John Reed, age 60, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington.
He was born October 10, 1949 in Burlington, Washington to Hollas and Edith (Elving) Reed.
John was a lifetime resident of Skagit County where he grew up in Punkin Center and Lyman and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1967. He was married to Kay Guffie on November 26, 1971 in Lyman.
John worked as a logger for Scott Paper for 18 years till its closure. He then worked at a mill in Everett and later for the Unimin Plant in Hamilton. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening, restoring and repairing old cars, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandson.
John is survived by his wife Kay Reed of Sedro-Woolley. His son, David John Reed and his wife Leanna of Anacortes and his daughter, Deanna Reed Estes and her husband Mike of Sedro-Woolley. A grandson, Riley Hoyle of Sedro-Woolley. His mother, Edith Reed of Sedro-Woolley and a sister, Gail Nichols and her husband Pete of Lyman. A nephew, John Nichols and his wife Mindi and their family of Lyman and a niece, Michelle Perry and her husband Ed and family of Burlington and a cousin Mack Judd and his wife Juanita of Punkin Center. 2 brothers-in-law, Doyle Guffie and family of Sedro-Woolley and Dale Guffie and family of Burlington and his father and mother-in-law, Odell and Peg Guffie of Burlington and numerous special friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Hollas, grandparents, John and Linnea Elving and Boyd and Nellie Reed, mother-in-law, Marjorie Guffie and a sister-in-law, Gloria Guffie.
Funeral Services will be Friday, July 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley with David Reed and Curt Johnson officiating with interment to follow at the Hamilton Cemetery. A reception will follow the services at the Lyman Fire Hall.
Memorials are suggested to the Deming Log Show.
I’m so sorry to hear about Johnny hope everyone else is fine my dad passed away 2 years ago mom has been dead for 13 years now
Kay, I am so sorry for your loss honey, i just heard about it yesterday, I dont get the paper so unless someone tells me seems i am the last to know. Kay my prayers and thoughts are with you and hope that John and Gloria are looking down on you and smiling. You are the sweetest girl and you always have been. Your Faith will get you through this and alot of prayers are being said to help that. Please if you need to talk or visit give me a call ok. Love you very much Kay. Prayers for all your family as well.
I am the daughter of Ralph and Jo Anne Bell. Dad and I were talking today about our days living in Hamilton. My family moved back to North Carolina in 1970. My Dad has told me many stories about his hunting with Johnny and Hollas. Dad really thought a lot of both men. I was a kid and I thought Johnny was so cool. My uncle, Lonnie Holden lives up the road from me and he can tell a few good stories too.
I will pray for all of you and will relay this sad news to my family. Even though my family is very far away, Johnny Reed is remembered and your loss is heart felt. Johnny is with his dad and if there is hunting and fishing in heaven, find comfort in that thought.
Ralph Bell
Jo Anne Bell
Judy Bell
Barbara Bell-Watson
Ralph Gregory Bell
Lonnie Holden
Kay, Deanna & Family, words cannot express our sincere sorrow for you. Please know that others share in your grief and are praying for you all. Lean on the Lord, he will help get you through this.
Dear Kay and family thinking of you with all my heart and praying for comfort during this time you are such a amazing family love to each of you.
Kay & Family,John will be missed by all of us.You and the children have good memories to hold onto.He loved you and his children so much.The
last times me and Jim seen him,He seemed to be so content,like he had found his place of peace.God bless and keep in touch.
I heard of John’s passing and so have come here to leave you a message.
Though it has been many, many years since we were in contact, I have fond memories of you both and my heart was saddened to see that John had passed away.
It appears he had a wonderful, large family and I have to know it was a loving one and am glad that you have had so many years together.
Those Hamilton days seem like another life and yet I have wonderful memories of them.
I am encouraged with you that John’s passing was into that blessed life beyond and one day you will be reunited again.
May God be ever-present to you at this difficult time.
Donna Perrigo (Corpus)
dperrigo@yahoo.com
Kay and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathy.
Brenda and Steve Becraft
Mama sends her love to you also.
Kay, Davey and DeAnna
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It’s so heartbreaking for all of us. John was such a dear and wonderful friend. We already miss him terribly, it’s so hard to believe that he’s gone. He meant so much to us. Freeman will be lost without him. Call if you need anything. Our love to all of you.
Freeman, Nita, Darlene, Stacey & Tanner “Tan Man” and Elvis
Dear Kay and Family,
So sorry to hear about John. My brother, Warren, called to tell me. You know he and John were good friends. The last time I saw John I was out there visiting from NC and he was up at Jean’s and Bruce’s when I went to visit them. Just wanted you to know that although I am far away you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy, Fanny and Brent Gosselin, L.G. Queen
Kay, Davy & Deanna –
Words cannot express how much love I have for your family, and my heart breaks for your loss. Kay, you and John are my second set of parents and I could not have been loved more during my years living with you. My prayers are with you all. I will treasure all of my memories of John, from watching Nascar races with him to working in the garage on his car or Davy’s truck, John treated me like a second daughter and I will always love him for that.
Dear Kay & family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my thoughts are with you at this time. May you be comforted knowing so many people care.
Love, Alma
Dear Kay,
When I think of cute couples I always think of you and John. Not only were you a cute couple but then became the sweetest familly of four. The love and memories in your heart will live forever and may Jesus comfort you now and in the coming months. I know that Gloria will be welcoming John with a big hug and smile. Prayers to you and the whole family.
Kay and family, I was so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your loved one I pray God will wrap his arms around all of you and comfort during this difficult time.
We will miss Johns kindenss and wisdom but never forgotten. Best wishes to you and your family Kay.
Love – The Benfits
No words can explain the why’s that are going through your minds at this point. But hopefully caring heartfelt words can put your minds at ease, if only for a moment.
Kay, Deanna and Davy….My mom would like me to relay that you are in her prayers (Kay, she is sending the biggest hug from Oregon, and is going to try and make it in person on friday). Hold tight to each other, John has left behind quite an amazing family, who he will continue to live through, for years to come….. I am truely sorry for your loss….
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Jamie and Kelly (O’Neil)
Kay & Family,
I just heard from Bruce that John had passed away and I am so saddened by the news. He was so young, We all have great memories of you and John and family. I remember meeting John at Jean and Bruce’s when we were there visiting from TX, sitting at Jean’s table having coffee. John is in a better place, and will be waiting for all of you to come and join him there, He’ll be fishing, riding bikes, hiking and no more pain.
John will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of great sorrow. Know that your loss is shared by all that knew John, and I know God has great plans for John in his heavenly mansion. God Bless! Barb & Girls.
Kay and family,
We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. We all have great memories of Johnny and his is going to be missed. My God”s comfort be with each of you during this time.
Dear Kay & family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don’t hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Lewis has spent the past couple days digging out old photos of John from their hiking days. Know that your loss is shared and hopefully in that sharing it can be eased somewhat.