Donald Reed
May 26, 2008
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Donald E. Reed, 73, died Monday, May 26, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2008 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home with burial at the Altoona Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Don was born May 8, 1935 in Colusa, Illinois to Burman and Opal Reed. He began his career as a real estate appraiser with the J.M. Cleminshaw Co. He then became Chief Deputy Assessor of Linn County, Iowa. Don then accepted a position with the Iowa State Department of Revenue and became liaison between the State and the 99 county assessors. He was a member of the American Society of Appraisers. Don loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time at their winter home in Arizona.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy; children, Jeffrey Reed of West Des Moines and Sue (Bill) Stevens of Alleman, Iowa; sister, Elsie (Erv) Eid; and his three grandchildren, Stacy, Billy and Marissa. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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Renee Mulvey
05/30/2008
I was new to the Department of Revenue in the early 1990s. Don and I wrote a property tax booklet together. He was the property tax expert; I was the writer/editor. Although it is no longer printed, it is still on our Web site. I learned a lot from Don; he was a patient teacher and a kind man.
Virginia Sleeper
05/28/2008
Nancy & family,
I always had the greatest respect for Don, his ready smile and temperment always gave me reassurance that everything was going to be OK, and it always seemed to be. He enjoyed life, family and friends and will be greatly missed. It was when he was in Linn County that I first met him, and through the years I never heard others put him down. That is a great attribute in a controversial career such as his. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God help you through this trying time.
Virginia Sleeper, Retired Buchanan County Assessor
Lil Perry
05/28/2008
Nancy: Don was a true mentor to many Assessors. He was so supportive when I was a deputy and became an Assessor. I looked forward to him being at the ASA meetings after retirement because he was so relaxed and happy. God bless you in this difficult time. I know you have lots of great memories!!
Lil Perry/Washington Co. Assessor
Paul Overton
05/28/2008
To the Family of Don Reed.
I am truly saddened by the news of Don's passing. He was in the twilight of his career as I began mine in the assessment field. I really appreciated the help that he offered any time that I had a question. He was a great assest to the Department of Revenue!! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Stahlhut
05/28/2008
Nancy and family,
I was saddened to hear of Don's passing... and at the same time, comforted to know you have enjoyed travel and family times in the years since Don retired.I moved on to other employment but I am always thankful that Don was always a blessing to me in the workplace, such an encourager, and the sort of person who makes Iowans proud to live, work and play here! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Alig
05/28/2008
Nancy: From the first time I became an Assessor to the day he retired, Don always made himself available to answer questions and give us his expertise. He will be remembered fondly for his patience and humor! You and your family have my deepest sympathy at this time.
Barb Alig, Retired Emmet Co. Assessor
Julie Ericson
05/27/2008
Nancy - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will see you Friday.
Julie