Edward Earl Reddick, 91, of Glasgow, Montana, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital.
Ed was born on a farm south of Opheim on September 21, 1929, he was the third child of Harry and Florence (Wagner) Reddick. When he was six, the family moved to Opheim so he could attend school. In 1948, he and Freddie Letterman decided to join the Army, in Fort Ord California. After basic training, he attended typing school.
He was later transferred to Fort Riley, Kansas where he met the love of his life, Mary Pickett, from Junction City, Kansas. The couple was married June 11, 1950. During his time in the Army he was stationed in Korea and Okinawa. He was discharged January 1954.
The couple moved to Opheim, Montana, where he bartended for Turk and Alma Jean Williams at Turk’s and also worked for the Railroad. In 1959, Ed went to work for the Corp of Engineers at Fort Peck, first as a laborer for $1.99 an hour, later as a truck/heavy equipment operator. He said the strangest thing he ever had to do was dig a hole and bury a buffalo.
Ed and Mary had three children: Linda in 1951, Brian in 1956 and Bruce in 1962.
Ed bowled for years in Nashua. He was a devoted fan of basketball for the Nashua Porkies, the Opheim Viking and the Glasgow, Scotties – attending games for many years.
In 2019, he broke his hip and he wasn’t able to go any more. He really missed the people and games.
Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; his parents, Harry and Florence; sons, Brian and Bruce; brothers, Robert, Roy, Jerry and John Reddick; sisters Mary Taylor and Mabel Feldhusen and several nephews and nieces.
Ed is survived by his daughter, Linda; sister, Della Hallock; brother Don Reddick; several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Graveside services are planned for Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the Highland Cemetery with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. A memorial service is planned for the spring.
Service Schedule
Viewing
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday October 29, 2020
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Avenue South 412 3rd Ave. N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday October 29, 2020
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Mark Reddick says
Ed was a great uncle and a hilarious jokester. What I remember most is growing up in Glasgow and visiting Ed and his family in Nashua on many Sunday afternoons. We played hundreds of horse shoe matches in his backyard. Ed always made things fun and interesting, telling many stories along with his enormous amount of jokes.
Ed’s in a better place now with the love of his life, Mary; along with the many other members of his family who went to heaven before him. I know he’s telling jokes to put smiles on their faces.
We’ll miss you Ed, God bless.
Ron and Lila Kulczyk says
You will be greatly missed at breakfast at the Oasis
RICK McGARVEY says
I worked with Ed at Fort Peck summer months when I was a college student back in the late 60’s. Always a great guy to work with what ever the task. He always treated the college kids, and summer help like we were full timers at the Corp. That was over 50 years ago, and I still remember what a good guy Ed was, and a good bowler too.
Carolyn Bachtold says
I enjoyed visiting with Ed at the Oasis in the mornings. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends. Cherish the memories!
Becky and Brian DePuydt says
Ed was a good friend of my Dad, Gordie Larson. Ed, my Dad, and Jim Arneson were known as the three Amigoes as they traveled to many Class C girls and boys basketball games together. Dad and Ed played cards together at the Glasgow Elks for many years as well. We will miss Ed’s smiling face, happy temperment, and the numerous jokes he told. He was a good guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Linda, and the rest of your family. God Bless.
Jimmy Ray Gladeau says
Ed, what can I say, I will miss your smile and laughter at Bergies in Nashua. You are my friend and an all around great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family! When we meet again its my turn to buy the cup of coffee.
Melinda Tangen says
Linda and family members, my condolences to you. Ed and Mary were wonderful people. Bruce was one of my first friends in grade school. Find peace in knowing they are together again.
Roger and Laura Wagner says
To Linda and family and friends,
Ed was always so much fun. Even our kids called him, “Fast Eddy.” (I’m sure this pertains to his cars!–he loved his cars.) Mary was a babysitter for our kids when they were little, and both Mary and Ed were the kindest, gentlest people you would know. We will miss his humor! Roger and Laura Wagner
Dot Morrison says
Enjoyed bowling with Ed for years in Nashua…good memories. Prayers and condolences to the family.