Judith Charmaine Reed Reinhart

Judy was born February 11, 1935 in Seattle, Washington. She moved to Grants Pass, Oregon in the spring of 1969 after proclaiming the Rogue Valley to be the prettiest place in the world.

Judy was a wonderful mother, wife and avid volunteer in her community. She enjoyed golf, painting and crafts. She especially enjoyed serving others. Judy was a long time member of PEO-CD, a sisterhood providing educational opportunities for female students. She, also, volunteered at the Grants Pass Museum of Art and numerous other non-profits throughout her life to make a difference in the lives of others.

Judy was fundamental in the implementation of the community garden “Raptor Creek Farm” to supply quality food to the Josephine County Food Bank. Sam Engel, previous operations director of Raptor Creek Farms stated, “Judy had a beautiful and expansive vision of what the community could accomplish by working together. It was that vision that made Raptor Creek Farm possible. Her compassionate influence and belief in our shared strength will continue to positively impact our community and improve countless lives. It is and honor to have known her and she will be remembered very fondly."

Judy and husband John Reinhart were strong advocates to create a city park with sports fields. Their contributions to the park were recognized with the naming of Reinhart Volunteer Park in Grants Pass.

Judy is survived by her children, whom she loved: Terrance D. Begley; William T. Begley; Judith B. Merchant; Lisa Marshall; John’s children: Steve Reinhart; Mike Reinhart; Ken Reinhart; Laura Dickenson; Maryanne Looney; along with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren each of which she loved and adored.

A memorial service will be held 1:00pm, Saturday May 6, 2017, at Reinhart Volunteer Park. Services provided by Chapel of the Valley- LB Hall Funeral Home www.chapel-valley.com.