HONOR ROLL SPRING / SUMMER
2015
Believe in Zags
MORE THAN ONE LEGACY
Every Zag has had a moment when someone stepped up and said, “I believe in you.” The fact remains – Gonzaga is a place where we believe. We believe in the mission of the University. We believe in the power of Jesuit education. We believe in the community of people who are helping to form the service-minded leaders of tomorrow. In short, we believe in Zags. One of the ways that the Gonzaga community comes together to act on these beliefs is through giving. In this edition of Heritage, we highlight Zags who demonstrate their commitment through creative gifts to the University – a gift by will, a charitable trust, laddered gift annuities and a gift by beneficiary designation. From a cross-country couple to a basketball super fan, from a pair of alums whose love story began right here on campus to a beloved retired Gonzaga staff member – their gifts are as unique as their connections to GU.
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Judy Rogers P.S. See a list of Zag believers and honor someone who believed in you at www.gonzaga.edu/BelieveInZags.
INSPIRED TO GIVE
Believing in Students Sue Weitz’s passion for Gonzaga is never ending. She came to the University in 1981 as dean of students and for more than three decades worked tirelessly to build a strong community where students had a voice in their education. When Sue retired in 2014, she left a legacy of service to GU students – but she wasn’t done yet. “Gonzaga gave me a lot, so giving back seemed like the right thing to do,” she said. “I worked with my financial advisor to discover which asset might be best.” Due to the tax benefits, Sue listed Gonzaga as a beneficiary of her TIAA-CREF retirement account. Sue also discussed the gift with her husband and children who gladly stood by her choice. “It was my decision, but my kids and husband were very excited,” she added. “Both of my children graduated from Gonzaga.” Sue strongly believes in the education Gonzaga provides. By designating GU as a beneficiary of her 403b retirement account, she will be able to act on that belief for the benefit of future Zags. “I think it was Fr. Coughlin who said, ‘it’s educating the mind and the heart together,’ and I am such a believer in that,” said Sue. “I’m convinced that
Sue Weitz (’91)
Gonzaga gives a better education and I want to help make sure they have the money to do that. I can help students get the type of education I think everyone should get.” Considering the length of time she spent working in University administration, it was very important to Sue that her future gift be used for unrestricted purposes. “Whether my gift goes to scholarships, a building, operating costs, or helps keep tuition down – I want to leave that up to the leadership of the institution, because that’s where I sat for so many years.” She added, “No matter what you give to at Gonzaga, the students are going to benefit, and I am all about the students.” For more information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/rpa.
CONSIDER A GIFT OF A RETIREMENT ASSET: You can make a meaningful gift by designating Gonzaga University as a full or partial beneficiary of your IRA, 401k or 403b type retirement account. Because retirement assets can trigger estate taxes and/or result in substantial income taxation to (non-spouse) heirs, they make ideal gifts to a tax-exempt charity such as Gonzaga. GU will receive 100 percent of an IRA, 401k or 403b account distribution.
Office of Planned Giving | 800.388.0881 | www.gonzaga.edu/plannedgiving
Believing in Jesuit Education After graduating from Gonzaga and serving in the U.S. Army, Rick Hofmeister spent 20 years in the investment business as a financial consultant and vice president of Merrill Lynch. He understood the benefits that annuities could have for his clients, so it made perfect sense that he and Nina would consider charitable gift annuities (CGA) for themselves. “It benefits both the school and the donors,” explained Rick. “We were going to have a tax problem as we were starting to take distributions from our IRAs. To alleviate some of that problem, we decided to contribute to Gonzaga.” The Hofmeisters have funded two gift annuities, which provide them with income now. The amount remaining in the annuities upon their passing will be used to establish the Bud and Cathy Hofmeister Men’s Golf Endowment in honor of Rick’s parents. Rick’s father was a golf professional in Hayden Lake, Idaho, and Rick practically grew up on the golf course. Gonzaga was the only school Rick considered when it came time for college. After receiving his degree in economics, he entered the military and eventually ended up working at the golf course at Fort Hood in Texas. He and Nina were married in 1969 and they returned to Spokane in 1971.
Rick (’67) and Nina Hofmeister
All three of their children attended Catholic schools, including Gonzaga Prep. Now that their children are grown and Rick and Nina have retired, the Hofmeisters travel the country in an RV, playing golf and collecting quilting squares in each state they pass through. Rick and Nina decided to give to Gonzaga, even though Nina is a graduate of the University of Maryland. They both strongly believe in the value of Jesuit education, which was what tipped the scales in Gonzaga’s favor. “We believe in putting your money where your mouth is,” said Nina. “There are kids out there who want to come to GU but can’t financially do it. With Rick having been on the golf team and his father coming to help out, this was a nice way to give back to something that was of interest to Rick and his Dad.” For more information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/cga.
