Macy Rae Reed

On Saturday, March 15, 2008, our little ray of sunshine went to heaven to be with her Heavenly Father.

Macy Rae Reed was born December 3, 2002, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Michael "Barty" and Holly Meuleman Reed. Macy loved and adored her big brother, Eric, "Erico." She was his little "Tuttie." She watched out for him and wanted to go everywhere with him and do what he did. Macy was excited to go to school next fall and be at the same school with Eric. They were the best of friends and laymates. Macy was full of life and loved to sing, dance, play dress-up, ride her bike and watch "High School Musical," "Hannah Montana" and "That's So Raven." She was so excited last November when she was surprised for her birthday and went to the High School Musical Tour on Ice.

Macy loved going to her grandparents' farm in Rupert, where she would play with the cats and run and play in the open spaces. She had wonderful tea parties with her Grammie and memorable tractor rides with her Grampa.

Macy has attended work at Innovative Health Care with her mom since she was 8 weeks old. She was considered part of the staff and had her own name badge, computer and desk. She loved eating hard boiled eggs with Lonna, learning pre-school skills with Deb and telling Marilyn all about her friends. She would often go into Amy Lou's office with her pad of paper and pencil and say, "Let's have a meeting" or "I need to have an appointment with you." Macy was a good friend to all the staff at Innovative and to the other kids who come to work with their parents. She loved to walk across the street to the gas station with Lonna, where she would get treats. She often chose a treat to share with her brother, Eric. Her daddy was her Disneyland. Macy planned many daddy/daughter dates to Macy's Department Store together. They loved to sing, tease, laugh and tickle each other.

Macy was attending "Krista's Garden" pre-school and attended dance class, where she had many friends and playmates. Macy loved getting dressed up for her dance recitals.

At the young age of 5, Macy had a very special way about her. She had a very loving and giving spirit, was always laughing and smiling, and was always happy and concerned about others being happy.

Macy is survived by her parents, Barty and Holly Reed, and her big brother, Eric, all of Idaho Falls; maternal grandparents, Perry and Rae Meuleman of Rupert; paternal grandfather, Lavon Reed of Idaho Falls; Aunt Amy and Uncle Nick Gratzer of Twin Falls; maternal great-grandmother, Madge Hansen of Twin Falls; Uncle Eddie Reed of Las Vegas, Nev.; Aunt Diane Taylor of Seattle, Wash.; Aunt Christine (Brian) Jackson of Phoenix, Ariz.; Uncle Dave Reed of Idaho Falls; Aunt Michelle Thiessa of San Diego, Calif.; Aunt DanYal (Phil) Anaya of Fort Worth, Texas; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by five great-grandparents; a maternal uncle, Kevin Meuleman; and her paternal grandmother, Sybil Diane Reed.

Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, March 19, at Calvary Chapel Church, 4250 S. 25th East (Hitt Road), with Pastor Gordon Boyle officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in Idaho Falls, and from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday before services at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the memorial fund that has been set up in Macy's name at any Washington Mutual Bank.

In the words of our little girl ... "love you ... bye." Family Tribute