Patrick J Reeder

Patrick James Reeder passed away on December 12, 2016 at Hunter Hollow Rehabilitation Center, West Valley, Utah. He was born on September 27, 1941 in Morgan, Utah to John and Garnet Rock Reeder. He was the 5th of 7 children. He grew up in Washington Terrace, south of Ogden. He graduated from Weber High School and also attended Weber State University for a short time, where his lifelong love of books continued. His pursuit of reading lead to many spirited and deep conversations. He served a mission in the France, East mission in 1960. He grew to love the people of Lyon, France and Switzerland. He worked initially as a machinist then spent most of his working career at Morton Thiokol in Promontory assisting in engineering. He ran his own printing business, Pat's Print Shop in Brigham City. Pat loved showing his family the sites and scenery of this country and loved taking pictures along the way. He had 3 children with his first wife Peggy. He later remarried Yen and they have a son. He has 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He loved classical music and hosted a classical radio show in the 1960's. He collected model trains and designed amazing scenes. He also loved growing fruit and leaves behind a yard full of berries and fruit trees that he loves to share with family and friends. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings although he loved leading music and teaching the most. He is survived by his wife Yen; and their son Jonathan; his first wife Peggy Marie Gibbs; and their children: Julie (Timothy Powell), James (Lisa), Brian (Terry Reid); his brothers John, William (Ora), Robert (Trish). He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Dan, Mike; and sister Sondra. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at Taylorsville Gardens 1st Ward, 4252 Bennion Road. Viewings will be held Thursday, December 15th, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and again prior to services Friday at the church from 9-9:45 a.m. Interment, North Morgan Cemetery, Morgan, Utah. Place of Birth:Morgan, UtahPlace of Death:West Valley City, Utah