Peter Ross Reed

January 16, 1950 – January 9, 2016

Peter Ross Reed, 65, passed away on January 9, 2016, in North Bend, WA.

Peter was born on January 16, 1950, in Seattle, WA, the son of Garey and Vera Reed.

He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Alina; and was the oldest of two surviving siblings, Douglas and Mark Reed.

Peter was raised in Kirkland, WA, attending Rose Hill Elementary, Rose Hill Junior High, and Lake Washington High School (Go Kangs!). He lived most of his life in the eastside area of Washington, with the exception of living in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1984 to 1988.

He was very active and athletic through the years. He loved swimming, tennis, baseball, biking, boating, fishing, and especially wrestling in his high school years. He had a passion for the outdoors that he shared with his daughter, which took them on many adventures together including sky diving, rock climbing, river rafting, and scuba diving. He was also an avid reader, enjoying photography and traveling (especially in Hawaii and Alaska).

Peter met his wife, Rita, in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1984. They married on March 5, 1988 and moved to Bothell, Washington. Their daughter, Alina, was born in 1993. The three moved in 1995 from Bothell to their dream location in the shadow of Mt. Si, in North Bend, Washington. They built their home and remained in North Bend, where Peter fostered his love for his family.

For most of Peter’s career he was a glazier, working for the Glazier’s Union, Local 188, from 1980-2012. A recession lead him to Anchorage, Alaska, where he worked as a glazier for the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, Local 1140 (now Local 1959), from 1984 to 1988. He took a great deal of pride in his work and in being a union member.

Peter will be deeply missed and will always be remembered for his confidence, his kind and gentle demeanor, and his deep love for his family, friends, and beloved pets.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, in honor of Peter R. Reed. Please mention that the gift is in honor of Peter Reed. Gifts can be made securely at this link: https://www.lbda.org/node/581#sthash

Or send your gift by check to: Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047