Jacqueline Louise LeCouteur, a postgraduate researcher at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, died April 27 after a long battle with breast cancer. LeCouteur studied brain tumors in the laboratory of her husband, Richard LeCouteur, a professor of surgical and radiological sciences at the veterinary school.

"Jackie was such an impres- sive woman, with so much energy and such a zest for life," says Jeanine Stiles, associate director of the UC Davis Cancer Center. "We are very grateful for all her contributions to the cancer program while she was with us."

During the last year of her life, Jacqueline LeCouteur volunteered her time to begin a holiday card tradition at the UC Davis Cancer Center. Her goal was to raise money for research at the Cancer Center through sale of the cards.

In her memory, the card sale will begin this fall. The cards feature seasonal artwork by UC Davis Cancer Center patients. One of the designs, of a smiling snowman, is LeCouteur's own. Pins featuring her snowman are also for sale.

Pins are $3 apiece. Packages of 10 cards and envelopes are $10. "Seasons Greetings" appears inside the cards. Both cards and pins may be purchased in room 3003 of the UC Davis Cancer Center, 4501 X Street, Sacramento. For more information, please call (916) 734-5800.