Jacqueline Rynerson
reflects on Lakewood

(04/16/2008) For over 55 years former Mayor Jacqueline Rynerson was involved in every aspect of our civic life: as a volunteer in the Lakewood incorporation movement in 1954, as a member of the Lakewood Park, Recreation and Parkway District board of directors, as a Recreation and Community Services Commissioner, as a leader of Project Shepherd, as a city planning commissioner, and as a city council member and mayor.

“She was--and will always be--a ‘legend’ of Lakewood and one of my personal heroes. She was for me--as she was for so many in lives in Lakewood--a guide, a mentor, a leader, and a shining example,” said Lakewood Mayor Steve Croft.

Rynerson died of a stroke on Tuesday April 15, 2008. She was 87.

Click for related information on Lakewood's history, incorporation and a community profile. This includes background on incorporation efforts Ms. Rynerson was involved with and a look at Lakewood's development and community values.