Both were honored at the annual Assembly of Advisory Boards luncheon of the Nevada Dept. of Museums, Library and Arts at the Sands Regency Hotel-Casino in Reno. Ms. Ford succumbed to cancer on August 26. Sen. Neal lost his wife of 32 years to cancer last November. She was as vivacious, delightful and youthful as ever.
Life imitates art.
Recent press accounts about Jean Ford's career related her difficulties in trying to succeed in a male-dominated world. Such a place is the Nevada State Legislature. Not much has changed since. A few recent studies have shed light on such matters. More women started winning elections.