Deborah Y. Jacquin |
| Posted 2009-12-10 by Sharla |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 5, 2003 Deborah Y. Jacquin, passed away January 30th in Tucson. Jacquin was a longtime community activitist and leader who was a pioneer in many of the community based organizations in Tucson. She was the founder of CODAC Behavioral Health Services Inc. and the Pima County Victim/Witness and Adult Diversion Programs. She was also one of the founders of the original Awareness House that began many of the prevention programs in the community today. In 1969, Jacquin was named the Tucson Woman of the Year and three years later she was honored at the White House as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Women in America. Jacquin was a member of the Junior League and a one-time advisor to the Pi Phi house at the University of Arizona. She had been active in Arizona politics and at one time served on nearly every board in the Tucson community. Her husband the Honorable William C. Jacquin who served ten years in the legislature and two terms as the President of the Arizona State Senate precedes Jacquin in death. The Jacquin's founded Issue Management Incorporated a government affairs and lobbying firm in 1985. Jacquin went on to serve Scottsdale Memorial Hospital as a Vice President and spent many years working across the country with health care systems. Jacquin is perhaps best known for bringing people together and forging ahead on causes that many thought were impossible. Her work in the community starting back in the early 1960's will be her legacy. Jacquin is survived by son Gregg Jacquin, daughters Lisa Jacquin, Susan Deyo and two grandchildren, Chase & Jalen Deyo. The family suggests contributions be made in Jacquin's honor to the University of Arizona Alumni Plaza project. Check can be made out to UAF/Alumni Plaza in Honor of Debby Jacquin, 1111 N. Cherry Avenue, Tucson, Az 85721. Services are scheduled for Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. Third Street in Tucson. Arrangements by Adair F.H., Dodge Chapel. (Obit: Courtesy of Pat Wilson) |
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