On July 19th, 1985 Reed married Michelle Stander. That union brought five amazing children, Mignon, Lana, Trevor, Meagan, and Lindsay. They were later divorced.

Reed loved beyond words, his five children, their spouses, and his 14 grandchildren. He was so proud of each and every one of them and their many talents and accomplishments. Reed loved being a grandpa and playing with his grandchildren and letting them ride up on his shoulders.

Reed enjoyed spending time with his family and liked when he could help them, whether it was constructing walls in the bakery, fixing a car, or helping them with something in their homes.

Many of their conversations with their dad ended with "Can I help you with anything, is there anything you need?" Followed by, "I love you." He had a close relationship with his sons-in-law and enjoyed working on projects with them.

On March 20th, 2023, Reed married Jennifer Banta George, who, in Reed's words, was "my Jenny, the love of my life."

They had been classmates in Jr High and High school and were reacquainted with each other at their Ben Lomond High School 40th year reunion, which they both had to be dragged into attending. Their friendship grew into the most amazing love story. They loved each other equally and unconditionally. Their marriage was full of respect, honesty, loads of laughter, and the great desire to serve each other. They brought out the best in each other. Reed and Jennifer were two weeks away from their first anniversary when their hearts shattered after hearing Reed's diagnosis of Glioblastoma. They knew it would be a battle, but they made quite the team fighting the war together. Reed promised his Jenny numerous times, that he'd fight to give her twenty more years. Twenty years isn't possible with GBM, but Reed fought hard for twenty months to give her twenty years' worth of love and being the most amazing husband. They never took one day together for granted.

Reed and Jennifer were sealed for eternity on August 9th, 2025 in the Layton temple. They were married for 2 years, 8 months, and 4 days before he passed away while holding his Jenny's hand. Their time here together was too short, but thankfully, they have eternity to look forward to.

Reed had so much love to share. When Reed and Jennifer were married, he gained four bonus children, their spouses, and 15 more grandchildren that all loved Reed more than they ever knew was possible. The way they loved Reed and how he loved them, would have normally taken a lifetime together. They are heartbroken over losing their bonus dad and their Grandpa Reed.

With a large combined family of 18 kids including spouses, and 29 grandchildren, they had more to love and it was extremely important to Reed and Jen that all of them were so loved.

Reed never had to fight this battle alone; he had an ARMY of people that loved and supported him in numerous ways. Twenty months of cancer gave everyone the opportunity to gather together, grow closer, blend two families, love harder, forgive, serve those in need, verbally express "I love you" numerous times, and share positive thoughts and heartfelt prayers, and so much more.

Reed's daughters have spent valuable time with their father and have shared their fun memories of their dad's love of road trips, memories of dancing with their father at their weddings, family vacations, his love of rollercoaster type rides, and how much he loved holidays.

They've talked about their dad's great sense of humor and how much he's made them laugh, especially the time he dressed up on Halloween in his hilarious, self-made costumery, leaving everyone trying to figure out what he was supposed to be!

Reed shared with his family his love of funny movies, especially Monty Python and the Holy Grail. For years, Reed and his kids quoted every funny line in the movie.

While Reed was fighting the war with cancer, he was able to attend the 50th year reunion of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with his daughter, a gift to her dad.

In those twenty months, Reed was also able to see how incredibly loved he is by his siblings and their spouses. They showed Reed much respect and dignity as they helped to take him to doctors' appointments, or helping with his business when Reeds body no longer allowed him to work. He so loved and appreciated all of them. The family has spent days with each other telling jokes and laughing about the many great memories of their childhood.

Reed was also surrounded often by the genuine love of his bonus family.

Each one of them showed him love in numerous ways. Reed loved them all so much and is so proud of them and their talents and many accomplishments. The grandchildren's little hearts are broken.

Reed was determined, and focused, working hard to survive because he wanted to be here for the birth of more grandbabies, blessings, baptisms, grandchildren's performances and sports when possible.

Reed was able to share his testimony often, even when it was such a struggle to get up to pulpit, especially in the last months.

In those 20 months, Reed was also able celebrate one more Christmas with both families, one more New Year's Eve to kiss his Jenny at midnight, he was able to go to the temple with his wife, he was able attend his brother's wedding, and there were times that he could go to lunch with his good friend Ken, and dinner with his high school buddies.

Reed's favorite things were Diet Coke, light on the ice, candy, especially red and black licorice, butter on everything, there was never too much butter. He loved a cold glass of whole milk with his daughter's baked goods that she'd bring from her bakery.

Reed loved a large bowl of ice cream with cream poured all over it, topped with lots and lots of canned whipping cream!

He very much disliked drinking water, and in 20 months, there's yet to be a nurse that could talk him into drinking water. The nurses would tell Reed that he was their best patient because of his positive attitude and funny sense of humor. He always kept them laughing.

Reed was a great cook and loved to cook for everyone. He made the most amazing Alfredo sauce.

Reed was incredible at playing any sport he tried. He especially loved basketball and baseball, and was an exceptional golfer. He loved playing golf and at one point had a handicap of 5. Cancer cruelly robbed him of spending time on the golf course. Reed loved watching the History Channel, comedies, and listening to music from the 70's. Reed loved learning about new things. He could make or fix anything, and if he didn't know how, he did once he researched it.

Honesty and honoring his commitments were very important to Reed. He had an extremely hard work ethic and was very committed to his work and family. The love and happiness of his family is what was most important to Reed.

Reed is survived by his wife, Jennifer "Jenny" Montierth; his children, Mignon (James) Quigley, Lana (Brian) Gibson, Trevor Montierth zsq(Kaden Kirkham), Meagan (Tanner) Griffin, Lindsay (Devin) Watkins; bonus family, Amber (Tyler) Seaman, Adam (Briana) George, Cameron (Jessica) George, Kylee (Shibu) Stephen; grandchildren, Tyra, Ella, Mary, Jovie, Emmett, Calvin, Ethan, Dan, Ivy, Joel, Evan, Levi, Clara, Eli, Jace, Jack, Max, Hailee, Jaxon, Jaden, Lainee, Hunter, Josie, Olivia, Asher, Indie, Nora, Nixon, August; siblings, Brad (Cathy) Montierth, Marilyn (Fred) Linford, Colleen (Terry) Hamblin, David (Sandra) Montierth, John (Donna) Montierth, Darin (Jana) Montierth, Glade (Laura) Montierth, Tracy (Becca) Montierth; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Terie (Brent) Strong, Ken (Lori) Banta, Michael (Diana) Banta, and Anne Richards.

Reed was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Wesley, Alan, Rodney; and his father- and mother-in-law, Allen and Kay Banta.

The family would like to thank Dr. Coleman, Sean, and Dacia at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, who fought diligently to prolong Reed's life, the incredible loving staff at Nielsen Rehab Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and McKay Dee Hospital. We'd also like to thank Alina Reeds, his Hospice nurse with Huntsman at Home.

We have all been very blessed from the support and generosity from so many. Because of you and all the positive thoughts and heartfelt prayers, you've made it possible for us to spend more time with Reed. Thank you!

Cancer never won, it may have wounded us at times, but it never won... LOVE WON!

Sleep with the Angels my Sweetheart

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday prior from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be at West Haven Cemetery.