Reed had a strong work ethic and during the happy years, Reed worked as a farmer, manager for a church farm, as a maintenance man for the school district and as the main gardener for Hope's Door Women's Shelter in Caldwell before finally retiring. Reed and Nola were married for almost 50 years when she passed away from diabetes complications in 2002. He met the widow Esther Sweet while they both were working at the Boise Temple and they were married in December of 2003.
Reed had a deep love of gardening and especially loved flowers. He grew a beautiful garden of geraniums, zinnias, and tulips. He fed Esther well by growing tomatoes, turnips, peas, beans, cucumbers, carrots and etc. and he grew beautiful fruits as well. Everyone that knew Reed appreciated his delicious raspberries that he grew.
While Esther cooked delicious meals, Reed would read the scriptures that brought peace and happiness to his life. He became a wonderful father figure to Esther's family and will be remembered and loved. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A memorial services will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, March 3 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 121 N. Canyon St. in Nampa. Arrangements by Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 208-467-7300.
Source: ZeyerFuneralChapel.com
Reed had a strong work ethic and during the happy years, Reed worked as a farmer, manager for a church farm, as a maintenance man for the school district and as the main gardener for Hope's Door Women's Shelter in Caldwell before finally retiring. Reed and Nola were married for almost 50 years when she passed away from diabetes complications in 2002. He met the widow Esther Sweet while they both were working at the Boise Temple and they were married in December of 2003.
Reed had a deep love of gardening and especially loved flowers. He grew a beautiful garden of geraniums, zinnias, and tulips. He fed Esther well by growing tomatoes, turnips, peas, beans, cucumbers, carrots and etc. and he grew beautiful fruits as well. Everyone that knew Reed appreciated his delicious raspberries that he grew.
While Esther cooked delicious meals, Reed would read the scriptures that brought peace and happiness to his life. He became a wonderful father figure to Esther's family and will be remembered and loved. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A memorial services will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, March 3 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 121 N. Canyon St. in Nampa. Arrangements by Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 208-467-7300.
Source: ZeyerFuneralChapel.com
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