Dear Friends…It is with a heavy heart that I convey the news that Mary Wilson, devoted friend to us all and diehard supporter of the California Jazz Foundation, passed away last evening in Huntington Hospital.
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Mary was an invaluable member of the CJF Board of Directors for almost ten years and there are no words to adequately describe the value of her presence. She never missed a meeting and never reneged in any way regarding her commitments. She was an inspirational leader, a brilliant coordinator and an idea person, but in addition she was a worker in every sense of the word. There was no job which she wasn’t willing to take on and perform brilliantly and with savoir-faire.
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Her reliability was unmatched and we struggled to keep from taking her talents, expertise, and good nature for granted.
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Mary will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Edythe L. Bronston
President and Founder
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ABOUT CJF
Evolution of a Dream
The California Jazz Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization created to aid and assist California jazz musicians in need. We are committed to providing access to quality social and economic services and counseling, as well as financial assistance for eligible applicants. We do so through a team of caring, knowledgeable professionals in collaboration with community partners.
Edythe Bronston
Founder and President
Michael Dolphin Vice President