John David Rees

Sad to have found this today (June 11, 2024). I found out about Dr Rees's passing when I looked him up to get some information. I took some of his classes at CSULA and went to the first field school in Uruapan Michoacán. I was the camera nut. In talking with him back at CSULA later I found that a few photos I gave him were used in a book he wrote. I was trying to find the name of the book so I could look for a copy. A photo group I belong to wants examples of member's published photos...

John Rees and Clarissa Dong have been our dear friends for many years. Clarissa (formerly Kathy) worked in the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at UCLA--my mother was her supervisor. John was working on his Ph.D. in the Geography Department, where I later worked for many years. John strongly supported the Geography department for many years.

Could I please receive information as to where and when the memorial will be held?

I was John's TA at Cal State in the mid-60's and would love to attend his memorial

I knew John through UCLA Friends of Geography, our alumni group. He was a terrific supporter of Geography at UCLA, as you know, and a stalwart of our luncheons and gatherings. He did tremendous work with the Palm Court in Bunche Hall, where the geography department resides. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thanks for putting such a terrific obit in the paper.