Jan K. Leyse
Jan Leyse, 90, died on January 22, following brief and loving care
at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Ketchum. A memorial service is planned at
the entrance lobby of the St. Luke’s hospital on Tuesday, February 11 at 4:00
PM. St. Luke’s will serve refreshments.
Since moving to Sun Valley, with her husband, 22 years ago, Jan
spent most of her days volunteering for her favorite causes. Jan was involved in the Community Library
Home Tour, Sun Valley Summer Symphony, and served on the Sun Valley Ski Club
Board for many years. Jan’s most recent service was with the St.
Luke’s Wood River Volunteer Core Board. Jan
started volunteering at the hospital in the year 2000 and soon after joined the
Board of Directors. Jan held a board seat for 6 years. Her positions on the Board included Treasure, Historian,
Co-Chair of the Autumn Gala, and President of the Board. Jan highly appreciated
the cooperation of her associates.
If Jan was your
friend, it was a relationship for life. She was an ethical, honest, and loyal,
loving friend. She also had an amazing mathematical mind. Not only could she
file your income taxes in record time, she ran a tight budget with a to-the-penny
balance in the Board’s accounts. She loved being the Treasurer; it was her best
forte and contribution to the organization. We were blessed to have her talent
and continued dedication.
Prior to Sun Valley,
Jan provided decades of service to several organizations, including the
American Association of University Women, of which she was President of the Saratoga,
California branch. She also volunteered at the John Muir Memorial Hospital.
Jan was a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder where
she took first place in Women’s Athletic Association archery and skied at every
opportunity. On a personal level, Jan was a compassionate listener and knew
just what to say to help you realize there are two sides to every story, look
at your part in it, and come up with the best outcome for everyone involved. In
the end she wanted everyone to be happy. And to her end, may she rest in peace
and long live her best outcome in the legacy of her sons Scott and Mark.
