Reed Clark Humpherys, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Wayan, Idaho on April 26, 2009.

Born in Thayne, Wyoming on July 11, 1924, Reed was the oldest of eight children of Willard Davis Humpherys and Rhoda Clark, both first generation descendants of Mormon pioneers who settled the Utah, Idaho and Wyoming areas. Reed's early years were spent on Star Valley dairy farms, where he very effectively learned about cattle and horses, which formed the basis of his livelihood in the years to come. Reed was also fascinated by airplanes and fulfilled a childhood dream by becoming an avid and exemplary pilot, owning several of his own airplanes. He graduated from Ronan High School (Montana) and attended aircraft repair training at Utah State Agricultural College before entering the Army Air Corps, where he became a 2nd Lieutenant and certified military and commercial pilot.

Reed married Doris Rudrud of Grand Forks, North Dakota on November 27, 1943 in Galesburg, Illinois and later sealed in the Logan temple on April 24, 1945. After serving as a flight instructor until the end of WWII, he returned to ranch life with his Dad in Lava Hot Springs and then in Grays Lake during the spring of 1948. At the age of 26, he assumed the responsibility of running the ranch upon the death of his Dad. He lived on and operated the JH-Bar ranch for 61 years, until his death on April 26, 2009. Over that time span, he owned 5 different airplanes, flying out of the Humpherys' strip located on the ranch, where he still maintains a windsock to check wind speed and direction. After Doris suddenly passed away, he married long-time friend June Boyce Reese on April 18, 1998.

Reed's multitude of talents include 34 years as a professional horse judge, which took him from Alaska to Brazil, and California to Maine. He raised palomino, appaloosa and paint horses, served for nine years on the Appaloosa Horse Club's Board of Directors and three years as Chairman of the Judges Committee. He judged Paints for 30 years and was the oldest active judge until his retirement last year. Reed served on the Caribou County Fair Board for ten years. In April 2006 Reed was inducted into the Idaho Horseman Hall of Fame. He served in several leadership positions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints, including Grays Lake Ward Bishop and Stake High Councilor. As a philanthropist, he was president of an international humanitarian organization supporting schools in Central and South America and Europe.

Possessing a great sense of humor, he had an easy laugh, enjoyed both listening to and telling a good story, and liked to play games. Everyone loved to go to Grandpa's place. Reed leaves behind a great legacy of love, work ethic and service. He is survived by his brothers Kent (Vonzzaa) and Larry (Marie) and sisters Beth Reed and Ranay Holman. He was preceded in death by his sisters Donna Carr, Mary Magnum and Gwen Barfuss. Reed and Doris' posterity include Teirre, Sherry Burton (Glen), Thomas (Shauna), Willard (Raelene), and Roxanne Shallenberger (Steven). They have 24 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. June's posterity includes 5 children, 26 grandchildren and 93 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 1, 2009 at noon at the Soda Springs LDS Stake Center. Interment was at the Fairview Cemetery in Soda Springs, Idaho.