Eileen Dalton Reeves Obituary (1922 - 2022)

Eileen Dalton Reeves, 100, died on Saturday, July 16th at Magnolia Terrace in Galion, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bloomington with Father Tom Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Born June 11, 1922 in Downs, "Eileen" was the daughter of John and Julia Dalton of Bloomington. She married Park Reeves from Carlock, on October 6th, 1945. In 1963, they moved to Ohio with their children to join the community of Galion and the ITT North Electric Company. Park and Eileen celebrated 53 years of marriage until his death on April 13, 1998. Eileen was a graduate of Down's High School and Brown's Business College in Bloomington. She worked at State Farm Insurance in Bloomington and when all her children were in school full time, she worked at the Galion Inquirer for many years. She had a love for the piano and as a little girl, dreamed of learning how to play. She was well into her 50's when she began to take piano lessons, making sure the needs of her family came first. The piano brought her great joy. She enjoyed playing for friends and family. Her favorite songs were "Amazing Grace" and "When Irish Eyes are Smiling". Eileen was a devout catholic, finding comfort and peace in her daily prayers and meditations. Holy Communion strengthened her spirit and she was so thankful for the Lay Ministers of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, who brought communion every Sunday. She and her family have been members of St. Joseph's since moving to Galion. Eileen is survived by her children, David (Kathryn) Reeves, Galion; Deborah (James) Robinson, Speedway, IN; Dawn (Allan) Brush, Merritt Island, FL; Diana (Thomas) Clevenger, Galion; Daniel Reeves, Galion, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Elva Bizyak, and Phyllis Reeves, Bloomington, and several nieces and nephews. She was delighted to see so many of her children, grandchildren and extended family members celebrate with her on both her 99th and 100th birthdays. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sons, Douglas "Mike" Reeves, Dennis "Tony" Reeves, grandson David A. Reeves, her sisters, Catherine Cullers, Julia Hayes, Josephine Bagosy, Alice Henderson, Cecilia Mouser, Maurine Dalton, Loretta Lanier, Marcella Hirsch, Dorothy Zenor, and brothers John and Richard Dalton. Her siblings were her best friends and she missed them terribly. We find comfort in knowing they are all together rejoicing in the arms of our Lord. Eileen's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, aides and staff at Magnolia Terrace for the exceptional care she received over the 10 years of her residency. We also thank the doctors, nurses and aides of Kindred Hospice, who provided care, compassion and dignity during our time of need. Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Eileen Reeves, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com. Memorial contributions can be made to Kindred Hospice.