Remembering Jane Kennedy Leyva, 1949-2023

Family and friends are remembering Jane Kennedy Leyva and sharing this with the community:

Jane Kennedy Leyva passed away January 31, 2023, with her daughters Lisann and Jen present in loving support.

Jane was a pioneer for Title IX sports. She played softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. She was accepted into college at the University of Washington for her grades and athletics with plans to major in physical education back in 1968. Instead she became a role model to her daughters showing them what women can do. She became a much-loved coach and foster mom to young people throughout the WS community. Her house was always loud and crazy, and full of laughter and love.

Jane is survived by her daughters, Jen, Lisann, and Megan, her son-in law Len (Jen), her grandchildren Quentin (Meg) and Lexi (Lisann), and all the extended Kennedy clan. A celebration of life is planned for March 2023.

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3 Replies to "Remembering Jane Kennedy Leyva, 1949-2023"

  • star 55 February 1, 2023 (11:44 am)

    I played soccer for years. She was always so funny and fun before, during and after games. She was one of a kind. ❤️

  • sbre February 1, 2023 (7:46 pm)

    What a great inspiration she was, our community and world is a better place because of her being in it!!

  • Jennifer B February 2, 2023 (7:26 am)

    Having been one of Miss Jane’s foster kids, I can attest to the loud rowdiness of the Leyva household. Even more memorable was the loving support and kindness that was omnipresent there. She was a true champion to all of her many kids, and my heart goes out to Lisann, Jenn and Meg for this incalculable loss. 

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