Darlene passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022. She was born in Denver Colorado on November 26, 1933 to George and Mable Reisbeck who went on to give her eight brothers and sisters. They were lovingly known as Dorothy "Botsie" Herbertson, Betty "Dooley" Bissell(Lloyd), George (Shirley), Kenneth "Snugs" Reed (Birdie), Annette "Snookie" Rowland (Richard), Harold "Poochie" (Patricia), Myrna "Dooper" Lane, Joyce (Donald) Burke. Preceded in death by husband Alvin C Reed and son Robert "Bobby" Fortin.
Darlene is survived by daughter-in-law Sheri (Bobby) Fortin of Colorado, Son Richard Fortin of California, Daughter Denise Fortin of Colorado, Son Daniel (Laura) Fortin of Colorado; Grandchildren Jodi Fortin, Jessie (Danielle) Fortin, Tami Fortin, Jennilee (Hamilton) Walrod, Corey (Virginia) Fortin; Great Grandchildren: James Fortin, Emma Walrod, Abigail Walrod, Remington Fortin and Caroline Walrod. Sister Joyce (Donald) Burke of Reno, NV, sister-in-law Patricia Reisbeck of Colorado, Brother-in-law Richard Rowland of California, cousin-in-law Don Reigel of Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews who loved and adored her.
Family and friends were everything to Darlene. The siblings gathered every year to go on an excursion to which they took turns picking the location. Fun was had by all. The whole family and friends 65 plus had gathered several times a year for mountain trips and yard parties. Darlene will truly be missed.
A memorial service will be held Friday February 11th, 2022 at 10:00am at Olinger Crown Hill Crown Hill Chapel at 7777 W. 29th ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Following the memorial service will be a committal service at Ft Logan Cemetery at 12:00pm. A celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CrownHillFuneral.com for the Reed family.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18