- Date Of Birth: December 6, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 25, 2022
- State: Idaho
Walter Raymond “Curly” Reed, Jr., 88, of Osburn, ID, beloved husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and lifelong resident of the Silver Valley, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Walter was born on December 6, 1933 in Kellogg, ID, a son of the late Walter Reed, Sr. and Elizabeth Ondes Reed.
He worked many jobs throughout this life and was an excellent provider for his family. He was a lumberman, an insurance agent, but worked most of the time as a miner, something that he was very proud of. Walter enjoyed fishing, golf, hunting with his son, Steven, and tending to his large gardens where he raised beautiful tomatoes, green beans, onions, and zucchini, among other vegetables. He was Gonzaga University’s number one fan and never missed a basketball game on TV and always enjoyed college football.
In 1996, Walter dedicated his life to the Lord and was baptized. He and Joye were devoted and active members of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Silverton, ID.
In addition to his parents, Walter is preceded in death by his siblings, Colleen, Dorothy, Edsel (Bud), Carol, and Bonnie
Survivors include his loving wife of over 66 years, Joye Reed of Osburn, ID; daughter, Connie Ornelas of Wallace, ID; a son, Steven (Ronnie) Reed of Neosho, MO; and daughter, Anna Saunders of Odenton, MD; 8 grandchildren Jason, Nickolas, Trisha, Jamie, Amelia, Erica, Jacob, Zachary, 14 great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Zach, Samantha, Kenny, Addison, Aerie, Emma, Kestyn, Mycah, Nova, Brielle, Caleb, Bryson, and soon to join the family (Nora), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends and beloved family at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.
