Nancy Buchanan Rees, 87
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Rees
Feb. 3, 1936 — Oct. 13, 2023
Nancy Buchanan Rees was born Feb. 3, 1936, in Moscow, Idaho, the daughter of Jesse E. and Leah R. Buchanan. She died Oct. 13, 2023, in Hayden, Idaho.
Nancy attended Moscow Public Schools except for a brief period during World War II, when her father was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Va. She graduated from Moscow High School in 1953, earned a BA degree from the University of Idaho in 1957, and a MS in education in 1987.
Nancy was an educator beginning her teaching career in Hopewell, Va., while her former spouse, James Rees, was stationed at Ft. Lee, Va. She continued in Spokane, Wash., and, after a 10-year period raising children, she resumed in Wallace, Idaho, followed by Rathdrum, Idaho. Nancy retired from the Lakeland School District in 1996.
A lifelong member of Alpha Phi, Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board, Nancy became active in Lake City Striders, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Cancer and Community Charities after retirement. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and reading.
Nancy is survived by Sheila (Patrick) Brown of Boise, Idaho, and Richard Rees (Kara) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, plus six grandchildren. Her parents, brother John Buchanan and the former spouse all preceded her.
No service will be held at the deceased’s request. The family suggests memorials to the University of Idaho Alumnae Scholarship Fund, U of I Foundation, 875 Perimeter Drive, MS 3143, Moscow, ID 83844-3143, Cancer and Community Charities, P.O. Box 1274, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 or any charity of a donor’s choice.