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DELORES B REED
July 9, 1934 ~ April 11, 2011
Delores Blanche (Hobson) Reed passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on 4/11/2011 after a long battle with cancer. Dee was born to Vivian and Larry Hobson in Camas Washington July 09, 1934 and was raised in Fern Prairie. She was married to Richard Reed who was waiting for her in God's kingdom. Delores had five children; Diana, Denise, Greg, Larry and Garry. She also had a foster daughter Susan. Dee had eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dee is survived by children, grandchildren and two sisters; Betty Foster and Juanita Higby.
Dee loved cooking; to her there was nothing better than serving a homemade meal to friends and family. While raising their children in the Seattle/Bothell area, the Reeds house was always a gathering point for friends and family. Love was always abundant in the Reed household. After Richard retired from the Seattle Police Force they moved back to Fern Prairie to care for her parents.
She remembered with great fondness the years she and husband Richard spent working at the Camas High School cafeteria. She was known for her homemade soups there. In later years she enjoyed her dogs and bird watching from her easy chair. A spitfire with a heart large as the world, Dee was always helping others. Whether a meal, a warm bed or just a shoulder to cry on, Dee was the rock of the family. Never one to mince words, it was sometimes said that when she wanted your opinion she would tell you what it was. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed.
As requested by Dee, no memorial services will be held. She is laid to rest next to Richard at the Camas Cemetery. Remembrances to her can be made to a pet rescue organization or to the charity of your choice.
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6 Entries
Remembering many shared laughs in the early years of our marriage. We sorrow with the family in their loss and rejoice with them knowing Dee is with Jesus and saving seats....
Phil & Janice Hobson
April 30, 2011
Sure miss you Mom, I'm still waving as I walk by your front door. The house seems empty without you. I'm so thankful you came and lived with us, it was a blessing.
Greg Reed
April 28, 2011
Dee will be greatly missed - she had the greatest smile and laugh. Very loving person with a big heart. So thankful to have had the opportunity to visit with her on several occasions when she lived in Camas. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Barnes family
Susan Barnes
April 27, 2011
Dee definitely was a sweetheart. Todd and I will miss her. Used to love when we called the house and she would say Toddly or Terrily. I am glad she didin't have to suffer long and now she can be with Richard.
Terri Brown
April 26, 2011
Our Thought and prayers are with your Family, Never will for get the kindness of your Mother and most spunky Personality a Lady with a big Heart! so many conversations about Recipes of great food .Also her heart to let us stay at West Port so Appreciated.God be with all in this time of sorrow,But Blessed she with her husband Now.Love you all The Kelso Family.
sherry Kelso
April 26, 2011
Lovin you mass Mom - miss you. Keep going down to have coffee with you in the morning but you are not there.
Carol Reed
April 26, 2011
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