Deborah Bye Kean (1942–2020)
1942–2020
First Lady of New Jersey (1982–1990); philanthropist
Biography
Wife of Governor Thomas Howard Kean of New Jersey, married 1967. Active in New Jersey charitable and cultural organizations during and after her husband's governorship. Three children, including Tom Kean Jr. (b. 1968), former Republican Majority Leader of the New Jersey State Senate and U.S. Representative from New Jersey's 7th district (2023–). Died in 2020.