Reed, Mary Ruth (Byfield) 1928-2012

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Mary Ruth Reed
1928 - 2012
Dallas Center

Mary Reed, 84, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Dunkard Brethren Church, with burial to follow at Brethren Cemetery.

Mary was born on January 14, 1928, in Hughson, California to Frank and Margaret (Shotts) Byfield. She graduated from Ceres High School in 1945 and married Hayes Reed on May 5, 1948. Mary travelled with her husband for many years as he held Dunkard Brethren Revival Meetings throughout the United States. Mary never lived more than fifteen miles from her birthplace until moving to Dallas Center in 2006 to be with her husband during his final days. She chose to remain in Dallas Center after his passing to be near her daughter, Gloria.

Mary worked for Sears, Doctor's Medical Center and co-owned and operated Ideal Cleaners with her husband. For the better part of four decades Mary was employed by the Modesto City School District. Her love and concern for children gave her joy as she worked in the elementary school cafeterias.

Mary is survived by her children, Gloria (Gale) Haldeman of Dallas Center, IA, and Gary (Michelle) Reed of Rocklin, CA; her grandchildren, Ryan (Amy) Haldeman, Tiffany (Jason) Neal, B. Wade Haldeman, Corey Reed, Zachary Reed, and Justin Lindow; and her great-grandchildren; Tyler, Grant, Ella, Meredith, Whitney, Tyler and Austin. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sisters and three brothers.

Visitation begins 3 p.m. Friday at Iles Funeral Homes-Brandt Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Dunkard Brethren Church or Spurgeon Manor. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.

The family would like to express special gratitude to the caregivers at Spurgeon Manor and Iowa Hospice.

Mary will always be remembered for her strong faith, kind words, sweet smile, and calming voice.

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Published by the Des Moines (IA) Register on Mar. 09, 2012.