Donald Reed Pugmire was the first-born child to Donald Lawrence and Thama Pugmire. He was born on May 2, 1936, in Montpelier, Idaho. Brothers Rex, Terry, and Steve Pugmire then joined him. He also had a half-sister Donna, whom he cherished dearly. His Family and dear friends referred to him as Reed. Reed died peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Reed spent four years in the Navy learning the trade of dental technician, which was his career after his time with the Navy ended. Reed was an avid fan of learning. He loved sharing interesting new things he learned about our planets, galaxy and the universe with his children. He also had a great sense of humor, and his laugh radiated from the tips of his toes, through his soul and lit everyone around him. Later in life, Reed enjoyed being pen pals with friends and family near and far. He had such great empathy and compassion and genuinely enjoyed reaching out via phone or by letter to close family and friends.

Reed is survived by his children, stepdaughter, Jackie, daughter Dawn Knapp (Tom), and son Devin Pugmire (Jamie), his grandchildren Kayleigh (Dawn), Janae (Devin) and Braeden (Devin), and great grandchildren Lana and Ember.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Relyea Funeral Chapel, 318 North Latah Street, Boise, ID, 83706.