Obituaries
David Dillingham Reed
April 13, 1977 - September 15, 2018


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VISITATION
September 23, 2018 | 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W. State Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134 - September 23, 2018 | 3:30 Time of Sharing
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Yurs Funeral Home
1771 W. State Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134 -
Burial Location
Private Union Cemetery
David Dillingham Reed died most unexpectedly at Valley Hospital in
Ridgewood, New Jersey on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 41 years
of age. He was born and grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Beth
Muell Reed Bishop of Clive, Iowa, and Tom Dwight Dillingham Reed of
Sarasota, FL. He later lived in Austin,Texas, Evergreen Park and St.
Charles, Illinois and Ramsey, New Jersey.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 23,
2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Yurs Funeral Home Geneva, 1771 State
Street in Geneva, Illinois 60134. A Time of Sharing will take place at 3:30 P.M.
at Yurs Funeral Home. A private family burial will take place in
Union Cemetery in St. Charles, Illinois.
David graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of
Iowa. He began his working career with Charles Schwab and later had
various positions at Chicago Stock Exchange, E-Trade, CBOE, CBSX,
NSX, Lucera and Google. He had a patent on a trading procedure that
changed the way the U.S. markets trade today.
David and his beloved wife, Rheanna Valdez-Reed were married in
2005 and had one son, Calvin, who loved his father dearly. Their family
fun times were always a priority.
David played baseball, football, ran track and swam at Roosevelt High
School in Des Moines. He canoed, kayaked, and hiked in the Boundary
Waters with his good friends. He loved traveling the U. S. with his family
to Texas, California, Arizona, Colorado, and through both the Rocky and
the Appalachian Mountains as well as to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Italy,
France and Germany. His favorite adult pastimes were playing his
guitars, visiting breweries and organizing and playing in disc golf
tournaments as often as he could, even in the rain and snow.
In addition to his loving wife, Rheanna and treasured son, Calvin,
David is survived by his parents-in-law, Henry and Nirida Valdez of St.
Charles, Illinois, his mother, Beth Bishop and her husband, Dave
Bishop, his father, Tom Reed and wife, Sally Reed, his brother, Jim
Reed and partner, Brian Quick of Los Angeles, CA, and his sister,
Megan Reed Johnson and her husband, Chris and their children,
Lainey, Beau and Dane Johnson of Costa Mesa, CA, his sister-in-law,
Nadine Zaragoza, and niece, Parris Zaragoza; and Eric Templeton &
family, Kirsten McGuire & family, Megan Ann and Adam Claypool &
family, and Julie West; aunts and uncles Cathie and Allan Englekirk, Jim
Muell and Carol Hafford, Melinda Voss, Carl and Susan Voss, and
cousins Jon Mount, Ben and Augustin Muell, Zac and Andrew Voss and
many special friends who will miss David and his sense of humor
always…He made us all laugh together and enjoyed his family life to the
fullest, and he did it HIS WAY.
In lieu of flowers, please gift to a college fund for Calvin, c/o Rheanna or
to the Geneva Park District Foundation toward a bench and tree in
Wheeler Park Disc Golf Course. Mail to Geneva Park District
Foundation, ATTN: Amy McConnell, 710 Western Avenue, Geneva,
Illinois 60134.
To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva, 630-232-7337.
Condolences
Kym Galligan from Des, IA
"So many hearts are broken over the loss of David. Your college sweetheart, Cals father, a son, a brother, a cousin and a friend to so many here in Des Moines. I love you hope you find yourself surrounded with love and support during this time of loss. ❤️💜❤️"
Jim and Dawn Kirkman from Urbandale , IA
"We are so sorry for the loss of David. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
Isabel davila from Corpus Christi , TX
"My condolences to my cousin Rheanna and baby boy . My prayers are with you during this difficult time . I’m so sorry we can’t be there , but you are in our hearts and prayers . Love you very much ."
Tanja Solis from Lincoln UK, TX
"I'm so sorry for your loss! Please know that even though I'm far away, that I'm here for you! If you need someone to talk to, someone to cry with you, or a place to get away from it all, I'm here for you! I love you!"
