Patricia “Patty” Reed
December 28, 2014
Patricia Reed, 87, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born December 22, 1927.
Patricia married Richard Reed on April 27, 1948. She was an inspector for Deluxe Check Printers for over 20 years, retiring in 1991.
Patricia treasured her family and loved spending time with them any chance she had. She also served as President of her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s fan club.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Sally (Johnnie) Donison of San Pedro, CA and Jody (Scott) Sankey of Ankeny; grandchildren, Nathan and Chelsea Donison, Megan (Rockford) Anderson, and Jonathan (Mary) Sankey; great-grandchildren, Bella, Lilly, and Jacob; as well as a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Reed in 2009, and her mother, Golda Walker Biondi.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street in Ankeny, with a private burial. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family at this time for a one-time donation to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Duane and Liz Robison
01/04/2015
So sorry to hear about your mom! What a shock. I had hoped to get over to Des Moines but the weather is holding us back. We are thinking of you!
Norm & Barb Foster
01/02/2015
Sorry to hear of the loss of Pat. She was a great women that will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Carol Holmes
01/01/2015
So sorry to hear that you lost your mom. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I worked many years with Pat at Deluxe. I've also passed the information about Patty's services onto the Deluxe "family".
Diane 'Blend' Anderson
12/31/2014
Sally and Jody - I was so very sad to hear about your mom. You and your families are in my thoughts & prayers. The memories I have of your mom will forever be in my heart.
Larry and Bunny Steinmetz
12/31/2014
Jody - we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family.
Jenny Rinehart
12/30/2014
We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts Jody.
LeAnne Krell
12/30/2014
Jody - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.