Rose Buchanan

Rose

BUCHANAN

Rose Buchanan, age 98, passed away on June 2 at the home of her daughter, Joan Torvinen. Rose was born on May 3, 1910 in Carpenter, SD to Jacob and Mary Kleinsasser. That same year the family moved to Dinuba, CA where they became successful farmers. Rose married her beloved husband, George Buchanan, in 1928 in Oakland, CA. In 1930 they moved to Reno where George operated a successful plastering and lathing business until his death in 1958. Rose served as secretary and bookkeeper for the business. Rose was an active member of her church her entire life serving as Deacon, Sunday School teacher, choir member, chairman of numerous rummage sales and church dinners. She was also an active member of the community serving as PTA president at each school her daughter attended: Mt Rose Elementary, Billinghurst, and Reno High School. She was an accomplished gardener, cook and bridge player. Rose will be remembered by all who knew her for her passion for life, her faith, generosity, and devotion to her family and friends.

Rose is survived by her daughter Joan (Gene) Torvinen; by her grandchildren Terry, Brett and Melinda Torvinen; by her great grandchildren Jennifer Mocaby and Travis McCurry; and her great-great grandchildren Dylan, Kayla, Bryden and Cayden Mocaby.

A memorial service and celebration of Rose's life will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. at St. John's Presbyterian Church, 1070 West Plumb Lane in Reno. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada, 520 West Sixth St., Reno NV 89503.