[Vision2020] honoring Janet Lecompte

[Bill London]

In 1998, Janet Lecompte ensured the preservation of Moscow's 1912 Center by anonymously donating $2 million to the renovation of the building.  Her gift rallied community support for the project, and because of her generosity and foresight, this community center lives today.

Saving the 1912 Center may have been her most ambitious gift to us, but there are literally hundreds of other examples of her donations that made real and important differences to lives in this area. 




Janet was our community benefactor. She was also a delightfully fun and interesting person. And most importantly, she lived and gave modestly and quietly.




She did not boast or seek honor or expect award for her gifts. She did not want anyone to know she was the one who saved the 1912 Center, or who started the Latah County Community Foundation, or who provided any of the other generous gifts she bestowed on us.




Janet Lecompte was the embodiment of altruism. She lived and gave selflessly and generously. 

Janet died this year, and her children are hosting a public memorial for her on Sunday, June 20, at 1:30 pm -- at the 1912 Center, of course. 

BL


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