Audray Ann Rees

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Rees, Audray Ann age 93, of Minneapolis, died June 15, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Maurice and Ethel Zack, older sister Laurabelle Oatis, husband Robert Julian Rees, and grandson Justin Grady. Survived by loving family: children Michael (Fanchon), Robert Jay (Anne), Elizabeth (Keith), and Carol (Jeff) Grady; grandchildren Noah, Talia, Madison and Sarah; and Dan, Margaret and extended Shulman family. Born in Duluth, Audy graduated from St. Paul Central High School and the University of Minnesota. A Spanish Studies major, Audy married Bob at the age of 20 while still enrolled in school. At midlife she returned to the U to pursue an MSW degree. For over 20 years she worked as a social worker in the Minneapolis Public Schools, serving the greatest number of those years at Dowling School. She served as president of Minnesota School Social Workers Association (MSSWA) in 1989-'90. Audy believed in making a difference, and she worked hard to support children living in poverty or facing abuse. For years she played an active role in TCIP, the U of M-affiliated Twin Cities International Program, which brought social workers from around the world to observe the work of agencies in Minneapolis and two other cities in the U.S. She served on the board of ARC Minneapolis and the Animal Humane Society, and volunteered for numerous other organizations throughout her life. Audy had a great love of the outdoors, with a special fondness for the North Woods of MN and WI. She had a deep sense of curiosity and adventure, and loved traveling with her husband and friends all over the country and the world. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 23, at 11:30, at Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Ave. So, Minneapolis. Shiva will be held June 24, at 6 pm, also at Temple Israel. Special thanks to Barb, Pam, the care attendants from English Rose Suites, and the Health Partners Hospice staff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the NCJW Rose Rees Awards, the Animal Humane Society, or donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy.com Davies Chapel 612-377-2203

Published on June 23, 2024