Former Buckley resident Rodney C. Reed, 53, died April 12, 2012, near his home in Priest River, Idaho.

He was born July 18, 1958, in Aberdeen, Wash., and moved to Buckley in 1962. He attended White River schools and was active in Little League baseball programs. After leaving Buckley in his teens, he attended Grants Pass High School and then earned a two-year forestry degree from Rogue River Community College in Oregon. He returned to Buckley, served six years in the Army National Guard and worked 11 years at Rainier School. After accepting early retirement, he purchased seven acres in northern Idaho and moved.

He is survived by sons Ira and Thomas of Priest River; father Hugh C. Reed Sr. of Thompson Falls, Mont.; mother Lela King of Ocean Shores, Wash.; brother H. Colwell Reed Jr. and wife Robin of North Bend, Wash.; sisters Bonnie Butcher and husband Thom of Thompson Falls and Debbie Friese and husband Louis of Bonney Lake; and one granddaughter.

A memorial service, motorcycle rally and barbecue are planned for Saturday, April 28, in Priest River.