Wallace Reid Obituary
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Jackie Reid Berman
December 28, 2021
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Reid's passing. I had the pleasure to meet and travel with him one time from LAX to Santa Rosa. Our flight was delayed for many hours and his daughter was extremely concerned for his well being. During our hours together we visited and he told me amazing stories from his past. I had the pleasure of to talking with Taunee when she called to check in on how he was doing. He told her not to worry that he had a guardian angel. I assured her I would make sure that he was well taken care of while we waited. In the few hours we spent together, Mr. Reid came to hold a very special place in my heart. I checked online today hoping to see that he had made is goal of living to 100 years old.
Kim Zollinger Soto
February 18, 2021
Hello Taunee. I was sad to read of the passing of your father but how wonderful that he lived to the ripe age of 98. I’m sure you have priceless memories to remember him by and that way he will always be with you. I treasure our childhood times together. I hope you and your family are doing well. Sincerely, Kim Zollinger Soto
Shirley Calton with her beloved neighbor, Wally Reid
Toni Calton
September 11, 2020
My parents had been neighbors with Wally and Grace for over 40 plus years. Coincidences are said to be God's way of showing connections between family. Grace grew up in a small town (Lovell, WY) which was approximately 1 hour from where my father grew up in Ten Sleep, WY. Who would of thought that they would basically live two houses apart (around the corner) from my parents. When my son finally chose a college to attend, Cornell College in Iowa, who would of thought that his choice was less than 10 miles away from the town that Wally grew up in Iowa. I always enjoyed my time with Wally, his advice, his sly smile, his assistance to my mom in bringing her newspaper up to her front door daily and taking in her trash cans on his daily walk around the neighborhood. My mom and he adopted each other when their respective spouses passed on. Wally and his daughters became family to my mom. She is sad about his passing, but she knows he will be waiting to greet his friend Shirley. I was amazed of his "can do" attitude. Never giving up his lifting weights, walking, playing golf, driving until the very end. I will miss your Christmas Eve birthday, your sage advice, and your companionship with my mom. Rest in peace. We (mom and I) will miss you dearly!
Theo Seeley
September 1, 2020
I was his neighbor for almost 21 years, great guy with a great attitude towards life. I interviewed him on his experiences in WW2; it's on YouTube. He lived a good, long life. He was a piece of living history. Rest in peace, Wally!
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Wayne Hart
August 30, 2020
Wally was a dear friend that I played golf with almost every week for at least 10 years. I remember him as an excellent golfer even in his advanced years. He always had a fun smile and was always encouraging about a golf shot even if he couldn't see where the ball went. My association with Wally not only included golf but also his activity at church and in my profession. I was fortunate to help Wally with his tax and financial needs. He was considerate, humble and full of love for all people he met. He is a good example to follow. I can only hope to be able to live as long and active life as Wally. A favorite saying of Wally, whenever he made a good putt or scored a birdie or par - Golf is an easy game. Wally's life was a blessing for all people. I will miss you always.
Elaine Hart
August 30, 2020
Wally was a father image to me. My own father passed away over 20 years ago. He filled that void. I loved having him over for dinner. He always was so commentary. I enjoyed his life stories. It didn't matter how many times I heard a story they were always exciting to hear.
Craig Norris
August 27, 2020
Wally has been a well-respected friend for close to 50 years. Always kind, always the perfect gentleman to match Grace's cheerful smile. When I came home from college with a new wife and shortly after began to build our house, he showed a genuine interest that ended up with him at our newly hung front doors. Brush in hand, and advice ready to match his willing efforts, he made sure at that part of our house looked professionally done. We think of him fondly when we pass through those doors.
In many ways he embodied the saying, "I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again." We are so grateful he passed our way before he embraced his next opportunity to bless even more people's lives.
We look forward to that happy day when we can renew our association with him and Grace.
Caesar Salas
August 26, 2020
Caesar And Leticia Salas
To a man I met when my wife and I were baptized who had a wonderful wife who became, my brother and always had a smile you could feel he was serious when he asked how were.
He was an example to me after his beloved wife passed on he set set am example by not feeling or saying whole me or questioning why he knew and love lived the gospel, served with distinction his church and our country.
you will be missed my dear brother but we all see each other again love you until we met againg.
Burke and Caroline Mattsson
August 26, 2020
When we lost Wally, we lost a dear and good friend. True friends are sometimes hard to find, and it is difficult to lose one like Wally, but he will not be forgotten. Wally had so many friends, and he had the natural ability to find and make them wherever he went. Everyone he spoke to received a kind word, and he never failed to express appreciation for anything that was done for him. He was truly of the greatest generation.
We saw him often when he was at home, and after he was in Oakmont, we visited several times a week, so it was difficult to be restricted from visiting him because of the Corona Virus. We will all have an empty space in our lives because of his loss, but we will retain many fond and sweet memories.
Burke and Caroline Mattsson
Mid-Eighties HH 4th ward members<br />enjoying some time with Bishop Reid<br />May 2018
Robert Cornejo
August 26, 2020
Wally was my first Bishop in the singles ward in 1984. His counsel was always sound and scripture based. He had the pure love of Christ in his heart and in his actions. We had an immediate connection and became friends quickly and stayed friends through the years. He was a Big Laker fan and we attended game 7 of the Lakers vs Celtics in 2010 finals.
I will missed him dearly and hold to the many memories I have of him.
Debra McCracken
August 26, 2020
I loved the Reid family as a youth growing up in Hacienda Hts. Our parents were contemporaries, and I went to high school with Robin and Taunee, and remember many ward and youth outings involving the Reids. I know Brother Reid is now with his sweet wife, and I know his family will miss him mightily. I am so grateful to know that one day, we will all be together at a great Hacienda Heights reunion, and it will be a blast!
Doug Rozsa
August 25, 2020
Wally was a great man. He was always kind and willing to listen to you. He always made everyone around him feel comfortable. You always felt like you were his best friend. I love Wally.
Adam Norris
August 25, 2020
As a local youth, I had very limited interaction with him for many years. But when he found out that I decided to pick up golfing, he showed immediate interest and took me under his wing. His kindness let me know that he had been quietly been there for all the many years. He was a wonderful man.
Colleen Thomas
August 24, 2020
Wall was my best friend for 9 years. He taught me love, compassion, patience and how to eat healthy and so much more. I will be forever grateful for our friendship ❤ "Love you much"
Will O’Diear
August 24, 2020
I will always remember his kindness
Shirley Morris
August 24, 2020
I feel very blessed to know and love Wally, he was a wonderful man.
Max DuBois
August 24, 2020
I've met Wallace only once, at Taunee's studio. But he left me with the feeling that he cared about us & his happy demeanor was so uplifting. A treasure of positivity...
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