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*Feb. 6, 2024*

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Virginia J. McCarty, Governor's Mansion Foundation

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Founder of Governor's Mansion Foundation and former first lady passes





OLYMPIA ? With heavy hearts, the Governor?s Mansion Foundation (GMF) mourns the passing of its founder and former first lady, Nancy Bell Evans. Mrs. Evans was the wife of former Governor Daniel J. Evans. According to the Seattle Times [ https:/www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/nancy-evans-washingtons-former-first-lady-dies-at-90/ ], Mrs. Evans died Friday, Jan. 26 at the age of 90. She was born Nancy Ann Bell in Spokane on March 21, 1933.

Her vision and passion for preserving the state?s historic Governor's Mansion ?will always be a source of inspiration as we endeavor to continue the work she began over fifty years ago,? said Lorraine Hamilton, GMF president. ?The Mansion and its place in Washington state history will be forever linked with her remarkable legacy of public service.?

Mrs. Evans devoted much of her life to public service during and after her husband?s three terms as governor, which ran from 1965 to 1977. She had broad experience in public service, both with the arts and health organizations. She was a founder and chair of the Friends of Cancer Lifeline, national chair of the First Ladies? Mental Health Month, founding trustee of Planned Parenthood of Olympia, and founder of GMF in 1974.

Those touring the Mansion will hear the complete story of how Mrs. Evans transformed the Mansion from ?soon to receive the wrecking ball? to the historic building it is today. For tour reservations, complete an online mansion tour request form [ [link removed] ]. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Each tour is open to 25 guests and spots fill up fast.?

"The?Governor?s Mansion Foundation [ [link removed] ], independent of the Governor?s office and Governor, is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization responsible for maintaining and enhancing furnishings and art for the public rooms of the mansion.?"








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