Willard J. Reed "Willie" passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. He was born April 13, 1931, in Weippe, to Cecil K. and Mattie Reed. Willie was proud that he had been a Clarkston resident since 1939 and often asked people, "How long have you been here?"
Willie married A. Beatrice Smith on Aug. 1, 1947, at Leland. Willie and Bea settled in Clarkston at the Reed family home, where they raised five children. They were married for 63 years.
In the early years, Willie worked with his brother as a commercial painter. He later went to work for the Clarkston School District, from which he retired in 1979.
He was a member of the Clarkston Jaycees and the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Posse.
In his younger years, Willie rode motorcycles and flew with many of his pilot friends. Willie often took family and friends on camping trips and enjoyed riding four-wheelers. He taught many family members how to drive various motorcycles.
Willie spent many hours restoring antique cars and was extremely proud of his '26 Model T and '29 Chevy Coupe. He loved tinkering in his garage. He collected many antiques and oddities through the years. He was an avid historian, often sharing his historical knowledge and family history.
Willie was a loyal friend. He could often be found in his garage listening to the scanner and sharing jokes, stories, and cold beer with good friends. He loved animals and had a variety of pets throughout his life. Willie had a great love of family, and truly loved being with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and passed on his knowledge of mechanics, cars, and planes to them.
Willie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatrice. He is now at her side. Willie was the last remaining of nine Reed children.
Willie was a unique man. His stories and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
The family is conducting an open house to honor and remember Willie from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the family home, 1376 Elm St., Clarkston. All friends and family are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interlink Volunteers, 817 Sixth St., Clarkston, WA 99403. An online guest book is available at www.merchantfuneralhome.com.
Published in LMT Aug 18, 2010
Willie married A. Beatrice Smith on Aug. 1, 1947, at Leland. Willie and Bea settled in Clarkston at the Reed family home, where they raised five children. They were married for 63 years.
In the early years, Willie worked with his brother as a commercial painter. He later went to work for the Clarkston School District, from which he retired in 1979.
He was a member of the Clarkston Jaycees and the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Posse.
In his younger years, Willie rode motorcycles and flew with many of his pilot friends. Willie often took family and friends on camping trips and enjoyed riding four-wheelers. He taught many family members how to drive various motorcycles.
Willie spent many hours restoring antique cars and was extremely proud of his '26 Model T and '29 Chevy Coupe. He loved tinkering in his garage. He collected many antiques and oddities through the years. He was an avid historian, often sharing his historical knowledge and family history.
Willie was a loyal friend. He could often be found in his garage listening to the scanner and sharing jokes, stories, and cold beer with good friends. He loved animals and had a variety of pets throughout his life. Willie had a great love of family, and truly loved being with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and passed on his knowledge of mechanics, cars, and planes to them.
Willie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatrice. He is now at her side. Willie was the last remaining of nine Reed children.
Willie was a unique man. His stories and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
The family is conducting an open house to honor and remember Willie from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the family home, 1376 Elm St., Clarkston. All friends and family are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interlink Volunteers, 817 Sixth St., Clarkston, WA 99403. An online guest book is available at www.merchantfuneralhome.com.
Published in LMT Aug 18, 2010
Willard J. Reed "Willie" passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. He was born April 13, 1931, in Weippe, to Cecil K. and Mattie Reed. Willie was proud that he had been a Clarkston resident since 1939 and often asked people, "How long have you been here?"
Willie married A. Beatrice Smith on Aug. 1, 1947, at Leland. Willie and Bea settled in Clarkston at the Reed family home, where they raised five children. They were married for 63 years.
In the early years, Willie worked with his brother as a commercial painter. He later went to work for the Clarkston School District, from which he retired in 1979.
He was a member of the Clarkston Jaycees and the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Posse.
In his younger years, Willie rode motorcycles and flew with many of his pilot friends. Willie often took family and friends on camping trips and enjoyed riding four-wheelers. He taught many family members how to drive various motorcycles.
Willie spent many hours restoring antique cars and was extremely proud of his '26 Model T and '29 Chevy Coupe. He loved tinkering in his garage. He collected many antiques and oddities through the years. He was an avid historian, often sharing his historical knowledge and family history.
Willie was a loyal friend. He could often be found in his garage listening to the scanner and sharing jokes, stories, and cold beer with good friends. He loved animals and had a variety of pets throughout his life. Willie had a great love of family, and truly loved being with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and passed on his knowledge of mechanics, cars, and planes to them.
Willie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatrice. He is now at her side. Willie was the last remaining of nine Reed children.
Willie was a unique man. His stories and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
The family is conducting an open house to honor and remember Willie from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the family home, 1376 Elm St., Clarkston. All friends and family are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interlink Volunteers, 817 Sixth St., Clarkston, WA 99403. An online guest book is available at www.merchantfuneralhome.com.
Published in LMT Aug 18, 2010
Willie married A. Beatrice Smith on Aug. 1, 1947, at Leland. Willie and Bea settled in Clarkston at the Reed family home, where they raised five children. They were married for 63 years.
In the early years, Willie worked with his brother as a commercial painter. He later went to work for the Clarkston School District, from which he retired in 1979.
He was a member of the Clarkston Jaycees and the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Posse.
In his younger years, Willie rode motorcycles and flew with many of his pilot friends. Willie often took family and friends on camping trips and enjoyed riding four-wheelers. He taught many family members how to drive various motorcycles.
Willie spent many hours restoring antique cars and was extremely proud of his '26 Model T and '29 Chevy Coupe. He loved tinkering in his garage. He collected many antiques and oddities through the years. He was an avid historian, often sharing his historical knowledge and family history.
Willie was a loyal friend. He could often be found in his garage listening to the scanner and sharing jokes, stories, and cold beer with good friends. He loved animals and had a variety of pets throughout his life. Willie had a great love of family, and truly loved being with his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and passed on his knowledge of mechanics, cars, and planes to them.
Willie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beatrice. He is now at her side. Willie was the last remaining of nine Reed children.
Willie was a unique man. His stories and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
The family is conducting an open house to honor and remember Willie from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the family home, 1376 Elm St., Clarkston. All friends and family are invited.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interlink Volunteers, 817 Sixth St., Clarkston, WA 99403. An online guest book is available at www.merchantfuneralhome.com.
Published in LMT Aug 18, 2010
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