Clifford W. Reed, age 91 of Moline died Sunday, February 6, 2005 at Trinity West Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Bethany for Children and Families.
Clifford was born on January 27, 1914 in Warren County, IL. the son of Arch C. and Buleah Norville Reed. He married Cleo Bruch on October 13, 1934 in Kahokia, MO.
Clifford was employed as a machine operator and later a lead man at IH Farmall for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He later was the owner and operater of Reed Landscape.
Clifford was a Cub fan. He also enjoyed woodworking, traveling and camping with his wife. He enjoyed helping others and time spent with his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS
Wife Cleo
Daughters Judith (Richard) Reiter Bloomington, IL
Diane (Donald) Wolf Moline
Janet (Tom) Raske Geneseo
Son Michael Reed Sheridan,IL
10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren;4 great great grandchildren.
Sister Mildred Singleton Rock Island
He was preceded in death by his son, William Reed, grandson, Garrett Reiter and brother, Donald Reed.
Online condolences may be expressed to Clifford's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.