ASU remembers
Jane Prescott Rein'l |
Professor, Philosophy & Eastern Religion
Jane Prescott Rein'l, 96, died on August 17, 2017. Jane graduated from Smith College Phi Beta Kappa in English Literature, highest honors. In 1946 she received her masters degree in English, University of Michigan. Dr. Rein'l (BA, MA, PhD Harvard) was professor of Philosophy and Eastern Religion at LSU and ASU. Jane was a lifetime member of the League of Women Voters and an elected Precinct Committee member in the Democratic Party. She was an outspoken activist and philanthropist for over 50 progressive causes including the ACLU, American Friends Service Committee, Amnesty International, Carter Center, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Doctors without Borders, Greenpeace, Maricopa Community Colleges, ProChoice America, The Nation Magazine, Trust for Public Land, and Unicef. Jane is survived by two daughters, two step-daughters, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lincoln, and a grandson. Private family services will be held at a later date. (Source: Arizona Republic)
August 17, 2017