Obituary
John Bruce Reeder
December 23rd, 1851 - January 16th, 2023
John Bruce Reeder, 71, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home on January 16, 2023.
John was born December 23, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, to Seth Darrell and Mary Lou Foutz Reeder. John had a happy childhood with his older brother, Dan; younger brothers, Tom and David; and sister, Nancy. Visiting his grandparents and cousins was always a highlight.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a teacher, librarian, custodian, and Cub Scouts Den leader.
He attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
On April 14, 1972, he married Bonita Burtenshaw in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they raised five children. They enjoyed spending time in Island Park at the Reeder cabin.
John was a hard worker. He retired from INL after 29 years as a custodian. He continued to do custodial work for The Good Samaritan, Fairwinds, Idaho Falls Temple, and Dillard’s. He also owned a carpet cleaning business, and was well liked by all.
After his divorce he met and married Sherry Bowman on January 22, 2002. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple in September 2005. They enjoyed traveling, going to movies, going on walks with their beloved dogs, Rizzy and Whylee, and visiting family.
John is survived by his wife, Sherry Reeder of Idaho Falls, ID; children, Joseph (Heather) Reeder, Robert Reeder, Michael (Diana) Reeder, Rebecca (Ralph) Faneus, Mary (Nathan) Rowan; step-children, Michelle Denison, Jesse (Laura) Mitchell, Curtis (Robyn) Mitchell, Justin (Leesa) Mitchell, Ryan (Katrina) Mitchell, and Randy (Alice) Mitchell; siblings, Daniel Reeder, Thomas (Kim) Reeder, David (Susan) Reeder, Nancy (Douglas) Weber; over 30 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Seth Darrell and Mary Lou Foutz Reeder.
We love and miss you John; until we meet again.
Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Idaho Falls 28th Ward, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive, with Bishop Jason Yarrington officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and Saturday from 11-11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
