1942 – 2023
James Harold Reed was born to James Thylern Reed and Iola Erickson Reed onSeptember 29, 1942, in Tooele, Utah. On December 7, 2023, at age 81 Jim passed away at his home from a very rare Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Jim (affectionately known as Harold to his family) lived in Grantsville, Utah until he graduated high school and left home for college. After one year of college, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served two tours in Viet Nam. Upon returning home Jim went to Utah State University in Logan, Utah and graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Science in 1973. Jim worked as a Welding Inspector and then on to the Utah Department of Correctionswhere he retired in January 2012.
Jim loved life and family. Some of his best moments were spent Camping, Hunting Fishing, and watching any kind of sports or rodeo, taking the “long” cut to and from anywhere, Las Vegas and Bingo, teasing and playing with grandkids, and spending time with his Family. He loved children and was the VERY BEST father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Jim is survived by:
Wife, Merry E Jones Reed,
Son, Kevin W Reed
Stepchildren: Chuck (Shannon) Driver, Bill (Pam) Driver, Frank Driver, Sherry Helm, Mike Driver, and Danny (Jessica) Bourgeois
Grandchildren
Tyler (Karlie) Curtis, Colton (Ryeley) Curtis, Shayann Helm, and Brooke Bourgeois
Great Grandchildren:
Easton Curtis, Luke Curtis
Siblings:
Vicki (Robert) Fowers, Sherryl (Paul) Crockett, Jay (Kathy) Reed, Jeff (Janette) Reed
Also survived by his first wife: Connie Whicker Reed
Jim was preceded in death by his parents: James Thylern Reed and Iola Erickson Reed
A Celebration of Life will be held at Dalton Hoopes Funeral Home, 50 West Main Street, Grantsville, Utah on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 11 to Noon. Interment will take place at Grantsville City Cemetery at 1230 with full Military Honors by the United States Marine Corps. Luncheon after.
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I knew and worked with Jim for decades at the prison. Jim was a trooper. He handled the inmates with skill and aplomb and could be counted on to get the job done, be it in the plate plant or running the road crews. I saw him last year and had a good talk with him. Sad to hear of his passing.
Jim was always a straight forward kind of guy. That is what I liked about him. Always new where you stood with him and he always said what was on his mind. Enjoyed working with him . Iti is sad that family and friends have to move on but that is how life goes. I am sure he will be missed terribly by his family. God speed to you Jim.
RIP brother, God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.
Love you, Old Man. You were a trooper to put up with us stupid girls at Utah State. Wish I had been smarter and appreciated you more. ❤️
Merry, I’m so sorry for your loss. He was truly a great person. And Kevin, I’m heartbroken for you. He loved you so much. My boys and I first met Jim a Kevin at Deer Creek Campground, Provo Canyon, in 1979. He was one of the nicest and “real” person I ever met. My sons adored him. He was a true patriot an American. Thank you, Jim, for your service to our country and the love you showed to your family.
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