Birth date: Sep 16, 1953 Death date: Jan 13, 2022
Big Rapids - Mark Duane Reeds, 68, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Royal View Retirement Community in Mecosta, following a courageous year-long battle with Lymphoma. He was born on September 16, 1953 Read Obituary
Even though Mark was our neighbor, we really got to know him during the past couple of years. Â He would come over and visit with us on our front porch. Â It was always uplifting to hear him speak with his positive outlook on life, never comparing his life
Mark was my best friend growing up and every summer for years we spent weeks together. He was a true friend. His mind was working all the time, we played a lot of games, mostly strategy. We could play monopoly with two die, and orange cards and yellow, at
I met Mark when Dana  asked him to be in our wedding, almost 45 years ago.  He was Dana's  best friend as kids and best man at our wedding. Dana tells the story of them playing monopoly (by memory) with just dice when they were suppose to be sleeping.
Thinking of you and your family, Ruth, as you journey through this time. My heart goes out to you. Sending you prayers for as much comfort and peace as is possible. With heartfelt condolences and hugs from the ether.
Kirsten
My parents, Bob and Carol Jones, and I send Ruth, Rachel and Whitney our love and prayers for comfort and peace. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of this amazing Dad, Husband, Grandpa, friend and bridge partner.
Our friendship with Mark began just a year or so ago when he became a frequent visitor on our porch talking with Harlan and me. I have never known anyone who was kinder or more positive than Mark. In spite of all his difficulties, he was always trying t
Rachel and Whitney,
We've never met a man any prouder of his daughters than your father. The two of you brought him more happiness than anything else in life. We're so very sorry for your loss. Your father was such a bright light in our lives, to the n
Many prayers sent to Ruth, Rachel, Whitney, and family on the passing of sweet Mark. He was always so proud of his family. I will miss talking about the Tigers with him. May God help you find Peace.
Mark was a childhood friend in Montague and our friendship resumed when I moved to Big Rapids. Mark was so sweet and friendly. Condolences to Ruth, Rachel and Whitney.
I don't think I've ever seen Mark without a smile on his face. We shared time together volunteering at Riverview-he was such a good dad. Time passed, and I switched over to delivering Meals On Wheels, still in the Riverview area. Mark was always out wa
