Marcia, I couldn't agree more. It was so good to see him at the last reunion but I also realized that it could well be the last time I'd see him. I had visited him in SF in Sept just before our reunion & also 3 times in France over the last several years. Each time we had a wonderful time, often regaling each other about stories of our times in Cincy & experiences at WHHS, I think about him daily & will miss him dearly. He was definitely "one of a kind", caring, empathetic & just a wonderful human being. I never heard him utter a bad word about anyone. He could always find the good in any situation, no matter how bad it seemed. I fondly remember how much fun he had at the last reunion despite being in significant pain & being so exhausted having just completed a medical treatment the week before. May you RIP , Reed
There's a wonderful obituary of Reed with awesome photos, Google Reed Eller and it will come up. Reed was like a shining star at our last reunion. Although I barely knew him when we were in school, he became a memorable friend from our reunions. I daydreamed about getting to go to France and stay at his country home. He made his way in our class with such charm, warmth and goodwill, it was actually literally awesome. He is much missed.
Last fall I joined Liz in a couple of fun, engaged conversations with Reed. Never did he show signs of pain or fatigue. What a testimony to his courage and commitment in coming to Reunion and participating fully. It will remain seared in my memory.
Three years ago to the day, Reed and his wife, Debbie, stopped in Missoula. I had not known Reed well at Walnut Hills so we had simply arranged for a brunch together. We enjoyed each other's company so much that we persuaded them to join us at our cottage on Flathead Lake and then on to Glacier Park. Reed and I stayed up late eveings sipping scotch, catching up on the past 60 years and discussing health issues. Reed's mobility was limited yet he kept pushing to see more of the Park and enthused over everything even though fires were still simmering in portions of the Park.
We roomed together at our reuniuon last fall. Reed was hurting: in pain, fatigued and, I suspect, wondering if he should have come. He never complained openly and when time came for a reunion event he took meticulous care in getting ready and threw himself into socializiing. Reed genuinely loved the company and conversation of others. His ready smile was for real; he had an irrepressible zest for life and, I believe, lived his to the fullest. Dave Hopper deserves recognition for his devotion to Reed and thoughtful medical advicde.
I think Reed would want us to embrace life energetically and fully. May his spirit resonate through all of us.
Marcia D. High (Pursley)
Despite his health challenges Reed seemed ageless during our last reunion. Almost child like
in a beautiful way. I enjoyed our slow walks to and from places--giving me a chance to
appreciate him more and more. His passing is difficult to accept. Marcia
G. David K. Hopper
Marcia, I couldn't agree more. It was so good to see him at the last reunion but I also realized that it could well be the last time I'd see him. I had visited him in SF in Sept just before our reunion & also 3 times in France over the last several years. Each time we had a wonderful time, often regaling each other about stories of our times in Cincy & experiences at WHHS, I think about him daily & will miss him dearly. He was definitely "one of a kind", caring, empathetic & just a wonderful human being. I never heard him utter a bad word about anyone. He could always find the good in any situation, no matter how bad it seemed. I fondly remember how much fun he had at the last reunion despite being in significant pain & being so exhausted having just completed a medical treatment the week before. May you RIP , Reed
Elisabeth Rutter
There's a wonderful obituary of Reed with awesome photos, Google Reed Eller and it will come up. Reed was like a shining star at our last reunion. Although I barely knew him when we were in school, he became a memorable friend from our reunions. I daydreamed about getting to go to France and stay at his country home. He made his way in our class with such charm, warmth and goodwill, it was actually literally awesome. He is much missed.
Ledlie Dinsmore (Bell)
Last fall I joined Liz in a couple of fun, engaged conversations with Reed. Never did he show signs of pain or fatigue. What a testimony to his courage and commitment in coming to Reunion and participating fully. It will remain seared in my memory.
Tom Roy
Three years ago to the day, Reed and his wife, Debbie, stopped in Missoula. I had not known Reed well at Walnut Hills so we had simply arranged for a brunch together. We enjoyed each other's company so much that we persuaded them to join us at our cottage on Flathead Lake and then on to Glacier Park. Reed and I stayed up late eveings sipping scotch, catching up on the past 60 years and discussing health issues. Reed's mobility was limited yet he kept pushing to see more of the Park and enthused over everything even though fires were still simmering in portions of the Park.
We roomed together at our reuniuon last fall. Reed was hurting: in pain, fatigued and, I suspect, wondering if he should have come. He never complained openly and when time came for a reunion event he took meticulous care in getting ready and threw himself into socializiing. Reed genuinely loved the company and conversation of others. His ready smile was for real; he had an irrepressible zest for life and, I believe, lived his to the fullest. Dave Hopper deserves recognition for his devotion to Reed and thoughtful medical advicde.
I think Reed would want us to embrace life energetically and fully. May his spirit resonate through all of us.