1943-2026
DeVona Pearl Buchanan, lovingly known as “DeeDee,” age 82, was born on Nov. 8, 1943, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her parents were Bill and Sandie Stevens. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, DeeDee passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at Edencrest at Kettlestone in Waukee.
DeeDee grew up in South Dakota and Wyoming and graduated from Interstate 35 High School in Truro in 1961. She went on to attend Americana Academy, graduating from beauty school in 1963. On Dec. 20, 1963, she married Edward Buchanan. DeeDee spent the majority of her career owning and operating her own hair salon. She retired when she and Ed moved to Lake Panorama in Panora. They were longtime members of St. Cecilia Catholic Church.
Throughout her life, DeeDee embraced adventure and connection. She enjoyed camping, golfing, snow skiing, water skiing, gardening and traveling alongside Ed across the country. An avid traveler, she proudly visited all 50 states and numerous countries. Above all, DeeDee cherished time spent with her family and friends and fondly treasured the many winters she and Ed spent in Orange Beach, Alabama.
DeeDee is survived by her son, Bill (Malloree) Buchanan of Raphine, Virginia; her daughter, Tonia (Stan) Rouse of Dexter; her grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Buchanan, and Kyl, John and Katelynn Rouse; her siblings, Sherry (Roger) Mason, Ginny Stevens, Joni (Larry) Nelson and Kelly (Sandy) Stevens; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Buchanan, and her parents, Bill and Sandie Stevens.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Panora. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora. Burial of her cremains will be in the Conway Cemetery, Conway.