Reed James Baier

Reed "Grizz" Baier On the evening of October 9, 2015 while listening to his favorite tunes by, Dave Matthews Band, and surrounded by his family, Reed passed away after valiantly fighting a four year battle with cancer. His spirit is carried on by his three sons, Jordan, Bryce, and Talon; a baby granddaughter, Aeisha; two sisters, Darcy Conant (Phil), Liza Pehrson (Scott), one brother, Michael McGivney; and his beloved wife of thirty-four years, Claren McGivney-Baier. Reed was born December 7, 1959 in Great Falls, Montana and is preceded in death by his parents Jim and Colleen Baier. Reed was tall for his age and he and his older sister, Darcy, were often mistaken for twins as the were only fifteen months apart. After his family moved to Utah, Reed's parents were called into the principle's office of Reed's Elementary school where they were told that Reed's 5th grade IQ test score was the highest of the whole student body. When Reed reached driving age, he developed a deep passion for cars. Self-taught, he pursued that passion with everything he had. He often said that his love for British cars especially, came after meeting his long time, good friend, Ken Kirkman. Reed bought a 1968 Triumph TR250 when he was twenty years old and the rest is history. He was meticulous and driven, and restored his TR with blood, sweat and tears, loving every minute. In 1981, he met and fell in love with his wife, Claren. They lived happily ever after, raising three beautiful sons, the pride and joy of his life. His family, affectionally nick-named him, "Project Man" because there was nothing Reed could not do, fix, make or create. His frequently repeated quote was "Never enough time to do it right, always enough time to do it over." Reed loved his profession because it allowed him to use his unique gift for design. Reed opened his own business in 1997 and quickly became a highly respected name in his industry.. In 2011, he began working with Henricksen Butler Design Group as Vice President of HB BUILD. Reed loved photography, watching his favorite hockey and football games, vacationing with his family and friends at Lake Powell, and riding his Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle, which he won in 2011 at a Utah Grizzlie's Hockey Game. Reed will be honored with an Irish Wake on Friday, October 16, 2015 at his family's home 13052 South Blaze Court, Riverton, Utah. 6:00pm. If you want to bring something here is the sign up link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4aadab23ab9-honoring If you would like to contribute to Reed's family here is that link: Go fund me: http:/ www.gofundme.com/nw696b3g In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to B.A.C.A (Bikers Against Child Abuse) P.O. Box 2090, Orem, UT 84659.