Dear Doug,
You were a good son who lovingly took care of your mom. We saw you for many years take care of her in West Peoria. The few times I got to talk to her, she had such a sweet spirit and peaceful easy going nature. Such a good tribute and legacy of her loving nature. We are deeply sorry for your great loss. God Bless you Doug. Chris and Mike
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Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria, with OSF Hospice Chaplain Steve Drennan officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012, also at the funeral home. Interment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in West Peoria.
Lois was born in Peoria on November 4, 1925, the daughter of Harry H. and Miron May (Ferguson) Smith. She married Walter A. “Junior” Reeves, Jr. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Peoria. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1978 in Peoria.
She is survived by her children, Gerald W. (Frances H.) Reeves of Peoria, Kathy May (Randy S.) Wright of Henderson, NV and Douglas M. Reeves of West Peoria; grandchildren, Julie A. Kincaid of Boulder City, NV, Brady J. Wright of Las Vegas, Derek M. Reeves and Dawn M. (Stephen A.) Bowman of Peoria; and nine great grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Manual High School and a parishioner of St. Mark Catholic Church.
Lois was a secretary at OSF St. Francis Medical Center for twenty-three years, retiring in 1990. She was formerly employed as a secretary at Armour Star Credit Union for over ten years.
She was formerly the co-owner, along with her husband and parents, of the Donald Duck Tavern in Peoria.
Lois enjoyed word games, crossword puzzles, reading, playing cards and yahtzee, listening to Andy Williams and ballads of the 50’s, watching St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball and going out for dinner, especially for lobster.
She adored her children and grandchildren and loved going to Las Vegas to visit her daughter and grandchildren. She will be remembered as a hard working woman, which always stepped up to help support her family, and a very loving and supportive mother and wife.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lois’ memory to OSF Hospice.
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| christi and Mike Smith | We are soo sorry for your great loss | April 9, 2012 |
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| Debbie Reeves | WIFE ! | March 30, 2013 |
Im sorry for your loss Doug! But u also know we lost Alisha your step daughter! And ive been trying to get ahold of you for 4 years now and its too bad i have to go this way! Does the rest of your family have any idea we still ARE married?? And you left me for no reason???? I would gladly divorce you if you ant to draw up the papers as im getting ill and as you know you dident even put me on your CAT insurance medical ! As you introuduced your mom to me as your friend instead of your WIFE! And took off your wedding band also! Im sorry it has to be this way as i loved your mom! But to abond your 3rd wife is kinda low! If you want to work things out call this # (706)391-6668 and we can finish what you started! Debbie Reeves Eastanollee,Ga 30538
PS: Ive got nothing to loose! And i dont want a single thing from you!
PS: Ive got nothing to loose! And i dont want a single thing from you!
| Mara,StatesvilleNC | CONDOLENCES FOR THE FAMILY | April 10, 2012 |
WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
Have you lost a loved one in death? The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5) As we learned in the preceding chapter, though, Lazarus died.
How did Jesus feel about losing his friend? The account tells us that Jesus joined Lazarus’ relatives and friends as they grieved over this loss. Seeing them, Jesus was deeply moved. He “groaned in the spirit and became troubled.” Then, the account says, “Jesus gave way to tears.” (John 11:33, 35) Did Jesus’ grief mean that he had no hope? Not at all. In fact, Jesus knew that something wonderful was about to happen. (John 11:3, 4) Still, he felt the pain and sorrow that death brings.
In a way, Jesus’ grief is encouraging to us. It teaches us that Jesus and his Father, Jehovah, hate death. But Jehovah God is able to fight and overcome that enemy! Let us see what God enabled Jesus to do.
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
| Cheryl Rosen | A Great Mother and Grandmother | April 6, 2012 |
Doug, Kathy, Gerry, Derek and Dawn and families. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. She always had a smile on her face that I will never forget. Just know i am thinking of you and stay strong for each other. Cheryl , Jennifer and Eric
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