Deloris “Dee” Reed, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Society.

Deloris Ruth (Roorda) Reed was born on March 21, 1938, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Gary and Bertha (DeVries) Roorda. She grew up and was raised in the Hollandale, Minnesota, area. She graduated from Albert Lea High School. On June 25, 1958, Dee was united in marriage to Robert Reed at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. To this union, four children were born, Gary, Kelly, Ann, and Mary.

Deloris was a member of the Conservative Congregational Church of Hollandale. She played organ for church services for many years, and served in other roles for the church. Dee had an in-home daycare for many years in Hollandale and Albert Lea – she enjoyed caring for all of those children.

In her free time, Dee stayed very active by volunteering and supporting her children and community. She liked sewing, quilting, and music. Dee could often be found socializing with her friends. Dee was most well known for her cooking and baking – always having treats in the freezer! Above all, Dee was a loving mother and grandmother, and was most happy when she was surrounded by her family.

Those left to carry on her legacy include her children, Gary (Julie) Reed, Kelly (Mike) Auer, Ann (Todd) Kriewall, and Mary (Danny) Muzik; grandchildren, Erin Reed, Hayley (Daniel) Schull, Laura Auer, Rachel Auer, Kyle Kriewall, Karli Kriewall, Kohl Kriewall, Quincy Muzik, and Ella Muzik; a sister, Phyllis (Bill) Herman; a sister in-law, Janet Roorda-Monlux; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; both parents; mother and father in-law; and a brother, Richard Roorda.

A memorial service for Deloris “Dee” Reed will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, Albert Lea. The Rev. Kent Otterman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, and again one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will take place at the Hollandale Cemetery.