Scholarship In Memory of Jean Seibert Stucky '73
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On Friday, August 14th, 2020, my mother, Jean Stucky, began to feel ill after a family cookout to celebrate my birthday. She slept through the weekend complaining of stomach pain and fatigue. It wasn’t until my dad brought her to the Walter Reed Hospital Emergency Room Monday, August 17th, that we learned the extent of her ailments. That evening, my mom was admitted to the ICU after slipping into Septic Shock. The following days and nights turned into weeks and months in the hospital, the emergency room, the ICU, and various rehabilitation facilities, fighting for her life and hoping to regain her strength and come home.
Unfortunately, Jean was again admitted to Walter Reed towards the end of October. On October 31st, she was moved from the patient ward and re-admitted to the ICU, where her condition further deteriorated. She had fought so hard the past few months trying to get better but her body just couldn’t keep up. On Saturday, November 7th, she passed away peacefully with all of her loved ones by her side.
Jean had always been an advocate for education. She was highly intelligent and had a tremendous track record of achievements during her lifetime: she graduated from Wellesley with a B.A. in Economics; she completed her J.D. at Cornell University in 1978; she received a M.A. in Economics at Trinity University; and, she completed course work for a LL.M. in Environmental Law from George Washington University Law School. She started her government career at the National Labor Relations Board and remained there for 15 years. After her time with the Labor Board, she took a job with the Department of Energy, in 1994. At DOE, one of her many accomplishments was being detailed to the White House to work on labor issues with the President's Middle Class Task Force in FY2010. Jean was the Assistant General Counsel for Labor and Pension Law at DOE and was responsible for numerous million- and billion-dollar contracts. In 2011, she became a member of the Senior Executive Service, the highest rank in the career civil service. She retired from the Governement in November 2018, after 40 years of service.
Jean dedicated her life to her work and she couldn't have done it without her love for education and learning. She always pushed her children to do the best they could in school and was ecstatic when they received letters of acceptance to study for their Master’s Degrees.
Jean had a passion for natural beauty and was an enthusiastic gardner. For over 30 years, she was a member of the Washington Cathedral Altar Guild, regularly arranging flowers to beautify the Catherdral's worship.
In memory of Jean Stucky, we would like to start a scholarship fund in her name for the Wellesley Scholar Fund. Wellesley was her second home, a place where she and Scott (her husband) first met and began to start a life together. Jean had many memories at Wellesley and went to almost every reunion of her class. She was active in alumnae affairs in Washington D.C. and served as the President of the Washington Wellesley Club from 1992 to 1994. She loved her friends there, the education, and of course, the beautiful campus. We hope to raise the required $10,000 by June 30, 2021 so that the money can be used for the next academic year to create the scholarship fund in her memory. All of the proceeds would go to the Wellesley Scholar Fund to help another smart and motivated individual at Wellesley.
We kindly ask that you donate here or donate directly to the Wellesley Fund page: www.wellesley.edu/give. If you donate directly on the Wellesley website please make sure to choose "other" from the drop down menu as the designation option, and use the phrase "Wellesley Fund Scholarship In Memory of Jean Seibert Stucky" so that all proceeds go towards the scholarship to help another amazing individual achieve their educational goals.
Unfortunately, Jean was again admitted to Walter Reed towards the end of October. On October 31st, she was moved from the patient ward and re-admitted to the ICU, where her condition further deteriorated. She had fought so hard the past few months trying to get better but her body just couldn’t keep up. On Saturday, November 7th, she passed away peacefully with all of her loved ones by her side.
Jean had always been an advocate for education. She was highly intelligent and had a tremendous track record of achievements during her lifetime: she graduated from Wellesley with a B.A. in Economics; she completed her J.D. at Cornell University in 1978; she received a M.A. in Economics at Trinity University; and, she completed course work for a LL.M. in Environmental Law from George Washington University Law School. She started her government career at the National Labor Relations Board and remained there for 15 years. After her time with the Labor Board, she took a job with the Department of Energy, in 1994. At DOE, one of her many accomplishments was being detailed to the White House to work on labor issues with the President's Middle Class Task Force in FY2010. Jean was the Assistant General Counsel for Labor and Pension Law at DOE and was responsible for numerous million- and billion-dollar contracts. In 2011, she became a member of the Senior Executive Service, the highest rank in the career civil service. She retired from the Governement in November 2018, after 40 years of service.
Jean dedicated her life to her work and she couldn't have done it without her love for education and learning. She always pushed her children to do the best they could in school and was ecstatic when they received letters of acceptance to study for their Master’s Degrees.
Jean had a passion for natural beauty and was an enthusiastic gardner. For over 30 years, she was a member of the Washington Cathedral Altar Guild, regularly arranging flowers to beautify the Catherdral's worship.
In memory of Jean Stucky, we would like to start a scholarship fund in her name for the Wellesley Scholar Fund. Wellesley was her second home, a place where she and Scott (her husband) first met and began to start a life together. Jean had many memories at Wellesley and went to almost every reunion of her class. She was active in alumnae affairs in Washington D.C. and served as the President of the Washington Wellesley Club from 1992 to 1994. She loved her friends there, the education, and of course, the beautiful campus. We hope to raise the required $10,000 by June 30, 2021 so that the money can be used for the next academic year to create the scholarship fund in her memory. All of the proceeds would go to the Wellesley Scholar Fund to help another smart and motivated individual at Wellesley.
We kindly ask that you donate here or donate directly to the Wellesley Fund page: www.wellesley.edu/give. If you donate directly on the Wellesley website please make sure to choose "other" from the drop down menu as the designation option, and use the phrase "Wellesley Fund Scholarship In Memory of Jean Seibert Stucky" so that all proceeds go towards the scholarship to help another amazing individual achieve their educational goals.
Organizer
Mary-Clare Stucky
Organizer
Arlington, VA