James D. Reep, 79 of Devils Lake, formerly of Michigan, ND passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. James was born on July 17, 1934 in Michigan, North Dakota to Sever and Clara Reep. He was raised and attended school in Michigan and after graduation joined the Army. He married Gerry Heath on September 22, 1962 in Pacific, Washington. They had two children, son Tyron and daughter Dawndee. James is survived by his children Tyrone Reep of Belleview, Washington and daughter Dawndee Reep Hauser of Pullaup, Washington; four grandsons; brothers, Wayne (Marilyn) Reep ,Bismarck and Gene Reep, Michigan, ND; sisters, Marian Hendrickson, McVille, ND and Sylvia Brichnac, Park River, ND; half-brother, John Kallestad, also of Michigan, ND. James was preceded in death by his parents, Sever and Clara Reep; step-father, John Kallestad Sr.; sister, Sandra; brother, Richard; grandson, Destin; two step-brothers, Manley Kallestad and Lyle Kallestad. A Memorial Services will be held in the spring. Friend may sign the online register book and share memories of James at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com