Tom Lynch from Evergreen Park, IL
"My condolences to all of the family. David was a great guy and a fun coworker at both CBSX and CBOE."
Devon Reilly from Los Angeles , CA
"I went to high school with Dave and although I had not seen him in many years, I have so many fun and fond memories of him. He was always kind and full of laughs. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. He and his loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers."
Steve Crutchfield from Chicago, IL
"My greatest condolences. I always respected and enjoyed my interactions with David at CBSX and CBOE over the years. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing."
Mitchell King from Northbrook, IL
"I met David at the CBOE & CHX many years ago. His professionalism along with his talent to relate to everyone was perfect. Always a smile and always willing to help. A small paragraph isn't enough. We lost a good guy. My condolences as well as my thoughts and prayers are with the Reed family."
Elizabeth Bukhshteyn from Brooklyn, NY
"David was an outstanding human being - I've never met anyone who so naturally and instantly inspired the respect and love of those around him. He was, above all, really genuinely kind - when you were with David, you understood the importance of truly caring about the people in your life, and being a good person. David's genuineness is irreplaceable, and we will miss him dearly."
Melinda Voss from Saint Paul, MN
"David was a bright light. In fact, he was brilliant in many ways. His keen mind and sharp wit were in evidence every time I was around him. As his aunt, I watched him grow up and was always amazed at his willingness to lead (quarterback of the Roosevelt football team), his generosity with hugs, his sharp photographic eye, his zest for life and his amazing ability to master anything he took on. I'm also so grateful he brought Rheanna into the family. I'll never forget their wedding and how that wonderful pairing produced Cal, already an extraordinary human being at age 9. I am crushed at his death but one thing is for sure, Cal can always look up to his Dad and be proud. For the rest of us, we will love, cherish and honor you as we live our lives to the fullest. In short, David Dillingham Reed was a giant."
Matt Tait from Brooklyn, NY
"David was the funniest, kindest and sharpest colleague I've had the pleasure of working with. His suggestions always made projects better; and he worked diligently to welcome everyone's ideas. Since Monday morning, so many of David's former colleagues have contacted us to say that his intellect and decency will be a model to them. We miss him terribly."
Gail and Jim Krambeck from West Des Moines, IA
"We were so very sorry to learn of David’s tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of David’s family and friends."
Jon and Shirley Leinen from Des Moines , IA
"Our sympathy with the news of your loss of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jon and Shirley Leinen"
Lee Bryner from St. Charles, IL
"Dear Rheanna, Calvin and the rest the extended Reed and Valdez families,My deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of David. I never thought this could hurt so bad, but David not being here anymore leaves such a huge void in my life as I know it does in yours and in so many others. He was a great friend. In the time that I had known him, spending time with David was always a blast. He had such a special way of lighting up any room he entered, and he just made everything FUN. He was the guy who could talk to or relate to anyone. I’ve never met anyone with such passion for everything he did in life.I never laughed harder than those times I spent with him. So smart and quick witted. A special talent for being able to point out many of life’s absurdities in a way that few could, and with such humor. At the same time, he was without a doubt one of the smartest people I’ve ever met, being so successful and accomplished – the best at pretty much anything he focused on doing. Such a creative mind, and such great humility despite always being the smartest and most talented person in the room.David introduced me to disc golf, and despite the fact that I never excelled at it like he did, he would still so kindly spend time to teach me and to tag along patiently when we went out together, always constructively pointing out ways that I could improve my game. I saw him do this with so many others as well. Such a kind and gentle soul in so many ways.I’ll always cherish the times we spent together, whether it was the trips to Michigan with our families, throwing discs, drinking beers, cracking jokes, playing video games (he really kicked my ass in NFL2K5 on the PS2), or just simply hanging out and sharing stories. He was indeed a giant figure in mine and in so many others’ lives.I will miss him so much, but I'm so happy that I had an opportunity to know him. Again, my heart goes out to you, Rheanna, Cal and to all of you. I am so very sorry for your loss, and just know that the loss is shared amongst so many of us."
