Darrell Reeder

View Memorial Photo TributeDarrell a loving husband father grandfather uncle and friend went home with the Lord on June 14 2008 after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded to Heaven by his parents Mildred and Royal Reeder and his son John. He is survived by ''Casey his wife and best friend of 50 years; son Brian Reeder and Terri; daughter Vicki Bukovesky and Bryon three grandsons: Brandon Andrew and Niklas. Also surviving him is his sister Donna Winebrenner and Bill; brother Duane Reeder and Darlene; brother-in-law Phil Jones and JoAnna; six nieces eight nephews and their spouses; and many other family members and friends. Darrell was born in Barberton Ohio a 1955 graduate of Barberton High School and a 1967 graduate of the University of Akron. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox and Gould Ocean Systems until he joined Don Williams and Associates in Medina Ohio where he worked for 25 years until his retirement in 1999. The values learned during his formative years from family church education Boy Scouts and athletics was a testimony of his life. He passed his values on to his family. By example he taught his children to love Jesus and the importance of family. He encouraged his children to pursue their dreams and provided opportunities for success. He was a teacher a coach a scoutmaster a peace maker; always encouraging always consistent always forgiving and most of all always loving. The Boy Scouts was a gift that he received from his father and passed on to his son. As a boy he excelled as a scout and as a young man he worked as a counselor at Camp Manatoc developing friendships and values that lasted his lifetime. He was a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and was a member of the ceremony team. Scouting played such an important role in the man that he became; without thought he exemplified the Scout Law which reflected his Christian values. A Scout is: ''Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean and Reverent''. Darrell was a tireless ''helper''. He served on his church's building committee planning for the future and keeping His Lord's house in good repair. He spent countless hours lending a hand to others visiting praying for and with friends and family often with his tool bucket in hand. Later in life Darrell's heart for God spirit for fun and desire to help others lead him to his ministry as ''Pogo'' the clown. Darrell and Casey or ''Pogo'' and ''Squeaky'' could often be found at nursing homes church affairs hospitals Christmas and birthday parties doing skits magic tricks creating balloon animals or stirring a pot of ''Salvationa Stew'' with his canoe paddle. ''Pogo'' continuously found new ways to share God's Word through this ministry and enjoyed passing on his ministry to his daughter Vicki or ''Coco and hopefully ''Jimmy Bob''. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers cards continuous concerns and the heartfelt willingness to help these last two months. ''I tell you the truth; whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life''. John 5:24. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Friday June 27 2008 at ****(LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED)****Chapel Hill CMA Church 1160 Howe Road Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 44221. (330) 929-1900. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. (Nursery is available) In lieu of flowers please donate to Darrell's ministries and causes: WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH - MISSIONS OR BUILDING FUNDS 3398 S. Weymouth Rd Medina Ohio 44256. Darrell had a heart for quietly reaching individuals with the Good News of salvation and served his church for many years on building committees. ANTIOCH ALLIANCE CHURCH P.O. Box 84 Sutton West Virginia 26601. Antioch Alliance Church is a mission plant church in Sutton West Virginia pastored by Bryon and Vicki (daughter) Bukovesky. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - GREAT TRAIL COUNCIL In care of Brian Reeder 959 W. Market Street Akron Ohio 44313. The Boy Scouts was an influential part of Darrell's character and values which he endeavored to pass on to the next generation of young men.