On June 6, 1996, Kate Millard, former president of the C.G. Jung Society, died from a rare blood disease. Synchronistically, that date was the anniversary of C.G. Jung's death.
Kate is remembered for the active part she played in the Seattle Jungian community during the time she lived here. She settled in Seattle after leaving Zurich, where she earned her diplomate from the C.G. Jung Institute. Soon after her arrival in Seattle, Kate established herself as a Jungian analyst, and joined the program committee of our Society. As program chair she brought many inspirational analysts to Seattle. She organized the lecture series "The Swiss Connection," which featured some of Zurich's senior analysts, including Tony Frey and Mario Jacobi. She also organized the basic Jung series, which featured several local analysts. Kate served as President of our Society from 1992 to 1993.
Kate left our Society to dedicate her efforts to the training program of Jungian AnalystsNorth Pacific. She was the first president of NPIAP, the training institute for JANP.
Kate's extraversion, gracious Southern upbringing, love of people, and love of good food and wine found expression in the many social events she hosted as program chair and president of the Jung Society. Prior to becoming an analyst, Kate traveled to China and, through her studies there, became a master cook of Chinese foods. Members often comment that they miss the wonderful social and community atmosphere Kate created. Kate also loved nature and the creative arts. She transformed the front yard of her Lake City home into a vegetable and flower garden that flourished with many colorful and carefully selected plants. The inside of her home reflected her love of the arts and her support of local artists.
Foremost in Kate's life were her two golden retrievers, Jasmine and Jasper, and her only living relative, her 84-year-old aunt, Mary Irby. Her aunt continues to live in Aurora, Missouri, where Kate grew up.
Kate's rich, reflective, and ever-growing spirit touched many during her all too-short life. She will be remembered and missed by many individuals and by our community at large.
A Kate Millard Memorial Fund is being formed to honor the memory of Kate's life, work, and dedication to the teachings of C.G. Jung. Donations to this fund will be used to further the teachings of C.G. Jung through the various educational fora of the Society. Contributions from Society members and friends of Kate Millard are welcome and encouraged. Please contact Lucretia Devine, (206) 851-5023, for more information, or mail your contribution to the Kate Millard Memorial Fund, c/o C.G. Jung Society, Seattle.
The C.G. Jung Society, Seattle regrets the decease of the following former members and extends its condolences to their families:
Jonathan Conant, who died in May 1996 due to a kayaking accident. Contributions to a memorial fund for Jonathan can be made to Bergita House, 1726 Discovery Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Mildred Campbell Ludwig, 86, of Waldron Island, one-time active member of our Society.
Raymond O. Jacobsen, husband of the Society's 1996 treasurer Gloria Hope Jacobsen, died May 12.