Frank Fremont Reed

REED, Frank Fremont (Monty) Beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully in his home at 3:05 a.m. on September 26, 2012 in Santa Barbara California, in the arms of his loving wife of 50 years, Jaquelin Silverthorne Reed. Following a near fatal car accident near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin in June of 2012, Monty fought bravely to overcome extensive injuries, while Jaque remained ever faithfully by his side. Her strength of faith and spirit, combined with his love of family and his fierce determination, defied the many odds and medical difficulties that faced him. After many months, his final request was to return home to Santa Barbara, where he could live out his final days surrounded by loving family and friends. It was through Jaque's unerring strength of purpose, along with the kindness of medical staff and caregivers across the country, that she was able to provide him this precious gift. Monty was born on June 15 , 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Having graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire in 1946, he went on to complete his undergraduate and Law degree as a third generation alumnus at the University of Michigan where he was Sailing team fleet captain, president of the French Club and a member of the Law Student's Council. Monty served for two years in the Korean War, as a legal clerk in the Post Judge Advocate Office at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1958 and began work for the U.S. Patent office in 1960. He practiced law in Chicago, Illinois for twenty years, was district precinct captain, and ran for Alderman during the time of Mayor Daley. Frank served as head of the Usher's Guild at St. Chrysostom's Church where he was also a member of the vestry. On April 27, 1963, Frank married his childhood sweetheart, Jaquelin Silverthorne Reed, a widowed mother of four: Elizabeth, Laura, Mark, and Jeffrey. In the years that followed, they added two more to their dynamic family: Nancy and Sarah. In 1978, the Reeds moved to Santa Barbara, California, where Monty retired. He pursued his passions for genealogy, music, and travel. Monty was a member of The Wausaukee Club, The Birnam Wood Club and treasurer of the Community Arts Music Association. Those who knew Monty were drawn by his optimistic nature, his happy smile, his generosity, and his lifelong enthusiasm for golf and Michigan football... Go Blue! Most of all, Monty was a man of honorable and noble character, faithfully devoted to his true love and soul mate, Jaquelin. Monty is survived by his wife, Jaquelin S. Reed, his children, Libby Mason, Laura Stern, Mark Matthiessen, Jeffrey Reed, Nancy Reed Watson and Sarah Reed Farmer, as well as his three grandchildren, Henry Reed, John Reed, and Lily Farmer. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 13th 2012, at 11 am at All Saint's By the Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito, Ca., with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be given to The Santa Barbara Convalescent Hospital at 2225 De La Vina Street in honor of their loving care or to All Saints By the Sea Episcopal Church at 83 Eucalyptus Lane in Montecito. "Goodnight sweet prince. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." William Shakespeare

Frank Fremont Reed

June 15, 1928 - September 26, 2012