Janet L. Reid's Obituary
Janet L. Reid, age 72, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, after courageously battling cancer for several months. She was born on January 13, 1948 in Muskegon, MI to Liberty and Gloria (McPherson) Reid. She has been a life-long resident of Muskegon. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and was a longtime member at Unity Church of Muskegon. She graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s degree in business. Janet worked for 20 plus years at her family’s business, Reid Tool Supply Company as a Department Manager. She followed in her mother’s and sister’s footsteps and was a former member of the Zonta group. She loved all types of animals but had a real passion for horses. She raised a quarter horse named The Lark Ascending that won the Superhorse Competition in Oklahoma City. Janet was also an avid fisher and made many trips to Colorado to fish with her aunt and uncle. During the chilly winters in Michigan, Janet and her sister Ethel would escape to Green Valley, Arizona to soak up the sunshine. She was known to be a quiet woman, but she did not hesitate when it came to her quick-witted comments. She was a kind and tender-hearted soul who will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her siblings, Karen “Kay” (John) Bernard and Paul (Evelyn) Reid, 4 nieces, Cathy, Aileen, Erica and Amber; 5 nephews, Adam, David, John, Andrew and Eli; several great-nieces and nephews; dear friends; Ruth ,Irene, Jennie and Julie; and caretaker, Vicki. The family would also like to thank Harbor Hospice and Comfort Keepers for the great care they provided Janet. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ethel Strach; brother-in-law, Mike Strach; and nephews, Brandon and Paul Jr. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Memorial contributions in Janet’s name may be directed to the NOAH Project, Pound Buddies or the Janet Reid Fund at the Muskegon Community Foundation. You may visit the family’s online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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