Jean Silver

Background

Silver, Jean was born on July 25, 1926 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Harlow Eugene and Helen Grace (Merten) Merrill.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Eastern Washington U., 1975; postgraduate, Eastern Washington U., 1980-1987.

Career

Principal, Jean Silver Accounting Svc., Spokane, since 1950; accountant, Coopers & Lybrand, Spokane, 1976-1980; state legislator, State of Washington, Olympia, since 1983. Consultant economics development financing City and County of Spokane, 1980-1986. Board of directors Washington Water Power Company.

Chairman government operations and pension committee National Conference State Legislators, since 1989.

Achievements

• Jean Silver has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator, accountant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Greater Spokane Business Development Association, since 1984, Holy Names-Fort George Wright, Spokane, since 1984. Trustee Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, 1986-1987, Junior League, since 1987. Member of advisory board Spokane Incubator Association, 1987-1989.

Member Washington Certified Public Accountants Society.

Connections

Married Charles Wesley Silver. Children: Douglas W., Mitchell C., Kipp E.

Father:

Harlow Eugene Merrill

Mother:

Helen Grace (Merten) Merrill

Spouse:

Charles Wesley Silver

child:

Kipp E. Silver

child:

Douglas W. Silver

child:

Mitchell C. Silver