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September 18, 1942—October 13, 2024 Robert “Bob” or “papa” Reed was a beloved grandfather, father and husband during his incredible 82 years of life. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 13, 2024. Bob had a long and full life.
He was born on September 18, 1942 in Elko, Nevada to two loving parents John J and Velma L. Reed. He attended grade school in Lee, NV from 1-4 grade and a one room school known as Hilltop for 5-7 grade.
He was especially proud to have been a part the Hilltop school, where they rode their horses to school and would pass time searching for lupine, one of his favorite flowers. He was among the first students at Hilltop, along with his sister Shirlee, Ronnie and Milton Smith, Linda Drown, Bob, Bill, Marilyn and Patty Kane, and Kit and Kay Lear. He went on to graduate from Elko High School in 1960 and attended Albion Christian College for a year before transferring to the University of Nevada Reno for 2 more years.
It was there that he met his wife of 59 years, Loretta Johnson. They were married in 1965 in Lovelock, NV and went on to have 3 children with the oldest being Kristi, then Jake and lastly John. They raised their children on the Willow Creek Ranch where they learned the ways of ranching and hard work.
His children grew up and produced 9 grandchildren who loved spending time with their “papa”. One of Bob’s greatest achievements besides his family and ranch, was his Ruby Mountain Spring Water company that he started in 1991 and is still in business today. He spent many years delivering water across Elko County and he became known as the water man.
He once said he’d work up until he couldn’t climb in the truck anymore and he kept his word, delivering through 80 years old. Bob grew up, ranched and passed away at his lifetime home on the Willow Creek Ranch, exactly where he wanted to be. He is now survived by his wife Loretta, daughter Kristi Tomera, sons Jake and John Reed, sister Shirlee Buzzetti, and 9 grandchildren Garrett Tomera, Mary Tomera, Sam Tomera, Jaxon Tomera, Sidney Reed, Macey Reed, George Reed, Julian Reed, Hugh Reed.
We will remember Bob for his happy-go-lucky nature, goofy personality, and all his funny little jokes and sayings. We will miss Bob dearly, but are forever grateful for the time we had to spend with him. We will always feel his presence in our hearts.
The services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on November 2, with a viewing starting at 11 and the service following at Noon. After the service is concluded there will be a celebration of life at the Basque House where we would love everyone to gather for some good food and drinks. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox.
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