Jeraldyne Marie Reed

Jeraldyne McNearney Reed, 87, passed away unexpectedly November 29, 2016 as the result of a fall. She was born to Mamie & Percy McNearney on August 29, 1929 in Colville, Washington. Jerry married Robert Reed on January 8, 1955 and they resided in Clark Fork, Idaho until Bob’s passing in 1982. Jerry then moved to Spokane and trained to be a Kidney Dialysis Technician at Sacred Heart. She spent 8 years caring for patients in that capacity, and later took a job with Elderly Services until she retired. She was preceded in death by 9 siblings, including most recently her sister Kelsey Hatcher and brother-in-law, Reno Hatcher. She leaves behind 2 daughters, Roberta Reed, and Judy (Chuck) Hines, loving-companion, Jim Sykes, Grandchildren; Michael (Buffi) Godbout, Nick Godbout, Levi Hines, Shelby Hines, Cassie Hayes; 3 Great-Grandchildren, brother-in-law John Reed of Spokane, sister-in-law Gloria Moran of Sandpoint and numerous nieces and nephews. Jerry was known for her generous caring nature, compassion for others, and her stern sensibility. She spent numerous years caring for her husband Bob, and donated many hours to the Methodist Church and the Clark Fork School Band. Her passing leaves a large void in the lives of those that knew her, she will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Coffelt’s Funeral Home, 109 North Division Ave. Sandpoint, Idaho. She will be buried at the Clark Fork Cemetery.