Jeanne Edwards
American politician
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Jeanne Alice Edwards (September 8, 1928 – June 26, 2011) was an American politician.[1] She was a Democrat, and represented District 1 in the Washington House of Representatives which included parts of northeast King County and south Snohomish County, from 1999 to 2005.[2]
Jeanne Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1999–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1928 |
| Died | June 26, 2011 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic |
Biography
Jeanne Edwards was of Irish descent and grew up in Colorado attending Catholic schools.[3] From 1983 to 1993, she worked in hospital administration and public relations for Everett General Hospital.[4] She served seven years on the Bothell City Council, four years on the board of directors for Community Transit and on the board of the Snohomish Health District.[5] She retired from public service in 2008.[6] Edwards died June 26, 2011, following a 13-year battle with kidney disease.[7]
