In Memory

Rebeccah 'Becky' Buchanan (Miller) - Class Of 1971

Rebeccah 'Becky' Buchanan (Miller)

Rebeccah 'Becky' Buchanan Miller (May 25, 1953 - August 31, 2017), surrounded by family, passed away of cancer in her San Jose home. Becky was a brilliant light during our high school days. She was warm, considerate, funny, and bright. Her smile and laugh were infectious. She was always kind to everyone and her friendship was treasured.

Becky is survived by her daughters Lauren (Nathan Stoll) Miller and Devon (Dave) Rustchman, sons Robert Miller and Cooper (Janie Yoo) Miller. She is also survived by her sisters Peggy Buchanan '69, Jenny Buchanan '73, and Emily (Raymond) Buchanan Ritchie '77; and her mom Elsie Sadler. And of course grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and loving friends.

After high school Becky went to the University of California at Berkeley and Cal's Boalt Hall School of Law. She received her JD in 1986. Certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specialization as a specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law, she provided expertise and counsel to her clients for nearly 30 years. Becky was a partner in the Trusts & Estates group of the law firm of Lakin Spears LLP which she had joined in 2002. Becky also was a member of the board of the Silicon Valley Bar Association, and volunteered as a Judge Pro Tem in Santa Clara County.

We will deeply miss her.