CONSIDER A CGA IF YOU DESIRE: 1) to receive secure, fixed payments for life 2) to supplement your retirement income
4) to receive higher payments than your bonds or CDs provide
3) to receive an income tax deduction now
5) to receive income now and support Gonzaga later
Office of Planned Giving | 800.388.0881 | www.gonzaga.edu/plannedgiving
Heritage Society HONOR ROLL The Heritage Society was founded in 1980 to recognize a legacy of giving at Gonzaga and honor alumni and friends who have made a commitment to the University through an estate gift. Estate gifts to Gonzaga are made in many forms, including bequests, gifts of retirement plan assets or life insurance, or charitable gift annuities, remainder unitrusts or lead trusts. The individuals listed below and others, who wish to remain anonymous, comprise this group of benefactors. Scott A. Ables Dr. † and Mrs. John B. Adams Gary M. Alworth Ken and Sue Anderson Valerie Anderson John and Jewel Andrew John † and Anne C. Aram Joe and Jammie Arbanas Hilario Arguinchona Jim † and Joyce Aylward Cindy Runger Balas and Charles Balas Frank † and Dorothy Barich John and Shannon Barnard David and Heidi Bateman John A. and Nancy A. (Scott) Battilega John H. Beck Ernest J. Becker Larry J. and Anna Bennett Jamie M. Berube Joe and Sharon Betzendorfer Michael J. and Sandra L. Beus Christopher Blackburn Anthony Boccaccio Chadwick O. Bogar Frank and Ilse Bourbeau Frank and Sharon Bouten Mark and Theresa (Timms) Boyer Douglas J. Brajcich Helen A. Brajcich Dr. Stephen L. and Marjorie M. Brenneke Mr. and Mrs. James Bresnahan Roger G. Brown Alfred Bucheli Dr. † and Mrs. Eric Buckley Greg and Michelle Bui Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Bulger Josh Burrows Bruce and Judy Butler Molly and Stewart Butler Sharon (McDonald) and Joe Cade (‘76) Ron and Theresa Caferro Don Carlson Mark and Kathy (Evoy) Casey Rebecca Cates Stephen and Elaine Cavit Jason and Tania Chaffee Susan† and W.W. “Chuck” Charlton Patrick Chastek Scott and Patricia J. (Tiesse) Church Catherine C. Clark Robert and Ramona Clavel Walter J. † and Donna F. Conn Laura D. Cooper Norman G. † and Amarant M. (Kanzler) Cormier † = Deceased
Bill and Paula Cowley Gerri and Bob † Craves James and Carolyn Crowe James and Eloise Cummins Don and Va Lena Curran Rev. James Dallen Kevin and Mary Daniels Mr. † and Mrs. William A. Davenport Scott and Jami Davis Joseph W. Day Robert J. and Raeceil A. Day Richard J. DeBlieck Joe † and Edna Deichl Luino and Margaret Dell’Osso, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John Demakas Jayne (Stanich) Dempsey John and Mary Dentone Dale B. and Christy E. (Smith) de Viveiros David Schweitzer and Dennis DeVoto Timothy G. Dieringer James and Joan DiJulio William R. and Kathleen A. (McFarland) Dobner June Donaldson Robert J. Downey Nancy C. Driscoll Dr. Thomas and Karen Driscoll Thomas A. Drynan James P. and Ahnna Dudley, Jr. John E. Dunn Michael Durand John P. Egger Dr. Richard E. Ellis, JD Benjamin J. Engle and Nancy Cane Engle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Erickson Gregory and Dana Erigero John and Dianne Evans Bob and Bobbie Evanson Anthony and Ann Ewell Sonja Nordbye Fair James T. Finlen, Jr. Sharon A. Fischer and Dr. Thomas A. Kearney E.J. “Gerry” FitzGerald Nick Fluge and Elizabeth Logsdon Craig Gage Maurice Gales Phyllis and Vincent Gallant Blaine and Susan Garvin Gary Geiss Archie and Mary George Rex R. † and Joan Gerlach Lt. Col. and Mrs. William R. Gillingham Patricia A. Gillis Hal and Alice † Gilmore Gary Glenn Beverly (Haines) Goddard Michele Graham Marv and Anne Grassl Patrick J. Gravine George and Florence Grismer Nazli Guner The Hon. and Mrs. Richard P. Guy Dave and Susan Hamer Frederick and Diane (Kelly) Hamm Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce Hankins Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hanlen Cecil † and Molly Hannan John C. Hanrahan Robert and Donna † Hanson Daniel P. Harbaugh Suzanne M. Harris Shane and Morgan Hatcher Jerome Haupt
