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Buchanan -- Edith Buchanan, age 87, passed away April 6, 1999, at her home in Albuquerque. Born in Sylva, No. Carolina, she enjoyed and shared remarkable gifts and passions for learning and teaching. Graduating from high school at 15 and college at 18, she taught high school English for eleven years before enrolling at Duke University to pursue her graduate education. At Duke, she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and awarded the degree of Ph D in 1944. Dr. Buchanan taught at WCTC (now Western Carolina Univ.), Duke, Florida State, Georgia State College for Women (now Georgia College) and University of Colorado. In 1955, she came to UNM where she remained until her retirement. At UNM, she was highly esteemed as a superb scholar, contributing faculty member, and dedicated teacher. Over the years, she inspired and enlightened thousands of students and mentored scores more--many of whom have gone on to outstanding teaching careers of their own. In 1977, she was honored by UNM as the"Outstanding Teacher of the Year". In 1978 Dr. Buchanan retired with the title Professor of English Emeritus. Dr. Buchanan's life-long friend, Margaret Meaders, preceded her in death. Dr. Buchanan is survived by her brother, R. Paul Buchanan; and sister in law, Louise; her sister, Dorothy B. Higdon; three nephews, Robert Buchanan, Lyndon Higdon and Sam Higdon; and one niece, Martha Buchanan-Wood; and many, many devoted friends. She will be missed, but no doubt is enjoying her"newcomers" tour, led by Milton, Shakespeare, John Donne, Ben Johnson and many of her other friends. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 26, 1999, at 3:00 p.m., at the UNM Alumni Chapel, with a reception following at the Maxwell Museum. Cremation arrangements were made by the Sunrise Society of NM, 891-8200.
        Published on: Sun April 25, 1999