Levi Reed Jr

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Levi Reed Jr., our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Levi passed away with family by his side at the Heber Valley Intermountain Medical Center on August 3, 2015.

Levi was known for his trust, kindness, leadership and his sense of humor. Levi was always kind, caring and giving to anyone in need. He had a special connection and love for children. Levi was a member of the LDS church. Levi's life careers began with the U.S. Forest Service and moving on to a family trucking business, Reed Truck Line, they were involved in hauling cement for the Flaming Gorge Dam. He and his wife, Carlene then began their own business, Reed's Motor and Marine in Manila, Utah which he ran until retiring and moving to Vernal, Utah. Levi loved his family. His grandkids were his pride and joy. Levi enjoyed building wooden toys for children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and playing cards. He loved spending time with family and friends. He had a way of always being able to make people smile laugh and enjoyed telling jokes.

Levi enjoyed 60 years of marriage with the love of his life, Carlene N. Reed. Levi and Carlene were married on the Stanley Hoopes Ranch in Whiterocks, Utah. They had a long and happy marriage.

Levi is survived by his daughter and son-in-law- Bobbi and Paul Mattson of Dear Mountain, Utah; daughter and son-in-law- Shari and Jim McKee and their two children Cody and Sage of Rock Springs, Wyoming; Levi's brother and sister-in-law- Derl and Susie Reed of Manila, Utah; brother and sister-in-law- Clifford and Vicky Reed of Vernal, Utah; sister and brother-in-law- Freida and John Parker of Vernal, Utah; brother-in-law- Glen Harris of Orem, Utah; brother-in-law and sister-in-law- Lloyd and Thuryle Nelson of Bountiful, Utah and many nephews and nieces.

Levi is preceded in death by his beautiful wife- Carlene N. Reed; his parents Levi Riley Reed Sr. and Beatrice Amanda Hoopes Reed and his sister-in-law Clela Harris.

Services were held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS church in Manila, Utah. A visitation was held at 9:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment was followed directly after the services in the Manila Cemetery under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home.

We know you and mom will be watching over us. We now have two angels by our sides. You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.... Only one life which soon is passed, only whats done with love will last. Love you Dad and Grandpa!