By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Veterans Community Center founder Jeanne Rounsavell, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 10, the Veterans Community Center announced.
“It is with a heavy heart that [we announce] the passing of Jeanne this morning,” the Veterans Community Center shared in a post on social media, adding that Aug. 10 was also her birthday. The announcement prompted an outpouring of condolences from friends, supporters, and community members who remembered her warmth, dedication, and kindness.
In a followup, the community center announced that a viewing service will be held this Thursday, Aug. 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel at Price Funeral Home, 6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights. A brief obituary will be posted on the Price Funeral Home website by Tuesday. Organizers have extended an open invitation to anyone wishing to pay their final respects to Jeanne. Guests are welcome to bring a small item to place with her, which will remain with her.
“We understand not everyone is comfortable with a viewing,” organizers said. “But for those who wish to say goodbye, we hope you will join us and please share this invitation so others whose lives Jeanne touched will know.”
In honor of Jeanne, the Veterans Community Center will be closed Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 15.
Jeanne founded the nonprofit Veterans Community Center with her late husband, Jim Rounsavell, with the goal of creating a place where all veterans could feel welcome and supported. Jim passed away in 2021, and a celebration of life was held for him in July of that year.
The Center was secured by the Veterans Golf Park for Disabled Vets, a 501(c)3 California non-profit Corporation, the vision of the Rounsavells who are Veterans themselves.
During a previous interview, Jeanne reflected on the couple’s shared mission, noting that she worked alongside her husband to operate the center and later cared for him during his final years. Together, they built the center into a hub for camaraderie, resources, and community spirit for local veterans.
