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Adam Reed Obituary

Adam T. Reed of Rancho Santa Margarita and former resident of Visalia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the age of 29. Adam was born February 27, 1981 in Fresno, California to Bruce and Christine Reed. Adam graduated from Mt. Whitney High School Class of 1999 and also attended COS and Long Beach Community College. Adam was completing his Bachelors degree at CA Coast University. Adam was working as a Juvenile Probation officer for the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. Law enforcement was a vocation and not just a job for Adam and he met many friends who became his second family while working in Orange County. He enjoyed participating in a wide variety of physical activities and sports. He loved spending time at the ocean with family and friends. Adam was well known at the gym and the local shooting range. Traveling and having new experiences were a priority. He will be best remembered as a loving devoted son, brother and dear friend. His family and friends are heartbroken and he will be sadly missed. He is survived by his loving parents, Bruce and Christine Reed of Visalia; a brother, Joel Reed of Corvallis, Oregon; uncles, George Kenning, Jr. of Colorado; and Thomas Ask of Montana, aunts, Kathryn Kenning of New Mexico and Stephanie Kenning of CA; cousins, Mary Ann Unger of New Jersey; Bradley Williams of Arizona; Maura Macaluso and her children Sicilia and Joey Smith of CA as well as many beloved extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 5, 2010, 1:30 pm at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. A private interment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel A Celebration of Adam's life is being planned by the Orange County Sheriff's dept. and will be held at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected]

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Adam Reed

27 Entries

Stephanie Arias

November 26, 2022

Adam can't believe that it's been 12 years since you have been gone. You are not forgotten friend/classmate. I cherish our memories until I see you again.

martha Ryan

December 6, 2021

Keeping Adam in my prayers and memories. Take care and know that I am thinking of you.

Anthony,Lisa & Emily Engelsgaard

December 9, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Suzy Petersen

December 9, 2010

Chris & Bruce, and all of Adam's friends and family, we are very sorry for your loss and are thinking of you during this difficult time. We had only met Adam at our Gleason family gathering but enjoyed him throughly.

Gina Buffaloe

December 7, 2010

Dr. Reed and Family,
I am praying for you in your time of grief and loss. God bless Adam and your family.
Love,
Gina Buffaloe

Justin Cohen

December 6, 2010

Adam, you were a great friend to me for many years. Our friendship was odd, being the we live on opposite coasts. Funny thing was, I spoke to you, more than I speak to some of my local friends. Whether it was football, UFC, cars, boxing, gym talk, or just your regular half sarcastic always funny comments, I will cherish what we shared. I feel honored to at least have been able to take you out for dinner and drinks on your trip to New York last year, and grateful that my fiance had the chance to meet you as well. You were a kind, generous, funny, and highly regarded friend, who will never be forgotten. Your passing was way too soon and way too sudden, it all is very hard for me to realize still. I'm truly honored to have been a trusted friend of yours. Love you brother, and you are in my thoughts forever.

Justin Cohen

December 6, 2010

Adam, you were a great friend to me for many years. Our friendship was odd, being the we live on opposite coasts. Funny thing was, I spoke to you, more than I speak to some of my local friends. Whether it was football, UFC, cars, boxing, gym talk, or just your regular half sarcastic always funny comments, I will cherish what we shared. I feel honored to at least have been able to take you out for dinner and drinks on your trip to New York last year, and grateful that my fiance had the chance to meet you as well. You were a kind, generous, funny, and highly regarded friend, who will never be forgotten. Your passing was way too soon and way too sudden, it all is very hard for me to come to terms with still. I'm truly honored to have been a trusted friend of yours. Love you brother, you are in my thoughts forever.

Yizza Gomez

December 6, 2010

Adam,

I never would I have imagined having to write this goodbye. I'm sorry that you're gone but you're in a better place. Thanks again for listening and for all the laughs. Now there's another star to light up the sky. You will be missed. My sincerest condolences go out to the Reed family.

Martha Ryan

December 4, 2010

Chris, Bruce and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son Adam. Please accept sincere condolences from Matt and Maggie and I to you in your time of loss and grief. Will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. We only met Adam at my mom's birthday party a few years ago, but he was such a nice guy and I enjoyed several moments with him. wish that I could have known him better. God bless him on his journey home.

