Rita had many interests that included planting and nurturing her garden; she enjoyed animals; and she loved to walk along the beach and collect sea shells. Rita was also an avid reader and she went to great lengths to pass that love on to others. She was a part of the Host Program at Buna Elementary, which challenged the young people to not only read books, but also understand what they read. She loved to help her church with Vacation Bible School every year. One of her favorite passions was to just get in the truck with her husband and ride, going nowhere, just to enjoy the day, each other and new scenery.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Malhan Dartez and a baby brother she never got to know; and three sons, Jody Reed, J.W. Reed and Mark Domingue.
Left to keep her memory is her husband John Reed; daughter Donna Martel; sons, Craig Domingue and James Reed; sister Ann Wright; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Rita’s Life will take place at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 am. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 23, 2018.
Fond memories of expressions can be shared at www.forest lawnmpfh.com or at facebook.com/forestlawnfh for the Reed Family.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18