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Lila Reese Obituary
Lila Rae, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Surprise, AZ on May 6, 2011 at the age of 85. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended both the University of Idaho and the University of Utah where she met Jack her husband of 63 years. Avid golfers, they enjoyed playing courses around the country. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and LaVerne Buckmiller and one granddaughter. Lila Rae is survived by her husband Jack; daughters Sherri Steenson (John) and Connie Buckley; grandchildren Kelly Baughman, Kory Baughman (Pete), Nick Buckley (Natalie), and Scott Buckley (Katie); great-grandchildren Carson Buckley, Logan Hague, Ethan Buckley, and Parker Hague; brothers Robert Buckmiller (Donna) and Val Buckmiller (Gaye); brothers-in-law Bill Reese and Val Bennett; sister-in-law Margie Ogden; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held May 12th at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Blvd in Sun City, AZ with visitation at 10:00 and funeral at 11:00. Condolences can be made at www.sunlandmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lila Reese
November 29, 2011
Sherri and Connie,
Please know that I remember your mother with such fondness. Your entire family was such a wonderful part of my childhood. My thoughts are with you.
Laurel Orear Gilge
May 19, 2011
Dear Sherri,
Your mom's name just jumped out at me for some reason. You have been in my thoughts ever since. I am so sorry for your loss. You were lucky to have her for so long and I hope you are ok. I'm not sure you will remember me, but I have wondered about you so many times over the years. We were good friends in Las Vegas many years ago. My name was Shari Elwell at that time. It seems that when we got divorced, I lost track of many dear friends who were part of that old Skaggs group. It was like starting over. Your mother's picture looks a little like you did back then. I remember you coming over with Kelly when she was a baby. I have pictures of us back then. It doesn't seem possible that it has been so many years. I see that you remarried. I got married again, but I have been a widow for eight years and I had one more child. I would love to hear from you if you remember me. My name is Shari Tavey now and my email is www.sharidet@ msn.com, but it will be changing due to changes in my internet provider. My phone number is 801 263-1410. I send you my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Shari Elwell tavey
Kathy Baca
May 12, 2011
Sherri,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying that God would comfort you and give you peace. Such wonderful pictures of your mom.
May 12, 2011
Connie
I am so sorry to read about your mom. Hold on to your memories of her. Would love to talk to you. If you ever have time call me at 785-307-0899.
Again, I am very sorry for your whole family.
Take Care
Tena
Deb Bennett
May 12, 2011
Uncle Jack, Sherri, and Connie,
May you find peace at this difficult time in knowing that family and friends are thinking of you and love you. Thanks for sharing the photos - Aunt Lila Rae is a beautiful lady. I have fond childhood memories of time spent with the Reeses. With Love, Deb
Kimber DeBono
May 12, 2011
Connie,
You and your family are in my prayers. My sympathies go out to all of you as you go through this difficult time.
Bill Williams
May 11, 2011
Jack, Sherri, and Connie--
It is with great sadness that I write this note...Lila Rae was such a vibrant lady with a great sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed my visits with her and Jack over the years. I, too, will miss her. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I regret that I will be unable to attend the funeral service as I will be traveling out of state on Thursday..
Bill Williams
May 11, 2011
Jack, Sherri, and Connie--
It is with great sadness that I write this note...Lila Rae was such a vibrant lady with a great sense of humor. I thoroughly enjoyed my visits with her and Jack over the years. I, too, will miss her....
I regret that I will be unable to attend the funeral service as I will be traveling out of state on Thursday..but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers..
Kathy Edwards
May 11, 2011
Dear Uncle Jack, Sherri and Connie - Our love and thoughts are with you at this time. I wish we could be with there with you. Much love, Kathy (Bennett)
Karen Rutledge
May 11, 2011
Sherri ... May the memories of your Mother, so beautifully captured in the photos you shared, bring peace and comfort to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 10, 2011
I was saddened to hear about the loss of Aunt Lila Rae. I have great memories of her when I was young. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kim(Buckmiller)Thomas
Joyce Marshall
May 10, 2011
You are in my family's thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Valerie Argyle
May 10, 2011
Uncle Jack, Sherri, Connie and all, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and know that you are in my prayers. May her memory be eternal.
Sincerely, Valerie
joyce marshall
May 10, 2011
You are in my families thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
May 10, 2011
Dear Sherri, Connie and Uncle Jack, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have fond memories of Aunt Lila Rae from my youth. I have you all in my prayers. Warm Regards, Debbie (Buckmiller) Peterson
May 10, 2011
Such a beautiful lady with a loving, wonderful family. I share the pain of such a loss with each and every one of you. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Mary Schapendonk
Kathy Upshaw
May 9, 2011
Sherri and Connie and Uncle Jack,
I have so many wonderful, loving memories of my Aunt Lila Rae. I loved her. Think of all of you often and wonder where you are and what you are doing. I'll sure be thinking about you Thursday.
Kathy Buckmiller Upshaw
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