Walder Lee Reeves

Walder Lee Reeves, 89, of Bloomington, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1927 in Monroe County, the son of Ray and Irene (Todd) Reeves. Walder graduated from Smithville High School in 1945. He worked with his dad for eight years at Ray Reeves Saw Mill. Walder also worked for Roger’s Building Supply and owner-operator of Reeves Bro. Saw Mill. He retired from Griffith Motor Express, Teamsters 135, after 17 years of service. Following his retirement, he joined his brother, Stanley, of Stanley Reeves Logging, where he retired at the age of 83. Walder was a member of Clear Creek Christian Church, where he was very involved in the Deacon’s Fund and oversaw the building of Christian Life Center. He was also a member of Brown County Antique Machine Association. He enjoyed showing antique Cletrac, Oliver, and Massey Harris tractors, and attending antique tractor shows, traveling with his wife, Naomi, and was an avid I.U. Basketball fan. Walder is survived by his wife of 69 years, Naomi (Pigg) Reeves, whom he married on May 24, 1947, children, Dallas (Jackie) Reeves, Nedra (Bruce) Demshar, Ranella (Depp) Mason, and Kendall (Stephanie) Reeves; grandchildren, Scott (Emily) Reeves, Kayla (Andrew) Davis, Kirsten (Andy) Millard, Kyle Mason, Jesse Demshar, and Kaden Reeves; great-grandchildren, Ben Reeves, Henry Reeves, and Carter Millard; siblings, Stanley Reeves, Mabel Metcalf, Ernest Reeves, Marshall Reeves, Millard Reeves, and Marion Reeves. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Emogene, and two infant sisters. Walder's family would like to thank Dr. David Joyce, Dr. Mark Dayton, the hematology and oncology nurses and staff for their extended care. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Clear Creek Christian Church Life Center, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Family will also receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. Memorial contributions may be made to Clear Creek Christian Church Building Fund. You are invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence to the family at www.allencares.com

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Walder Lee Reeves

July 8, 1927 - December 31, 2016