John R. Reed
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John Reed, 89, Lee’s Summit, made his transition on Saturday Aug. 20th 2011 at home. John was born on October 23rd, 1921 in Salina, Kansas. Graduate of Kansas State College. WWII service included installing radio stations in China, Philippines, and Marcus Island. Received his Master’s degree in business from George Washington University simultaneously received a degree from the Industrial College of the Armed forces. He retired from the Federal Aviation Agency in Kansas City in 1980. In his retirement he enjoyed 25 years volunteer tax work for the AARP. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Velma; 3 sons: Steve, John C. (Karen), David (Sophie) Reed; 2 daughters: Patricia (Leo) Bechstein, Rebecca (Duane) Sentgeorge. Survived by 1 brother & 2 sisters, 8 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. We are all blessed to have shared our lives with him. Memorial contributions may be made to Village Hospice-400 NW Murray Road Lee’s Summit, Mo 64081 in appreciation of all the care & support they provided.
He was the best of dads. He really modeled the behavior of kindness, honesty, fair play, and hard work. He cared selflessly for his family. Dad respected the decisions and lifestyles of his children without being pushy or giving in to endless lecturing. (I wish more of that rubbed off on me!) I just can’t think of adequate words to say what he meant to me, and how much I love him and miss him.
Uncle John helped my parents a lot and fixed things in their house after they moved here. He also fixed a lot of things in Aunt Esther’s house. He helped me get to know the area when I moved here. He gave us a lot of redbud trees from his yard in the Red Bridge area. We will miss him.