Mrs. Harriet J. Reed's Obituary
Mrs. Harriet J. Reed, 96, passed away Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021. She was born July 19, 1925, to Joseph and Anna (Ham) Schuitema in Muskegon and lived most of her life here. She had worked for GTE for 32 years before retiring in 1986 and was a member of Hope Reformed Church. She married Elmer W. Reed on February 14, 1975, and he preceded her in death in 2010. She is survived by three daughters, Darlene (Jerry) Phillips, Corkie Carlson, Claudia (Tom) Peliotes; 1 stepson, Michael (Anne) Reed; eight grandchildren, several great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Bjornstrom. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Frank and Joseph Schuitema, and Ida Salter. In accordance with her wishes there will be no services. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Reed may be made to Spectrum Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442.
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