Nancy Kunitsugu

Aki Namioka (left) and Nancy Kunitsugu (right)

It is with great sadness that the Seattle Community Network Association mourns the passing of Nancy Kunitsugu (nancyk). Nancy was one of those rare volunteers who brought a combination of intelligence, diligence, hard work and humor to the SCN project. She was a long time volunteer from the early days, a board member, and our second President.

Nancy was introduced to our project by Ken Gillgren, another early supporter of the project. Her lack of ego, and ability to communicate with everyone, made her ideal for the role of Volunteer Coordinator. Through her hard work, SCN became more than just a technology - it truly became a "community network" as more and more grassroots groups and organizations were able to put their information online. It was through Nancy's cadre of volunteers that we were able to provide meaningful content to SCN users.

Nancy joined the early Coordinating Council and later the Board of Directors as SCN transitioned from a project of CPSR/Seattle to its own non-profit organization, the Seattle Community Network Association. She served as SCNA's first Vice-President and then President the following year. Through all this her warmth, wicked sense of humor and commitment kept us going. We can honestly say that SCN would not be where it is today if it weren't for Nancy. We will miss her dearly.

- Aki Namioka
December 8, 2000

 

Aki's note tells the story - Nancy's warmth, *wicked sense of humor* and dedication were some of our most solid - and reliable - resources in the early days of building SCN. Nancy was ALWAYS there - always building and planning and moving things forward.

- Doug Schuler

 

We've been given updated information about the memorial service - it will be happening this Sunday, 12/10, starting at 12:30. Check in at the Arboretum's Graham Visitor's Center for directions to the exact location.

Thoughts & memories about having volunteered with Nancy can be sent to feedback@scn.org.

Also, Nancy's family have established a memorial fund to donate books to the school Nancy was a librarian in. If you'd like to make a donation, checks should be sent to:

Nancy Kunitsugu Memorial Book Fund
P.O. Box 3205
Renton, WA 98056-3205

For anyone who knew her, this comes as quite a blow. We'll hope to see you on Sunday.

- Melissa & Steve Guest

 

Goodbye Dear Friend

I will miss your gentle spirit and supportive nature. You were one of a kind and fair to those who crossed your path. SCN is only one of the organizations that benefited from your persevering work in human and social justice.

Thank you <nancyk@scn.org>

- Carlos Cruz

 

Om tare tuttare ture soha!
Peace & Love for Nancy

- Denny Sargent