Carlene Reed

Carlene Nelson Reed, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away with family by her side on January 14, 2014 at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal.

Carlene spent over 38 years as the postmaster in Manila, Utah. She and her husband Levi also ran their own business, Reed's Motor & Marine in Manila, before retiring and moving to Vernal. Carlene was a member of the LDS Church. She loved her family. Her grandkids were her pride and joy in life. She was an excellent cook. She loved to cook, sew, play card games, camping, and going to Wendover or Mesquite. Most of all she enjoyed just visiting with family and friends. She had a kind heart and a good sense of humor.

Carlene enjoyed 60 years of wonderful marriage. She and Levi were married on the Stanley Hoops Ranch in Whiterocks, Utah. They had a long and happy marriage.

Carlene is survived by her dear and loving husband Levi Reed Jr. of Vernal, her daughter and son-in-law Bobbi and Paul Matson of Deer Mountain, Utah, her daughter and son-in-law Shari and Jim Mckee and their two children Cody and Sage of Rock Springs, Wyoming, her brother Lloyd (Thuryle) Nelson of Bountiful, and her sister Clela (Glenn) of Orem, Utah.

She is also survived by her brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Clifford (Vicki) Reed of Vernal, Freida (John) Parker of Vernal, Derl (Susie) Reed of Manila, Utah and many Nephews and Nieces.

Carlene is preceded in death by her parents Martha Rigby Nelson and Laurel Nelson.

Services will be held Saturday January 18, 2014 at 11 AM at the Manila LDS Church in Manila, Utah. A Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM prior to services. Interment will follow directly after the services in the Manila Cemetery.

We know you will be watching over us. We now have an angel at our sides. We love you with all our hearts. You will be greatly missed. Only one life which soon is passed, only what's done with love will last.