Beloved community leader “Mrs. Santa Monica” dies at 80
Jan. 15, 2021 at 6:00 am
Long-time community service leader Jean McNeil Wyner died on Jan. 13 at age 80 from COVID-19 complications.
Wyner was a true public servant serving as an elected officer in over 20 non-profits and dedicating endless hours to the YMCA, Westside Women’s Health Center, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, and Santa Monica History Museum among other organizations.
Her devotion to the City was so great that she was nicknamed “Mrs. Santa Monica” and in 2009 the Chamber of Commerce created the Jean McNeil Wyner Community Service Award in her honor.
“She cared about everyone, she had an ear for everyone, she laughed at anything you might say even if you weren’t a great joke teller. She was everybody’s favorite because she made everyone feel special. Jean was a blessing to so many of us,” said Tara Pomposini, CEO of Santa Monica Family YMCA.