Judith Gay Reed Obituary
The passing of Judith Gay Reed of Waukee, Iowa occurred on July 25, 2026. Judith, born on September 30, 1942, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Virgel E. Behrens and Palma Lillian Behrens (Borlaug). She is survived by: her husband Patrick William Reed; her children, Patrick "Bill" William Reed Jr. (Kerri) of Newton, Mikel of Kennesaw, Georgia, Erin (Doug) of Waukee, Ty of Houston, Texas and Lindsey (Paul) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; her brother Ted (Jane) of Minburn; her grandchildren, Patrick "Trae" William Reed III (Maddie), Andrew Reed (AnnaGrace), Abby Ewing (Travis), Ashlee Downs (Connor), Alexandra Reed, Paige Jansen (Shane), Zachary Downs (Daniela), Mason Reed, Max Reed, Jonas Solko and Liam Solko; her great grandchildren, Thompson Ewing, Toby Ewing, Harper Jansen, Scarlett Reed, Teddy Ewing, Parker Jansen, Virginia "Gigi" Reed and Patrick "Pax" William Reed IV; her nieces and nephews, Matthew Behrens (Emily), Jim Reed (Kari), Nguyen Pham (Mei Ling), Leah Berte (Tim), Vicki Reed, Charlene Kelley (Pat), Roberta Nigro, Gail Lundquist (David) and Sarah Porsche; and her pets, Luna, Manny and Stubby.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa (Fort Dodge) or Above and Beyond Cancer (Des Moines).
