Rashelle S. Reed

Rashelle S. Reed, 32, of California, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born September 8, 1988, in Lakewood, California, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Becky Elliott Zuidervaart. On May 10, 2014, she was united in marriage to Wade Reed who survives at their home. Rashelle was a 2007 graduate of California High School. She was Co-Owner of California Kids, LLC, where she cared for and enriched the lives of many children throughout her time with them. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in California. In a short time Rashelle had such a large impact on the lives of many. She loved the beach, camping, enjoyed learning to sew and attending family events. Above all, she cherished her children, husband, family and many friends. She was a loyal loving friend you could always count on and in general made the world a better place for all who knew and loved her. In addition to her husband: Wade, she is survived by three daughters: McKenzie Reed, Loryn Reed, Emelia Reed; her parents: Rob and Becky of California, Mo..; special uncle and second father: Jeff Zuidervaart; one brother: Robert W. Zuidervaart II (Katlyn) of California, Mo.; nieces: Cadence Reed, Lily Moreland, Kara Zuidervaart; nephews: Robert W. Tripp Zuidervaart III, Knox Reed; maternal grandparents: Rudy and Sue Cashion of California, Mo.; paternal grandfather: Cornelius Zuidervaart (Phyllis) of Independence, Mo.; paternal grandmother: Corrie Terry of Belflower, Calif.; great-grandmother: Alberta Rich; mother and father-n-law: Malinda Reed (Keith) and Jackie Reed all of California, Mo.; brother-in-law: Matthew Reed (Chelsea) of California, Mo.; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family who will miss her tremendously. She was preceded in death by her grandfather: Jim Elliott. A Memorial Service was conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at the United Church of Christ, 101 N. Oak St., California, MO. Rev. Russell Cobb officiated. Family and friends were received from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment was private for the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Reed Family Memorial Fund. Arrangements for Mrs. Reed were under the direction of TYLER M. WOODS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 611 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. (573) 636-2424