"Bev and family: Our sympathy to you on the passing of Doc Reid. While living in Tipton--he was our dentist. David was in the same class as our 2nd son, James Ditzel, and we both lived on East 8th St. Since the 1980's our whole family lives in Colorado. Thoughts and prayers are w/ you Jan & Bob Ditzel"
In loving memory of
Richard Wood Reid
September 13, 1928 - September 15, 2012
Dr. Richard Wood Reid, DDS, 84, of Tipton, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital , Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 4-7 pm at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 am at the First United Church of Christ, Tipton, with Pastor David Lorenzen officiating. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery in Maquoketa, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Reid Memorial Fund.
Richard Wood Reid, son of Lloyd and Florence Wood Reid, was born September 13, 1928 in Maquoketa, Iowa. He attended schools in Maquoketa, Delmar, Lost Nation and graduated from Farmington High School.
Richard attended the University of Iowa, playing JV basketball for "Popsy Harrison". Following graduation he taught high school and coached in Preston, Iowa and then was drafted into the army. He served 2 years in medical units during the Korean War.
Following his discharge, he returned to the University of Iowa taking classes in the school of Physical Therapy and transferred after 1 year to the College of Dentistry. He received the Minger Award for being the outstanding freshman student in dentistry and in 1958 he graduated with honors.
On September 5, 1954, Richard was united in marriage to Beverly Guyer in Maquoketa. They became the proud parents of Theresa, David and Amy.
Dr. Reid opened his dental practice in Tipton in 1958, and always enjoyed his dentistry. He served on the building committee for the United Church of Christ, initiated the Little League Baseball program in Tipton, served on Tipton City Council, was a longtime volunteer with the high school girls' softball program and a timer of track meets. In 1995 he received the Friend of Education Award from the Tipton Education Association. Following his retirement in 1994 he and Bev enjoyed attending Elderhostels and spent their winters in Arizona. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, United Church of Christ and Rotary. "Doc" Reid was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Tipton Tigers and Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed playing bridge, travel and jigsaw puzzles.
Dr. Reid is survived by his wife, Beverly Reid of Tipton, Iowa; daughters, Theresa (Patrick Cavanagh) Zumbahlen of Minooka, Illinois, Amy (Doug) Sheppard of Readlyn, Iowa; son, David (Michele) Reid of Solon, Iowa; 6 grandchildren, Jenny Crumly, Kurt and Kai Zumbahlen, Dan and Abby Sheppard and Carson Reid; sister, Diane Peterson of Plainfield, Illinois; and brother, Kenneth (Joanne) Reid of Davenport, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Tributes
"Dave and family, I am sorry to hear about "Doc"'s passing. I know he will be missed in the Tipton community as he was part of many of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Dave and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of saddness. I, as many of the Tipton community members were priveleged to know your dad. I remember him as a very caring and gentle man, even as he was drilling on my teeth. Jolene (Purviance) Palmer"
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Doc was the first baseball coach I had who taught me the nuances of the game while showing respect for an impressionable kid. Hopefully your great memories help get you through this difficult time."
"I'm sorry I couldn't make the visitation. You are in my thought & prayers. All day I have been thinking of the first visit for Donna with Doc. I panicked and headed for the front door for fresh air. When I came to Donna, Doc Reid and Dr. Kent were all there. Donna was just fine but I wore the treads from the floor mat for several days on my face. I'm sure they had a good laugh. "
"Bev, Teri, Dave and Amy- My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn your loss but also celebrate the life of "Doc." I have such fond and vivid memories of him and all of your family. You were the perfect neighbors as I was growing up in Tipton, always willing to host the neighborhood's nightly game of "kick the can" and quick to forgive the antics of some of the neighborhood boys! I love this picture of "Doc" because it captures his ever present smile along with the twinkle in his eye! He will be missed by all. Blessings to all of your family."
"Terri and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is very difficult to lose a parent, but your happy memories will help. He will always be in your heart and a part of your soul. "
"Amy and family, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I never had the pleasure of knowing your dad, but I can tell from reading the other posts, that he was a very special man. Cherish all the wonderful memories! (((HUGS)))"
"My heart goes out to the family as this is a great loss. Teri - especially you. Parents are precious commodities and I know how close you were to your father. God will help you get thru this and your father is in a better place and smiling down at you. God does only take the best of the best. May the Spirit of the Lord be with you and your family. Amen."
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Bev, Amy, and family my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you in your time of loss. I was one of Doc's patients. I was never afraid to go to the Dentist because he was so nice. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very kind man and will be greatly missed.
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"Bev, Teri, Dave, Amy and family, Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Doc was my dentist and softball coach. He was very helpful to me in both roles! I echo Teresa's comments about the class of 1986 softball players. He was a big part of our team's success and I am forever grateful for his work in the office and on the softball field. God Bless."
"I remember when Teri and I taught together and we went in the woods and cut our Christmas tree down with Docs help. I'd never done that before.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time."
"Bev,I first met Doc when he was on the Tipton City Council and then he became my Dentist. Thru all the years he remained my"FRIEND". The last time I saw him at Senior Dining < he still had that contagious smile.He wasone of the"good ole boys""
"Bev and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Doc's passing he was a kind and gentle man. I wish I could attend the visitation to give you a hug and let you know I am thinking of your family but I will be out of town. Your family is in my prayers."
"I am so sad to hear of Doc's passing. I have such fond memories of Doc from my high school softball years. The class of 1986 was much more successful because of his knowledge and support. I still use some of his tips he gave me back then as I coach the 7th graders from Tipon to this day. He was a great man! Gone but never forgotten... "