Barbara Keto Reed, 74, passed away suddenly on the morning of Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana.
Barbara was born in Maple Heights, Ohio on July 2, 1942 to Frank and Anna Keto. She graduated from Clawson High School, in Michigan, in 1960. She earned her degree in Nursing from St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. Barbara’s nursing career, which focused on administration and management in surgical services, led her to Missouri, Michigan, Hawaii, and California, where she met and married her love, Bill Reed. In 1999, Bill and Barbara moved to Peru, Indiana, where she continued to practice nursing at Duke’s Memorial Hospital. After her retirement, Barbara enjoyed serving her community by volunteering at Duke’s.
Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Reed, after 25 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is preceded by her parents (Frank and Anna Keto), brother (David Keto), and sisters (Frances Porteous and Andrea Bates). Barbara is survived by her sisters Veronica Hollingsworth of Michigan, Esther Stepanik of Ohio, Magdalene Murton of Ohio, Elaine Daniels (George) of Michigan, and Josephine Burger of Michigan; brother-in-law Russ Porteous of Michigan; sister-in-law Joan Keto of Michigan; step-children, Meredith (Kevin) Mangan of Pennsylvania, and Devin (Jason) Patrick of Florida; grandchildren Riley, Timothy, Christopher, Brady and Emma; brother-in-law Terry Reed (Susie) of Pennsylvania; numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara absolutely adored her “cat children”. She is survived by Marbles and Jethro. Her free time was spent gardening, antiquing, shopping, and crafting. Most of all, Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She and Bill traveled to Florida, Pennsylvania and Michigan frequently to be with their loved ones. Barbara’s vibrant zest for life left a lasting impression on those who were fortunate enough to have known and spent time with her. Barbara was grateful for the love and support of her dear friends in Peru, especially Diane, Linda, and Sherrie. She will be severely missed by all.
Cremation is being coordinated by Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5:30-7:30 PM, with a brief service following, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana.
Family and friends may sign the guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.