78, died Saturday, April 21, 2007 at his home in Ventura. He was born December 23, 1928 in Los Angeles and was a 20 year Ventura County resident, moving here from Pacific Palisades. Mr. Reeder served his country in the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marine. He was employed by McDonnell Douglas for 20 years, then worked as a locksmith in Los Angeles and Ventura for over 20 years, and later worked for the County of Ventura for 10 years. He was a member of the Riviera Masonic Lodge #780 F.&.A.M. in Pacific Palisades, and the Shrine Club. More recently, he was active in the Mature Minglers. Mr. Reeder was a world traveler, loved the outdoors and camping with family, friends and his dogs, and was an aviation enthusiast, able to spot a passing aircraft overhead and inform you of details regarding its make and manufacture. He will be missed by his son, Stephen Reeder, of Felton; daughter, Debra Reeder, of Ventura; grandchil-dren, Crystal, Lloyd, Daniel, and Theresa Perroncel; and many lifetime friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley Jean Reeder in 1990. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 27, 2007, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. Donations in Lloyd Reeder’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Ventura County Chapter, 250 W. Citrus Grove, Suite 200, Ox-nard, CA 93036. Reeder pg.02 Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home & Crematory, Ventura.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 25, 2007. Read the original PDF.