Nick Efstathiou

December 3, 2010

Adam, you were like an older brother to me, a good friend, I can trust you with my life. This is a sad week for many of us. I am going to miss all the conversations we used to have about life and all the advice you had given me. Oh yeah, and all the joking around was classic! Watch over us big guy!My condolences to your family. We love you!

John Nguyen

December 3, 2010

Adam, You will be missed my friend. It was always nice having a 6ft guy around for back up and to give the juvi's an intimidation factor. God had a bigger and better plan for you. We'll catch up to you someday... My condolences to your family and may you rest in peace.

Brandon Recendez

December 3, 2010

Your energy, humour, and spirit won't be forgotten bro. That one piece of advice you gave me 3 years ago has had a lifetime impact. Thanks and god bless.

Kim McLain

December 3, 2010

Dearest Bruce, Chris and Joel,
Our family sends their heartfelt condolences to each of you. It seems like only yesterday when we became acquainted at Crestwood. Adam always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to be around. I remember how sweet he was to our goddaughter Emily when they spent time together at Valley Childrens so many years ago. Please know that we are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers. My heart is so heavy for each of you. We send our love to you - Kevin, Kim, Sean & Erik McLain

Jeanette Soria

December 3, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Reed family. Adam you will be missed by your co-workers. Thanks for all the good shifts. Rest in Peace.

Stephanie Arias

December 3, 2010

Reed,
We started this journey together with probation and it makes me sad i wont have my friend my classmate to talk to anymore.Im grateful that we got to spend that graveyard shift together, but mostly im grateful for all the memories we have. I know when i was transfered to YLA and than JH we became closer.I keep looking at our bbi messages and memories and know i will miss ya friend, but i wont say goodbye because i know i will see ya again.So for now my friend i will say see ya when i get there, for now friend just do me one last favor watch over your probation family, friends and your family.Thanks for leaving your footprint on my heart.....

Deirdra Riordon

December 3, 2010

wow, back in the day it was good times adam.... can't believe you're gone. my prayers are with your family. i know you're lookin down with that classic killer smile. you'll be missed.

JIMMY WATSON

December 3, 2010

ADAM.ADAM. WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES AS ROOM MATES OUR EARLY TWENTYS. TIMES ILL ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND & NEVER FORGET. REAST IN PEACE BRO.....

Ray Yarbrough

December 3, 2010

Adam, Thanks for the memories you have given me! We had some great shifts together! You will be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends!

Jeff Gallagher

December 3, 2010

Adam, you will be missed. You never let adversity get in your way. Rest in Peace.

Gina Reyes

December 3, 2010

May the Lord give your family strength during this most difficult time. I know the feeling of losing a young son myself. Have faith and know that he is in a better place, a peaceful place. I hope that will be of some comfort. He was one of my many co-workers. I didn't know Adam that well, but he always greeted me with a smile and a hello. He was a very sweet young man. He will be missed.

Cynthia Madrigal

December 2, 2010

I will miss you my friend Adam. My heart goes out to his family. I am greatful for the memories I have of Adam and the great times we spent. Thanks Adam for marking your spot in my life.

amy Zepeda

December 2, 2010

My heart goes out to the Reed family. He will be missed by his co-workers and friends. Adam will continue to live through the memories we have of him from this day forward...

Bethany Pruitt

December 2, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Reed family. Adam was a dear friend of mine in high school.I am saddened by the news of his death.Praying for you all at this time.

S Dye

December 2, 2010

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Adam was a great co-worker and a good person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all who loved him.

December 2, 2010

Adam , always with a smile , flowers , and a good bottle of wine . We used to joke , " is this for me or Courtney ? He would just laugh . Adam was always a part of every celebration that happened in San Clemente when Courtney and The Girls were Home . Their friendship was amazing . The Long Beach Years for Adam and Courtney were a special time that they really bonded . I know that she is beyond devastated , at this loss . They talked almost every day . With our Love To You All , Susan and Steve Schiefer

K. Bolden

December 2, 2010

I'm very sorry for the Reed family's loss. I was a co-worker of Adam's and we had planned to go to the shooting range one day. I'm very sad that I'm never going to get that experience with Adam. He will be greatly missed!