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hauth G. Donald Hawker and Nga T. Hawker Frank J. Hawley Charles † and Barbara Hennessey, Jr. Mary and Tom Herche Howard and Darlene Herman Phil and Lorelei Herres Kirk Murdock Hetrick Mark and Marsha Hierbaum Tony and Cindy † Higley Peter Hill Rick and Nina Hofmeister Timothy Hogan Edith A. Holmen Melanie A. Homan Stan and Shirley Hooper Gary and Barbara Hordemann John and Ellen Hough Lt. Col. Gregory M. Huckabee Timberly Hughes E. J. Hunt Megan L. Isenhower Doyle and Kathy (Graham) † Jacklin Don and Marilyn Jans Donald H. Jans Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jepson, Jr. Shirley J. Johnson Dr. Robert L. Kalez, M.D. Margel Foote Kaufman Robert and Michelle Keasal Gary Keister John and Pat Kelly John B. Kempfer Kevin Kenneally Dr. Arthur E. Kennedy Duff and Dorothy † Kennedy Dale L. Kingman Rick Koch Dr. Larry E. Krueger, J.D. Doug and Ruth Lancaster Dr. H. John Lane Mary Lou Lane Michael Patrick Lang Milton J. Langlois Alexander M. Laughlin Dr. Lawrence R. Lawton Jack and Betty † Leonard Bernie and Mafalda Levernier Dr. Robert Lewis and Marcia McGreevy Lewis Jim and Jan Linardos Noreen Littman Wil and Pat Loeken Gary P. Long and Rudolph Saavedra Pauline M. (Herzig) Love Houston Putnam Lowry Mike and Renee’ Lucarelli John and Donna Luger Paul Lukinich Barbara J. Lund Pat and Christina Lynch James and Jane MacDonald Cheryl L. Mack Dan and Jan Madden The Hon. John J. Madden Beverly Mahrt Laurence † and Delta Maillet Dick Manning/Jen Gouge Greg Marshall Karen E. Martines Stan and Linda Massey Mary Ann and Ed May Veronica and Dave Mayo Christina McCale and Garry R. Osborn Jack and Mary McCann Pat and Kathy McCarthy
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Michael D. McCormack Robert and Claire McDonald Marge McFaul Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. McGough Mary McGrath Morgan T. and Judith A. (Ziegler) McGrath David P. McKibbin Joe McKinnon Ann T. McMahon Edward McReynolds Thomas K. and Catherine L. Mentele Donald L. Merrick Jo L. Merwin Linda L. Merwin Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Monks John and Melinda Moynier Shirley A. (Pemerl) Mulcahy Tom P. Mulcahy Ray and Shirley (Duffner) Murphy Smitty and Sandy † Myers Myron A. Nachbar II Don and Jeanette Nelles Mr. and Mrs. James W. Nelsen John † and Frances Nitkey Patrick † and Everilda Nolan Holly J. Norton Karen Norum Kay Nozaki and Thomas G. † Ewing John C. O’Brien, Jr. Robert W. and Maureen A. O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. James F. O’Connell Charlie and Doris O’Connor Betty † and Bill Ogle Mark and Cathy Ohlstrom Dennis and Sara O’Loughlin Donald and Joan Olson Barry and Ann O’Neil Cynthia and Dr. Eric Orr Guy and Madeline Ossello Dianne Rinzel Ostrowski Fred S. Owen and Joanne Pottier Michael Paine A.T. “Mike” Paioni J. Scott Patnode Dr. Donald R. Paugh and Ms. Diedre L. Olin Lindsey Paxton Dr. Dennis E. Penna Gregory R. Peterson Anthony Plager Joe and Megan Poss Gary L. Powdrill Laurie A. Powers and Breean L. Beggs Mark and Kim Powers Sue-Lynn Price-Voigt James and Marilyn Prince Julie Prince David S. Radcliffe Mr. and Mrs. Don F. Raftis Ed and Yvonne † Ralph Mr. and Mrs. Gary Randall Paul and Barbara Redmond D. Michael Reilly and Petrea Reilly Ross (‘79) and Judy Rettenmier Cynthia Reyes Methvin Michael and Tanya Rice Dennis T. and Kathryn (Cullen) Richardson, Sr. John and Mary Pat Rickman Doug and Kathleen Rivard William D. Roberts Donald and Donna Rockstrom Jim and Jean Roeber Judy and John Rogers Douglas W. Rohner
