Reynolds, William J. age 91 of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2012. Preceded in death by son, Victor, parents, John and Louise Reynolds; step father, Eric Jacobson; sister, Alma and brother, Leo. Survived by his wife of 70 years, Violet; children, Vernon (Sue), Leslie, William (Lucinda), and Sharon (Scott) Knutson; 12 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Tuesday 11 AM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave, Anoka. Interment Champlin Cemetery, Champlin. Visitation 1 hour prior to service only. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220