Amar Parikh from Glen Ridge, NJ
"I had dinner with David his first week at Google. His gentle demeanor and humility made an immediate impression on me. His love for his family was evident in the way he talked about the move the family made from Illinois to New Jersey. I didn't get to spend much time with him after that but whenever I ran into him in the hallway or the kitchen he was always cheerful and quick with a fist bump. Some of us in the office were reminiscing about his enthusiasm for Disc Golf, a sport most of us had never even heard of. David seemed to be a kind soul and a true gentleman -- a rare breed in the fast-paced and often not-so-nice world of tech and finance. My deepest condolences to the family. David will be truly missed."
Michael Sherman from Sunnyvale, CA
"Working side-by-side with David was an absolute delight. He was a wonderful guy, always full of energy and fun, a hard worker but somebody who never took himself too seriously. My life is not the same knowing David isn't here anymore, and my heart hangs heavy. Sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones."
Gena Faas from La Grange, IL
"Rheanna, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. I pray that you find peace and comfort in the tremendous love that surrounds you. God bless."
Priyam Reddy from Ardsley, NY
"It was truly an honor and privilege to have met and worked with David. He brought the best out of everybody and alway made everyone feel part of team. He will truly be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends."
Trena Hamilton from St Charles, IL
"Rheanna, Calvin, and extended family and friends, I’m truly sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is aching, for we all plan our futures, hoping to share them indefinitely with our loved ones. One day, the pain and the loss of David will subside, allowing the full joy of having had him in your lives, for the short time he was here. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers, as you keep David in yours as well."
Michael Serafin & Family from Bayonne, NJ
"My sincere condolences to Rheanna, Cal and all of David's family and friends. I am deeply saddened by the news. I had the opportunity to work with David at the NSX for several years. Though we worked from different cities, we spoke almost daily. He had a wonderful sense of humor -always laughing - and spoke passionately about a variety of life's simple pleasures - his love of canoeing stands out the most in my memory. Also, in an industry full of smart minds, none was brighter than David's. He will truly be missed.And to Cal... there wasn't a week that went by where he did not mention you. He loved (and still loves) you very deeply. May that love surround you and remain with you throughout the years."
Raj Iyer from New York, NY
"My sincere condolences to David's family and friends. David was a great person to have gotten to know in NY. Open, smart and willing to share his ideas and knowledge. He will really be missed."
charles dolan from gladstone, NJ
"My name is Charles Dolan and I literally only met David a few months ago but could immediately recognize that we would have developed a strong friendship. We recently had a kickoff meeting to work together on a Cloud project at Google's offices in New York and my entire firm was looking forward to David's involvement. You could tell immediately he was a confident, fun, intelligent guy and I wish I would have had the opportunity to know him more. Even though I only knew David for a brief time I feel fortunate to have done so. My deepest condolences to your entire family."
Victor O'Laughlen from New York, NY
"David and I spent a lot of time together over the past 6 months as I was a new client of his at Bank of NY Mellon. I consider him a friend, and I am taken back by his passing. It was clear to me that life was more important to him than selling us another service. I really wanted David to succeed. On top of his good demeanor and genuine honesty and likability, he was a really smart person you could learn from. He thought differently, and was an abstract thinker that also was adept at connecting the dots. This was helpful to me as I was learning something new through him. BNYM will miss David - it was clear that he left a lasting impression on many people here in a short amount of time based on the many conversations I've had over the past couple weeks. We wish the best for David's family and friends, and our thoughts are with you."
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"I am so sorry for your loss. David was a great person and was always fun to hang out with. Always full of stories and experiences to share... He will be dearly missed. He and his loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers."
Vikram Lalit from New York, NY
"I'd had the privilege of working with David the last few months and had always been truly amazed by David's humility and intelligence. David had an incredibly warm demeanor and his sense of humor made the most difficult of challenges seem surmountable. At no juncture did I see David shy away from taking ownership, and I cannot begin to imagine the loss that everyone around David has had to go through.My best wishes to all family, friends and colleagues. A true gentleman, and needless to say, the world is so much less brighter without your presence, David..."