It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Michael (Mike) Lewis Reed, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Phebe Reed, and predeceased by his Father (Bric Reed) in 1993; Sister, Colleen Reed and Brother, Neil Reed (Helga), Nieces: Chelsea Reed (David) & Jacey (Rob) and Nephew, Lucas Kowalski. Great Niece, Maddi, along with many cousins and extended family. Mike was born in Prince George, BC on June 17, 1960, and grew up in Calgary, Alberta for the first part of his life and then completed high school in Enderby, BC. He attended post-secondary education in Kamloops, BC, and dedicated his career to the automotive industry as he was a hot rod enthusiast and enjoyed all things parts and cars. He loved working in the parts department(s) at St. Albert Dodge, Capital Dodge, and Crosstown Dodge in the Edmonton region and had many wonderful colleagues he worked with. Mike was very close with his family and had just recently moved in with his sister and nephew. He enjoyed the past few months being able to spend more time with them and also visited his 90-year-old mom, Phebe, who had moved from BC to Alberta, into a care home just 10 minutes away. Mike was known for being a loyal, gentle soul. He was quiet at times but had a great sense of humor. Chances are if you knew Mike, you knew how much he loved to send greeting cards – usually a month early. We will forever miss those wonderful check-ins and know in our hearts he is sending them from heaven now. Every summer, he enjoyed visiting family and friends in the North Okanagan and also loved listening to music while he drove down. Mike was also a huge animal lover – especially his cat, Chi. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in Mike’s name to the Hervey Foundation for Cats (www.herveycats.com) or any cat rescue, charity of one’s choice. Mike would not have wanted any sadness or to be a bother to anyone, it was just Mike’s way. May we all find comfort knowing he is now in his Dad’s embrace and is our Angel above us, looking out for everyone. May you rest in peace, Mike. We love and miss you dearly. -June 17, 1960 – September 30, 2021- A interment gathering will occur in Spring 2022 in Camrose, Alberta
I had know Mike for a long time we were good friends online he had told me he wasn’t well but it was a shock and with great sadness when I saw that he had passed away
Rest In Peace Mike my Good Friend
God Bless You
I have known you a lot of years and have had a lot of laughs going to miss you Bro.
Mike, I will always remember how special you were with me and all those you considered friends and your family.
I was very proud to call you a friend colleague.
Your smile and kindness will never be forgotten by me.
My sincere condolences to your family and friends. We know you are in a better place. God bless you.
To Colleen, Mikes mom and family:
My heartfelt sadness on the passing of your brother and son.
Mike was a great friend and amazing roommate. There was no one I felt I could trust more than him as a good friend and roommate.
With sadness but good memories,
Gerard
To Mike: I will miss you my dear friend – working with you was such a pleasure, you put a smile on my face everyday and made me laugh just about as often. I will miss your excitement about the classic you would find online and share with me and the fun we had on weekends chasing down toy cars whether in the city or a fun road trip outside the city to see if that hidden gem was out there. Your passion for life was unsurpassed. I feel privileged to have had you in my life and privileged to be your friend. Until we meet again in the next life 🙂
So long Mike. It was a pleasure knowing you and we will miss you. RIP. May your Memory Be Eternal!
Our family was blessed with lots of wonderful people, wonderful memories, and now our big group of cousins that were so close in age is missing an important cousin, our Mike. It is hard to believe. He was so kind and gentle, and he will be dearly missed. My heartfelt condolences to all who are mourning the loss of this pretty wonderful guy.
Mike, I never imagined my life with out you and here we are……My heart is torn. I feel like part of me is missing ! Although you were my big brother I often thought of you as a little brother to protect under my wing. We were supposed to grow old together ! You will always be in my heart, taken to soon ! Miss you so much. Your Chi is safe & loved adjusting to life. All my love and more SIS *
Dear Mike aka Whoppiepie you left us far too soon , You were a amazing friend and coworker and will never be replaced ! I loved hearing your “ good morning Margaret’s” and witty banter ! You were a gentle kind soul and will be forever missed , may you rest well . Until we meet again … your Sandra aka Margaret.
Dear Uncle Mike,
It’s hard to comprehend you are gone Uncle. You were such a wonderful part of my life and so many people have shared how kind you were and how much they also cherished having you in theirs. I admire that you lived your passion for cars and I hope to do you proud by living out my passions too. Much love. Please give grandpa a big hug from us. Xoxo
He sounded like a wonderful man Coleen. I’m so sorry for you and your family’s loss. He will always be in your heart and in your memories. Take care, stay strong.
Our condolences to Mrs . Reed , Colleen and family ,Neil and family .We have lost a kind loving friend and heaven has gained an angel . RIP Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mike’s family. He was a dear friend and will be greatly missed by so many.
Love you Uncle Mike. May you Rest In Peace. Thanks for being a great uncle and even more a god father to me.
The world is a sadder place without Mike. He is already missed. Lots of love and hugs to the whole family.
Forever miss you Mike, such a great caring Brother in Law!