Niles Wilbur Reed

Niles Wilbur Reed, 85, a lifelong resident of Powell and
WWII veteran, died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov 22, of
natural causes.

Wilbur was an avid farmer. Raising cattle and caring for
his family were his life's passion. Wilbur farmed west of
Powell on his father's homestead for 35 years. A well-known
member of the community, he was involved with the church
and was on the hospital board of directors for many years.
Upon his retirement in 1983, he and his wife Marianne spent
their winters in Verde West, Arizona. They had 14 wonderful
winters in Verde West before Marianne's failing health
prevented them from traveling. A devoted and loving
husband, Wilbur cared for Marianne during her declining
years. He had kept active, enjoying fishing in Yellowstone
with his children and participating in various activities
offered at the Rocky Mountain Manor where he lived.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and his dearly
beloved wife, Marianne, who died in April 2004.

Wilbur is survived by five children: Ted Reed and wife Jan
of Los Alamos, NM; Linda Brabec and husband Rick of Libby,
MT; Kathleen Brakke and husband Ray of Denver, CO; Anthony
Reed and wife Jeanette of Seattle, WA; and Jocelyn Reed of
Denver, CO; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren;
his sister Deloris Good of Powell; and his brother,
Clarence Reed and wife Betty of Powell.

A memorial service will be held at the Rocky Mountain Manor
at 2 pm on Tuesday, Nov 27. Viewing will be at the Thompson
Funeral Home at 6 pm on Tuesday, Nov 27, followed by a
Vigil and Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 am on Wednesday, Nov 28, at St. Barbara's Catholic
Church followed by burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.