Rhys R. Reese
June 05, 2018
Rhys R. Reese, 86, passed away at The Gardens at Luther Park on June 5, 2018. He was born in Des Moines on September 6, 1931, to Griff and Vivian “Pearl” Reese.
Rhys graduated from Tech High School in 1949 and was united in marriage to Barbara Banning on March 30, 1952, at Saylorville Baptist Church in Des Moines.
Rhys served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army 4th Platoon Company “C” 95th HTB. He worked for Firestone for more than 30 years, retiring in 1984. Rhys was an Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troup 179 (Sunrise District) and was a member of Des Moines Radio Control Modelaires.
Rhys is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara; daughters, Leslie Cox and Shelley (Tom Shepard) Reese; granddaughter, Jenifer Fuchs; special nephew, David Owen Reese; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Griff Reese Jr. and Tom Reese.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Gardens at Luther Park in loving memory of Rhys.
Condolences may be expressed online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
jenifer Fuchs
12/21/2018
In June Heaven received another hero, my dear Grandpa Reese. He taught me so much about life, how to treat others, how to endure tough times and choices, what caring and giving through a lifetime truely means and the meaning of selfless service. I miss you soo much but know you are at peace and heaven gained a gracious, one of a kind hero. Today grandma joined you and a part of you both will live with me always. Love your granddaughter Jenifer
Chris Hinds
06/08/2018
Shelley, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Leslie and your mother.
Brenda Smith
06/07/2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Barbara Reese
06/07/2018
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Reese. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
STEPHEN R EDWARDS
06/07/2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Rhys is in a better place. May God bless your family at this time.
Dave Edwards
06/07/2018
Our Condolences to your family for your Loss.
Debra Butler
06/06/2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May prayers and strength be with you at this time. Love always