John Mercer Reid, Jr., age 73, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2019. John was born September 1, 1945. He was the son of Eythel J. (Ray) and John M. Reid. He attended Bush School, Leslie Middle School, South Salem High School, and graduated from Western Oregon State College with a degree in education.
John taught school in California, Texas, Virginia, Japan, Indonesia, Haiti, and Honduras. John married Marsha Bible. They were divorced years later. John leaves his daughter, Julie Nadeau, her husband, Tom, and grandchildren, Kate and Andrew. Sister, Peggy Reid, brother-in-law, Ron Bates. John also leaves niece, Debbie Bates, and nephews, Bob Bates and Walter Bates.
No services are planned at this time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hed-fh.com for the Reid family.