Jean Nidetch

I had the good fortune of knowing Jean Nidetch through the Clark County school District in Las Vegas, NV. We met in the 90's on a school district committee. I really loved her. She once told me I should write a book about my life after she got to know me. I stumbled across her obituary because I wanted to contact her. I wanted to tell her I was going to dedicate my book to her. She positively impacted so many lives, including mine.
Sincerely, Frances Ruiz

To the Family,
I send my deepest condolences. Kean's life has directly effected mine and made it better. May the God of all comfort, take your burdens and relieve you.

My condolences to the Nidetch family. My mother joined Weight Watchers at Preston Center in Dallas in the 1970s. The lessons that she learned there were important ones that I don't think could be found anywhere else at that time. As a very small child I tagged along to those meetings with my Mom, and I still have very happy memories of my strong and beautiful mother weighing in and getting her pin. I also think I have a healthier relationship with food than I would have otherwise. Thank you...

Rest in peace and thank you for being a pioneer with the weight loss issue.

What a woman who is well known for her determination and self-discipline to change her life solving a major problem that plagued her for so many years. Unlike some, Jean exercised great discipline to never allow that problem to resurface and cause sadness. I have never been a Weight Watchers' member, but I have heard many success stories and will forever remember Jean whenever I see the need to make a major change in any areas of my life. It is my determination to constantly examine myself...

My sincere condolences at the loss of your loved one. Find solace in knowing that God shares your sorrow and wants to be a refuge for you during this difficult time. (Psalm 46:1)

I joined Weight Watchers in 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska, attending classes in a church hall on Tuesday evenings. I shed 137 pounds in 9 months, and was the first male in the state of Nebraska to lose over 100 pounds on the Weight Watchers program. I joined the organization, and worked with Weight Watchers for 20 years as executive chef of Weight Watchers in Nebraska and Greater Iowa, Executive VP for Weight Watchers of Central Indiana, an as a manager for the organization I metro Detroit. I met...