It is with the deepest sadness that the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library announce the passing of longtime volunteer and Board member Sue Driver, on August 4, 2018. After a full and accomplished career with the FBI in the Los Angeles field office, Sue continued her passion for service and helping others by working with the Red Cross, the AARP, and the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Sue and her late husband Jim Neilson served both on the FTOL Board and as volunteers, tirelessly supporting the library through their efforts. Sue was also a member of the Ronald Reagan Library and enjoyed visiting the museum and attending special events; she was also a wholehearted animal lover and spent her free time with her dogs, Mya and Kodiak.
Sue was the initiator and leader of the Friends’ online sales team, which maximized the value of donated books by selling them online, on eBay and Amazon. Within a year of beginning the program, Sue’s online sales team was meeting and then exceeding the funds raised by the FTOL daily sales, essentially doubling the amount of monies raised for the library. Many of the programs, materials, and technology that the Friends sponsor are made possible by Sue’s vision and tireless efforts.
Sue will be remembered by family, friends, and colleagues for her gentle spirit and willingness to mentor; she will also be remembered by the Friends for her cheerful, tireless work ethic and her dedication to the library. The Friends will ensure that Sue’s program, and her legacy of innovation and dedication, will remain robust and continue to serve the library. A memorial service for Sue will be held at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Nov. 19, 2018 at 4:00 pm; the Friends’ Board is planning to dedicate a memorial to Sue in the library. Sue will be missed by all who knew her.
About Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library
The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is a California-based group of avid library advocates dedicated to enhancing the Thousand Oaks Library with support services and intellectual and cultural programs that enrich the lives of area residents of all ages. Learn more at www.ftol.org.
Contact
Kathy Leslie, Publicity Coordinator
Email: publicity@ftol.org