Jerome “Jerry” Harold Reed, age 81, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 16, 2023, at Cedar Health and Rehabilitation, in Cedar City, Utah. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Fargo, North Dakota to Harold G and Elsie H (Anderson) Reed.
Jerry was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. He loved fast cars. He and his family went to the races in Fargo on Sunday nights, and he often spoke fondly of the times he got to attend the Indianapolis 500. He loved to watch football, his favorite team was the Green Bay Packers. In his youth he drove a motorcycle. Jerry liked to bowl, and bowled in a bowling league. He graduated from West Fargo High School. He attended North Dakota State University. He later married Carol Foss. They had 2 children, Michael Jerome and Marti Jo. The family moved to Northfield Minnesota, where he had a successful dry cleaning business. Jerry and Carol later divorced. On Feb. 14, 1986 Jerry married Lenda Kay (Richards) Edwards. The couple, along with her 3 children, Eric, Shon, and Natalie (Edwards), moved to Northfield, Minnesota. Many years later, Jerry and Kay moved to Southern Utah where they made their home in Summit, Utah. It was here he became a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Jerry was preceded in death by Harold G Reed, and Elsie H Reed (parents), and Michael Reed (son). He is survived by Lenda Kay Reed (Wife), Marti (Scott) Stone (daughter), Eric (Kristine) Edwards (step son), Shon (Melanie) Edwards (step son), and Natalie Edwards (step daughter), Joyce (Chuck) Newberry (sister), and Ann Elkins (sister); 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses who cared for Jerry during the past several months, especially the staff at Cedar Health and Rehabilitation and Suntree Home Health and Hospice. We also appreciate those who have extended friendship and given of their time and resources.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Summit Ward Church at 11:00 AM. Family visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the Summit Cemetery.
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