James A. Reed Obituary (Program for the service)
James Andrew Reed went home to heaven on May 20, 2015. He was born on December, 13, 1931 in Dover, Montana to Herbert and Orsoline Reed. He spent his early years in Geyser, Montana graduating from high school in 1949. He went into the Army in August 1952 serving our country in Korea.
On October 8, 1954 he married Roberta Jean O’Connor. He worked for the Great Northern Railroad and then General Mills. Jim and Jean bought Newlan Creek Club North of White Sulphur Springs in 1975 and were there until they retired in 2001. He cooked part time for the White Sulphur Springs hospital until 2005.
Jim and Jean raised three children and were always involved in their activities; Boy Scouts, dance, little league, truly any sport or activity the kids and grandkids participated in. Jim was dedicated to the communities he lived in, he was involved in the Hornet Booster Club, White Sulphur Chamber of Commerce and the Meagher County Historical Society. He was a Mason serving as past Master and served as a past Worthy Patron in Eastern Star.
Jim enjoyed many hobbies; camping with family and friends, making crafts out of wood and plastic canvas and traveling. They were able to enjoy many trips with children and friends; camping in the Badlands of South Dakota, traveling the state following sporting activities, trips to Kansas, Nevada, Idaho and Indiana to see their children. They enjoyed two cruises and visited Branson, Missouri with great friends. They took a family trip to Las Vegas for their 50th anniversary for the NASCAR race. Jim was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and followed NASCAR, he watched little league and relished a trip to the Little League World Series in 2012.
He is survived by his wife Jean of White Sulphur Springs. Children, Marisu (Terry) Koski, Boulder, MT, Rick Reed, Wichita, KS, Robin (Ryan) Roush, Kalispell, MT, 11 grand children; Kendra, Brandi, Britnie, Andrew, Michael, Heather, Renae, Kaylie, Robert, Leann and Todd and 11 great grand children with another due in October. He is preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Emily Prociv.
A service will be held on June 6th with a family burial at Mayn Cemetery at 11:00 am with Military Honors. Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm at the Yoked Parish in White Sulphur Springs with a reception to follow at the Senior Center. Donations are suggested to the Mountainview Medical Center, White Sulphur Springs or the Gift of Life Family Housing, 2800 11th Ave S, Ste. 23, Great Falls, MT 59405.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday June 6, 2015
Yoked Parish
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
Reception
Following the memorial service
Saturday June 6, 2015
White Sulphur Springs Senior Center
White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645
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Jim Schneider says
I always enjoyed stopping by Newlan Creek and later Wh. Sulphur Springs to visit Jim and my cousin Jean. As Jim and I are masons we always had something in common to talk about as well as family. Another thing we shared was the same birthday and he died on my mom’s birthday. He’ll be missed. Jim Schneider
Jerrie Beyrodt says
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a very dear friend having been neighbors for many years in Great Falls. I have so many fond memories of Jim and Jean, camping, visiting, playing cards as well as time spent at Newlan Creek Club, just to name a few. Jim was a great story teller and could always make us laugh. He will be missed by all who loved him. I send our love and hugs to Jean, Marisu, Robin and Rick and families. I am so sorry I will have to miss his service as I will be in California. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
With love, Jerrie and Ted Beyrodt
Vickie Williamson says
Jim was a Customer of ours @ Gusto Distributing for many years. I thoroughly enjoyed his in town errand running day, when he would stop by for his beer for the bar. What a great man with a wonderful smile. Many fond memories of a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Judy Siring says
Jean and family~
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Hold close to your hearts all the wonderful memories and know that Jim lives on in all of you. God bless-see you Saturday.
Judy
CJ Glasseer says
Dear Jean & family
So sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts & prayers are with you & wish I could be there. Remember all the good times that we had at Newlan Creek & beyond.
Love, CJ
Kathy Moran-Johnston says
Jean and family – so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Many, many fond memories of Newlan
Creek Club – both working there and eating there. Prayers to all of you. Love, Kathy
Joan Wojtala says
He’s at peace now. He was sick a long time. You guys were very close and it will be
hard I am sure. We remember the times we would see you at Newlan Creek and the family
get togethers. He will be missed.
Love Don and Joan
Claudia Steen says
Dearest Jean and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I know that all of your beautiful memories will forever keep him in your mind and heart. I am also sorry I am so late in sending you all this message I just received a letter from Aunt Blackie informing me of your loss. Will be thinking of you all!
Love, Claudia