May 31, 1950 - Sept. 15, 2012
Jim Reeves, beloved son, father, grandfather and friend passed away September 15, 2012, in Burns, Oregon.
Jim was born in Toledo, Oregon, on May 31, 1950, to Lorna Beth (Wallace) and Donald Colvin Reeves. He grew up in Toledo, graduating from Toledo High School in 1968. Upon graduation, Jim enlisted in the US Navy, where he served tours in both Vietnam and Korea. After resettling in Oregon, Jim opened J-R's Body & Paint Works in Bend, which he ran for 30 years.
Jim was a devoted member of the Desert Riders of Burns and if he could be found on the weekends, it was usually on his Harley. He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed all that Central and Eastern Oregon had to offer: hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, and photography.
Most of all, however, Jim loved being a grandfather and he will be dearly missed.
Jim is survived by his father, Donald; by his four daughters, Angie K. Higham (husband, Jason) of Bend, Shona Marie Lyster (husband, Ted) of Powell Butte, Jody Beth Masuen (husband, Luke) of Sunriver, and Sheri Ann Reeves of Burns; and by his eight grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Higham, Charlie and Parker Lyster, Taylor and Caleb Masuen, and Rian Reeves and Dawson Williams. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Lorna Reeves; brother, Don; sister, Linda; and father-in-law, Marc Head.
A memorial service will be held to commemorate Jim's life at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 29, 2012, behind the Les Schwab Amphitheatre in Bend. Another service will be held in Burns at a later date.
Jim's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Desert Riders and the Patriot Guard Riders for their support during this difficult time and their commitment to honoring Jim's life and service to his country.
Contributions are appreciated in Jim's name to Desert Riders, PO Box 203, Hines, OR 97738 or Patriot Guard Riders (Oregon PGR), 19220 E. Knightsbridge, Owasso, OK 74055.
To leave online condolences or remembrances for the family, please visit www.deschutesmemorialchapel.com.
