Jean Guy | |
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| First Lady of North Dakota | |
| In role January 4, 1961 – January 2, 1973 | |
| Governor | William L. Guy |
| Preceded by | Pauline Davis |
| Succeeded by | Grace Link |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elizabeth Mason September 8, 1922 Selfridge, North Dakota |
| Died | July 5, 2013 (aged 90) Fargo, North Dakota |
| Political party | North Dakota Democratic-NPL |
| Spouse | William L. Guy (1943-2013) |
| Alma mater | North Dakota Agricultural College |
Elizabeth "Jean" Guy (September 8, 1922 – July 5, 2013) was an American First Lady of the U.S. state of North Dakota. The longest serving First Lady in North Dakota's history, she served from 1961 to 1973 during the tenure of her husband, former Governor William L. Guy, the longest-serving governor in the state's history.[1] Described as a highly influential behind the scenes, Jean Guy has been credited with persuading William Guy to run for office, reviving the Democratic Party and the North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party in the state during the mid-20th Century.[2]
She later served as the President of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education, which creates policy for the North Dakota University System, during the 1980s.[2]
- ^ Smith, Nick (2013-07-05). "Jean Guy dies at 90". Bismarck Tribune. Archived from the original on 2013-07-10. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- ^ a b Haga, Chuck (2013-07-06). "Former N.D. first lady Jean Guy dies in Fargo". Jamestown Sun. Archived from the original on 2020-02-01. Retrieved 2013-08-01.