Stephen Earl Reid
1949 - 2020
Newton- Stephen Earl Reid, age 70, of
Newton, died at his residence on June 17, 2020, with his wife at his
side. Stephen was born October 13, 1949, to Glen and Harriet (Sharp)
Reid in Atchison, Kansas.
He graduated from Atchison High School
and then entered the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Alaska where his
skills as a mechanic were needed. After his honorable discharge, he
held several jobs as a mechanical tech, with the last being Southern
Star Central Gas Pipeline Inc., where he worked until his retirement.
In 1986 he married Angelie Blakley in
Wichita, Kansas. Stephen loved working on his antique cars, restoring
and showing them. He enjoyed attending and watching NASCAR races,
practicing his Jeopardy skills, and training his cat, Skooma.
Stephen is survived by his wife,
Angelie Reid of Newton; sister, Janet Straub of Topeka; brother,
Phillip M. Reid of Basehor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Glen and Harriet Reid.
Cremation has been requested, and no
services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to Harry
Hynes Memorial Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
