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Peter Reed Obituary

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Peter "Chuck" Reed
December 13th, 1956 August 25th, 2017
Peter "Chuck" Reed, amazing Father and epic Grandfather passed away in his home surrounded by family on August 25th, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico, December 13th, 1956 the second of five children born to the late Charles and La Rue Reed.
Chuck joined the US Army in 1977. After 8 years of dedicated service, he reached the rank of Sargent and was honorably discharged. He earned his A&P license and spent the next 18 years as a contractor for the Air Force. He always had a passion for aviation. After his contracting career, he was a Mail Carrier for the US Postal Service, where he retired after 10 years.
Family was extremely important in his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved to cruise his 1956 VW Bug with his car club that consisted of family and close friends. He always looked forward to having family over on Sundays to grill and play games.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his son, Nicholas Reed, and his wife, Hannah of Colorado Springs; Precious grandchildren, Asa and Adelynn; Siblings, Roxy, Larry, Debbie and Jerry; as well as a host of wonderful friends.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at 11:00am at Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs.
Flowers and donations can be sent to Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 7, 2017.
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May you Rest In Peace. You are a true angel

Sandie harbert

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April 18, 2020

May you Rest in Peace Now, Chuck, Your no Longer suffering God Bless You
Lee

September 10, 2017

Chuck " Sneaky Pete", you and a few others took me under your "wing "and helped me in being an aircraft mechanic,I will always be greatfull of the knowledge and support you have given me. Thank you for being a friend and a mentor you will always be missed and remembered!

Douglas Lehmann

September 8, 2017

Reed Family, A life well lived gives glory to our Creator and celebrates the many blessings He gives us. My sincere condolences. John 6:40

DDB

September 7, 2017

Chuck it had been a long time since we had seen you, but you were always special to Curtis and myself. I know Roxy and the rest of the family will miss you dearly. Wish we could have lived closer or had more money to have visited. We will always love you. your cousins Curtis and Nancy Welch Lawton, Ok.

September 7, 2017

jill stamper

September 5, 2017

Carole Agne

September 4, 2017

I feel like I have known you my who life! I was told stories and memories of what a great uncle/ Dad you were to my husband. Then the day came and I got to meet the worlds greatest dad, Mr Chuck Reed... You were more then I could have ever imagined. You treated me like family, and most of all you always were there for Chris when he needed you just to talk. I wish we would have got to spend more time with you but your legend will live on while you Rest In Peace. We will never forget the memories we shared in the short time we had , thank you chuck for being a great uncle/Dad... Rest In Peace....❤ You will be loved and missed everyday

Corena Martin

September 4, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was a really great guy and will be missed by many. May he Rest In Peace.

Hank & Teri Baldwin

September 4, 2017

Please accept my deepest condolences for Mr. Reed's passing Matt. 5:4.

L A

August 28, 2017

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