Curwood "Curly" Reynolds

Curwood Reynolds Obituary

REYNOLDS, Col. Curwood
''Curly''
Age 70, passed away in his sleep on March 18, 2006, in Heidelburg, Germany. He was born in a boxcar (and delivered by his sister) on Sept. 30, 1935, in Belle Fourche, SD. At a young age, he moved to California, where he lived our most of his life as a loving husband and father. He had a distinguished 41-year career with the Calif. Army National Guard, with whom he obtained the rank of Colonel. Curly is survived by his wife Martha Reynolds, sons Brandon and Shane Reynolds, and his sister Lorraine Randall. He was preceded in death by his brothers Clark Reynolds and Chan Randall. There will be a memorial at the 58th and J St. Armory at 1800 hours on Friday, March 24. The burial will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 27, at Sturges National Cemetery, So. Dakota. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Boy Scout of America.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Curwood Reynolds

10 Entries

Mary Chan

March 28, 2006

Martha,

I am so very sorry to be late in posting this but I only just heard about Curly's passing. Curly was one of the finest officers I've ever met. His no-nonsense and direct approach impressed me. The Lord took him in his sleep which is something we all can only pray about. May GOD Bless you and Shane during this time!

Katherine Truitt

March 28, 2006

Uncle Curly,

I will miss you so much. I saw you seldom and wish I could have said good-by. I never got to thank you for all you did for me and my siblings as young children. I would thank you for giving me a love for the great outdoors. Until this day when I'm camping, I think of that horn you blew every morning at day break to wake us up.

I would thank you for the times you took us to Hobo Gulch and taught us how to cross the river holding onto a rope, and the many stories you so convincingly told us. I would thank you for the firm strong arm that taught me manners and respect.

I would thank you for so lovingly opening your home to your little brother and his children in his time of need.

I never told you how much you impacted my life in a positive way. It is because of you uncle curly, that I am strong today.

I look forward to staying close to Brandon,Shane,and Martha. Thank You Uncle Curly for giving me strength, compassion, and integrety.

I love you and your family.

John Jackson

March 25, 2006

Martha; I will always remember Colonel Reynold as the no nonsense, caring, dedicated and professional officer he was. While working with him on the 40th Division team, we became close as friends and confidents. Those great times seem like yesterday, as we spent many hours talking and planning for ways to move our team forward in training and supporting soldiers. As a former senior NCO he was truely a soldier's leader, mentor and friend. His warmth and caring will be missed...but never forgotten. May the good Lord watch over and bless you and the family.

Ted & Janet Bunker

March 24, 2006

Martha-

A major part of my life is now gone. Curley and I grew up together in the guard and the Military Department. The memories of both good and bad times are so numerous. Retirement may separate friends, but memories keep the hearts together. I look forward to again serving and partying with Curley at the big "Engineer House" in the sky. Martha, Curley's life was so fulfilled with finding you, but our lives were fulfilled by knowing him. I miss him and will remember him always. Bless your family.

Dan Baptista

March 23, 2006

Martha, sorry to hear about Curly's passing. He was a soldier who cared for his troops and a father who cared for his sons. I found out the latter when I first met him in Hollister many years ago. The former as I worked with both of you over the years. He will be missed by all who knew him.

RoseMary O'Malley

March 23, 2006

We will all truly miss him. Bill Fortier said it so eloquently that I can only add that he touched so many soldiers...he ALWAYS took care of his soldiers.

Derwin Davis

March 23, 2006

Barda & I were closely associated with Curly during my 35 years in the Calif. Amry Guard and afterwards. His didication to the service and helping others was known by all who met him. His pride in the The Guard and the units he was a member of was always apparent. He will be missed by all of us.

Russell Smith

March 23, 2006

This is a sad time for the Guard and all of us who were touched by COL Reynolds. Janie and I both worked for Curly, and he encouraged me to marry her before she got away! He gave me my first full time job in the Guard. He loved soldiers more than any officer I have ever known. He was as comfortable with generals at a black tie event as he was with a sergeant living in a trailer park. As commander of 3rd Brigade, when he discovered that an entire platoon was not getting paid for annual training he wrote a personal check to every member of the platoon and he told me got every penny back from them. Not only did he love his soldiers, he instinctively trusted them. Good bye old friend, I will like the world less without you in it. Here’s to you and those like you . . . darn few left!

Semper Fidelis,

Bill Fortier

March 23, 2006

Martha, we were all blessed to have known Curly, whose spirit was one of the finest and kindest to have walked this earth. I will always remember his caring, his mentoring and how he taught through his actions, not through his words. Thank you Curly for showing so many of us what a true man and an true officer is really like. May God bless your soul as you are walking with so many of your friends and comrades at you big reunion. Martha, may God also bless you and the family.

Nancy and Bill Ignatow

March 23, 2006

Martha, we were very sorry to learn of Curly's passing. We will always have fond memories of the years we spent working with you both. Our thoughts are with you and Shane during this difficult time.

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