Douglas Reed

Douglas Reed passed away November 18, 2024 at UnityPoint Taylor House at the age of 74. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Glendale Cemetery Wildflower Scattering Garden on May 24, 2025 at 9:30 am. Glendale Cemetery 4909 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311. A Military Service will be performed at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery on June 2, 2025 at 9:30 am. Iowa Veterans Cemetery 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive Adel, IA 50003-3300.

Douglas was born September 23, 1950 in Carroll, Iowa to John and Carol (Young) Reed. He was a graduate of Drake Law School and practiced law for over 45 years in the Des Moines area. His passions were politics and history. He was always up for a political debate as a staunch democrat. Douglas was an avid college football lover with his favorite teams being the Nebraska Corn Huskers and Iowa Hawkeyes. He had a kind, compassionate nature and took care of those he loved. He will be missed deeply by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Douglas is survived by his daughters, Kellie (Joe) Miller and Lindsey (Andrew) Steele; granddaughter, Aviendha Steele; brothers, Brad (Tatiana) Reed and Tim (Cara) Reed; sister-in-law, Colleen Reed; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Reed; mother, Carol Murdock; stepfather, Stan Murdock; and his brother, Denis Reed.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Public Radio or Actblue in lieu of flowers.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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