CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Albert Blackshure Reeder passed away Sept. 28, 2014, at the age of 96 in Clearlake.

He was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Heavner, OK.

Formerly of Cloverdale, Albert was a longtime Lake County resident for 35 years. He was a saw filer and owned his own saw shop.

Albert served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving aboard the USS Tennessee BB-43. He participated in 15 major battles in the Pacific, and proudly earned many service medals. 

Albert was also part of the United Methodist Church of Clearlake Oaks and the VFW Post 9268. 

He served as past president of the Cloverdale Lions Club, and was part of the Cloverdale Masonic Lodge. He also part of the Order of Eastern Star Lake County Chapter 231, Curtis Lodge 140, and the Clearlake Callayomi Lodge No. 183 F&AM. 

Albert volunteered as a campground host with the United States Forest Service for over 15 years.  He enjoyed square dancing and loved to fish.

Albert leaves behind his wife Pat of 68 years; son, Greg Reeder and wife Ginger of Elko, Nev.; daughters, Marie Studebaker of Spokane, Wash., and Ginny Brown of Las Vegas; sister, Vera Mae Reeder of Little Rock, Ark.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Masonic Callayomi Lodge #183 F&AM in Clearlake at 11 a.m, with the Masonic leadership officiating under the auspices of the U.S. Navy.

Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Please sign Albert’s online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

Arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, telephone 707-994-6417.