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Eli James Reed, 21, passed away on January 26, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. 
Eli was born November 20, 2000, in Des Moines, Iowa to Scott Reed and Mai Ahn Jennings. He attended SE Polk High School where he played football and wrestling until graduation in 2019. He qualified for State in wrestling duals and reached the semi-finals in football as a starter. He recently started attending Iowa State University, participating in ROTC, and …

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I am just hearing about Eli... was always a respectful energetic kid. I extremely saddened . My heart and prayers go ou…

I am just hearing about Eli... was always a respectful energetic kid. I extremely saddened . My hea…

I am just hearing about Eli... was always a respectful energetic…

We are so sorry for your loss. We heard about Eli through M. Bentley. (They went through Ranger School together)
We are so sorry for your loss. We heard about Eli through M. Bentley. (They went through Ranger Sch…
We are so sorry for your loss. We heard about Eli through M. Ben…

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November 20th, 2000
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Passed away

January 26th, 2022
Ankeny, IA

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