Robert “Bob” Earl Reed
Robert “Bob” Earl Reed, 82, of Condon and Polson, MT passed 
away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at his home in Polson.
Bob was born on February 22, 1928 in Sheridan, WY, a son of Tom and Jewel Carroll Reed. He grew up in Dayton, MT and was a 1945 graduate of Polson High School. Bob then joined the US Navy right after graduation near the end of WWII.
After the war, he attended Indiana Tech in Ft. Wayne, IN and later began working as an electronic engineer for the former Philco and then Ford Aeropsace in Palo Alto, CA.
Bob married Peggy Reynolds on December 28, 1950 in Polson and moved around the country with his career. Bob retired in 1984 and moved to the Swan Valley, MT area that he greatly loved.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Peggy; three daughters, Valli Bigley of Condon, Kathy Zdnuiak of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Jody Sullivan of Rio Vista, CA, and three dear grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 3:00 PM at Liquid Louie’s Bar in Condon. Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Lake County Hospice, 711 Main St. SW, Ronan, MT 59864.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Reed’s family.
Peggy,
Was sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.
Zane
Peggy and Girls,
My heart sank when I saw this announcement, followed by a chuckle as I read about the memorial “service”. How very like “Burp” to make this one of his final requests. He had a most delightful sense of humor. ‘Though we lost touch these last years I have such fond memories of your whole family on your summer visits to Polson, then reconnecting when you’d come by the eye doc’s office in Grandview Clinic.
My heart goes out to you…. Jeanie
Peggy and Family,
Sorry to hear of Bob’s Passing He was a great guy and a good friend, My prayers are with you and may God Bless.
DK
Peggy, Sorry for your loss. Our class was so grateful for all the work Bob did for our reunions. He will be missed. All my prayers to you and your family. Lovie
Peggy, Valli, Jody and family – Just want to express our condolences to the entire family. We had some good times together, we will never forget. There were so many stories that Bob had and as a traveling soul Leanna enjoyed hearing the fabulous travels and locations Bob had visited. We will also miss the May birthday party that we always celebrated, with Peggy, Valli and Leanna being the May babies, we got together for a nice birthday dinner. Cherish the good times, and God Bless to the entire family. We love you. Rip & Leanna Grubaugh
Peggy , Valli and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Brian and I wanted to express our deepest condolences. We loved to hang with Bob when we came up to visit, and listen to his stories. He was such a kind and warm person and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Brian & Cindy Bigley
Dear “Mom” Peggy, I was so sad to hear of “Dad’s” passing and we send our heart-felt sympathy to you and all three sisters. You know how fond I was of Bob and remember the time we came in from the boat ride and there you and Bob were, standing on our Hauser house deck? What fun we had with your surprise visit…which we could have had more!
Our love is with you, Jabet & Jim
So sorry for your loss. Our sympathy goes out for all of the Reed Family.
Robert and Jill Baugh
My love and prayers are with you all.
Remember and laugh at all the fun crazy times you had,
It so helps the hurt in your heart.
We will all miss his smily face and sense of humor.
Love you all, Karin
Peggy, Valli, and Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. What a wonderful, inspiring man, husband, and father Bob was. He touched many lives and his legacy lives on.
With love, Sarah (Wilkins) Capp and Family
Have known Bob for many years. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy. Jerry and Mary