Honoring Jeanne Cullen & Jill Severn
We are saddened to announce the passing of two of our members and close collaborators.
Jeanne Cullen: Sept. 19, 1943 - Sept. 25, 2026
Service: 11 a.m. on October 17, 2026 at the Swanntown Inn in Olympia
Jeanne helped with our Voter Services committee, helped launched the Savvy Citizen Quiz in the JOLT, and was frequently a staple at our events documenting our work with her camera.
Jill Severn: Dec. 4, 1947 - Sept. 21, 2026
Memorial Gathering: 1 p.m. October 24 at the First Christian Church in Olympia
Jill was a long-time community advocate whose work included helping launch Quixote Village and cooking for the residents every week for seven years! She authored the last five editions of the League's Civic Book The State We're In: Your Guide to State, Local, and Tribal Government.