Donald Reed of Eddyville, Oregon passed away on July 19th, 2025 at the age of 72 surrounded by his family after a three year battle with cancer.
Don was born in Corvallis, OR to Earl and Joyce (Schriver) Reed on May 26, 1953. Don grew up in the Eddyville/Elk City area. He attended Eddyville School and graduated in 1971. Don served in the US Navy in 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1975 aboard the USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63, an aircraft carrier. He was so proud to serve. Don married his high school sweetheart RoseMarie Waldrip in December of 1972. They lived in San Francisco and San Diego while serving in the US Navy. After the US Navy, Don and Rose moved back to Oregon where sons, Justin (1975) and Jake (1978) joined the family.
In October of 1979 Don and Rose bought and moved to their farm in Eddyville. Don worked in the timber industry for 25 years, where he enjoyed falling timber. In 2001, Don switched careers, then worked and later retired from the Lincoln County Road Department after 21 years of service.
Don was a talented athlete while in school which led him to later coach little league, middle school, and high school sports for many years. He served for many years on the Eddyville School board and was also on the school board that started the Eddyville Charter School. Don was honored to raise the American flag this year at the Eddyville Charter School as an Eddyville graduate, resident, and a US Navy veteran. He served on the board and was the acting president of the Eddyville Cemetery Association Board.
Don loved their farm in Eddyville. He enjoyed gardening, growing hay and apples, raising hogs, sheep, and Highland cattle. Don also spent time wood working and collecting Massey Ferguson tractors. Don enjoyed hunting, but not so much fishing. Don loved rooting for his beloved Oregon Ducks, Boston Celtics, and Washington Redskins. Don also enjoyed listening to his favorite music: Don Williams, CCR, and Diana Ross & The Supremes. One of his favorite pastimes was helping family, friends and the community.
A great man who without fail always put his wife, sons, daughter-in-law, and grandkids before himself. Don was committed to everything he started and was a part of. His word was his bond.
Don is preceded in death by sister Kathleen Kay Brown in 1967, brother Robert Earl Reed in 1989, father Earl Lawerence Reed in 1993, mother Joyce Ann Brown in 2012, honorary father Boyd Eagleson in 2018, and brother-in-law Rodney Montgomery Waldrip in 2024.
Survived by his wife of 53 years RoseMarie of Eddyville, son Justin (Leanne) of Harlan, son Jake of Eddyville, grandsons Logan, Tristan, Garrett, and Gage, and granddaughter Autumn. Sister-in-law Jeri (Robert) Reed of Blodgett, sister Pamela (Jim) Standstipher of Hoquaim, Washington, brother James (Patty) Reed of Siletz, brother Fredrick (Linda) Brown of Eddyville, sister Violet (Babe) (Tom) Brown of Philomath, and brother Maynard (Denise) Reed of Ocean Shores, Washington. Numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and great friends.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Eddyville Booster Club or Eddyville Cemetery Association.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eddyville Charter School gymnasium at 11:30 am, on August 23, 2025.