Lyonal Thurston Reed |
| Posted 2017-07-02 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Saturday, July 1, 2017 <<< Lyonal Thurston Reed, 83, of Lake Havasu City, passed away June 22, 2017. He was born on May 29, 1934 in San Diego, California, the son of Merlin and Lela Reed. Lyonal was proud to serve his country in the United States Army 82nd Airborne division. In 1959, Lyonal married Collette Vance and together they had two beautiful children, Bret and Paula. In 1980, Lyonal married Dora Violette. At the time, Dora had two children of her own, Julie Bryner and Stephanie Jenson, for whom Lyonal cared deeply. Lyonal was the past President of the Eagles Aerie, an American Legion member, and Honor Guard and Auxiliary member at the VFW Post 9401. Lyonal was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Lela Reed, and brothers Louis and Bill Reed. He is survived by his wife, Dora Reed; son Bret Reed; daughter Paula Gates; step-daughters Stephanie Jensen and Julie Bryner; grandchildren Chelsea Bryner, Emily Bryner, Ford Jensen and Alison Jensen; great-grandchildren Harper and Natalie Bryner. A memorial is planned for July 15 at 11 a.m. For the location, call 928-855-5374. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send the family a free card, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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