Reed Curtis Hall

Reed Curtis Hall, 81, passed away on February 11, 2014 of natural causes after an extended stay at Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born in McCammon, Idaho on July 3, 1932, the third son of Royal Alvoid Hall and Lucile Curtis. He was raised on a farm near the railroad tracks and always held a great love for trains. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers, Ken and Caroll in his youth. Reed spent his early adult life in San Francisco, California where he married Fran Smith. They were blessed with three daughters, Shannon Michelle, Shaunna Elizabeth, and Julien (Julie) Elaine. Fran and Reed divorced. After spending some time in Phoenix, Arizona, Reed returned to Idaho where he married Fran Davis. A son, John Curtis was born to this union, however, this marriage also ended in divorce. In 1985 Reed met a young widow, Marlene Schwab, at a single-adult dance. They celebrated their 28th Wedding Anniversary in December 2013. During their marriage, they were able to travel many times to California, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, and Texas to spend time with family and explore these unfamiliar areas of the United States. During these trips, they collected character rocks and driftwood that would later be featured in their rock garden. Reed enjoyed wood working, landscaping, dance, jazz, and playing the drums. He loved to create beautiful gifts made of wood for this children and grandchildren. He had good carpentry skills and cherished the opportunity to use his Grandfather Curtis's tools in his carpentry work. He worked hard to maintain a beautiful yard and a well kept home. His favorite landscape project was the lovely backyard rock garden and pond he and Marlene created together, which served as the focal point for weddings, open houses, and numerous family gatherings. He was pleased to have the opportunity to enjoy this garden with many friends and family over the years. He learned to play drums at a young age and had the opportunity to play with several local dance bands over the years. He had a natural rhythm and an ear for music. He loved jazz, especially played on the piano. Although he never took a piano lesson and could not read music, his ear for music allowed him to compose several jazz piano compositions and one rockin' boogie woogie. Reed also enjoyed reading and writing poetry. He worked as an automotive detailing specialist, a massage therapist, and a small engine technician. He was trained to serve his community as a CASA volunteer. Reed was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Alameda 5th Ward, and held the office of high priest at the time of his passing. He has served in many callings in the Church including single adult advisor with his wife Marlene, ward missionary, home teacher, and as a teacher for the high priest quorum. He loved the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and was firm in his convictions, unashamed to share his testimony of sacred things. Reed was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Kenneth and Caroll, and sister, Darlene. He is survived by his four children, daughters Shaunna Elizabeth Hall and Shannon Michelle Hall, both of San Francisco, California, Julien Elaine (Julie) Hall, Indianapolis, Indiana, and son, (John Bill) Bybee, Pocatello, Idaho; two grandchildren, Robert and Jaclynn Hall-Dobbs (Julien's children), and numerous step children and step grandchildren. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Quinn Meadows for the compassionate quality care given to Reed during his time as their patient; and to Candice for always stepping in and going the extra mile for Reed and his family. Marlene would like to extend her personal gratitude to Dr. LaVonne Mills and her nurse Sandy for their encouragement and gentle, nurturing care during this time; and extend her heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in Reed's care for the genuine compassion and concern they have shown toward her. She would also like to thank President Greg Evans and the 53 Branch for their love, concern, and the uplifting nurturing of their spiritual needs. Funeral services for Reed will be held on Saturday, 15 February at 11:00 AM at the Alameda 5th Ward chapel located at 1440 E. Lakeview Pocatello, 83201. A viewing will be held Friday evening February 14, from 6 - 8 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello and one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at Norton Cemetery in McCammon. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.colonial-funeral home.com.