Roger and Sharon Roman James F. Rooney † Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosicky Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Rosler Herman J. Rossi III John and Nancy Rudolf Mary Catherine Ryan Barry W. Santana, Ph.D. Richard and Karen Sayre Steven Schenk and Gretchen Berning Reed Schifferman Virginia A. Schurra Dr. and Mrs. Lester J. Schwaegler Pequitte Schwerin Patricia (Ardner) Scullary Mary Owens Shanahan Martha and Stephen Shepard William and Catherine Shiel, Jr. Stephen † and Mary Shinn Chuck † and Rojean Siljeg Mark and Valerie Sonderen Dave and Dori Sonntag Gordon and Joyce Spainhower Margot J. Stanfield Jerry A. and Patricia Stebbins Veronica and Jeff Steffan Charles H. and Diane Steilen Bart † and Sarah Stevens Ivan and Marlene Stewart Daniel Stoner and Anne Santee-Stoner Brady Lee Strahl Joseph and Parker Sullivan Patrick and Diane Sullivan Dr. Robert W. Sullivan Robert † and Joan Taber Howard and Sharon Tennant Tom and Camilla Tilford Rev. Eugene A. Tracy Jim and Peg Troske Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Tucci Michael F. and Mimi Tucci Robert P. Turnley Dick and Patricia Twiss Dick and Monda Van Hollebeke David and Karen Van Loan Steven † and Laurette C. Van Voorhis Jerry and Donna Vermillion F. Ray Vollert Sue Volpe William J. and Kathleen K. Wagner Robert J. Waldron, Jr. Robert C. Wallace Jolanta and Gary Weber Martin and Jane Weber Sue Weitz Jerry D. Wells Tim and Jackie Welsh Kevin P. and Jennifer L. (Prince) West Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. West James and Eleanor † Weston Scott A. Wilburn Elisha Williams Ryan Rodney Wilson Fritz and Jeanie Wolff James and Jackie Wolff David Wollersheim Anne Woodbury Richard and Cathy Worner Bruce and Jackie Worobec William J. and Elizabeth A. (Curry) Wrigglesworth, Jr. Lee and Barbara Wright John T. Yeats Dominic J. and Lisa Zamora Anne and Dan Zielsdorf Stephen and Elizabeth Zimmer
IN MEMORIAM MAJ Lawrence D. Acre Kathleen A. Adkison Theodore B. Albi Carol J. Albright Otto Allison, Jr. Catherine Almquist Glen E. Alps Edith L. Anderson Harry E. Anderson Lucy Anderson Raymond G. Anderson Gayle M. Andrews Lawrence and Lucille (Lemieux) Angell Paul Anselmi Alphonse and Geraldine Arnold Dr. Robert D. Backer Gilbert W. Baker Daniel E. Bandmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Bangert Hugh and Rita Bargion Lester Barnes Evalyn Barrington Charles A. and Dolores A. Barry Kenneth and Esther Louise Barton and Frank and Louisa Murphy Dauna L. Bauer Joseph N. Behrens Elvira Berners Zita D. Berners Fred E. Bigelow Venora Bigelow Katherine Blum Dr. and Mrs. Norman Bolker Erma A. Bonge Veronica Boos Horace Bozarth Joseph Bradley Edmund W. Braune Joseph and Peggy Brennan Fred L. and Olivia Briggs Judith Brings Leo and Mary Brockman Marie I. Brown Hervy and Florence Brulotte Joseph W. Brunner Carla M. Buck Edward L. Burke Michael T. Busch Elizabeth G. Caley Tom A. Calpin John E. Cannon, Sr. Robert M. and Elaine Carroll Dr. Robert J. and Thelma Rose Casey Holly L. Caudill Dr. Patrick J. Cavanaugh Frank L. Ceserani Chester and Catherine Chastek Harry E. Chisholm Timothy Choiniere Barbara Clapp Harriet Clarke Beverly Clegg Robert H. and Mary G. (Champagne) Clemens James E. Collins John H. Collins John P. Collins, Sr. Marvel S. Collins Lawrence F. Connolly Dr. John P. and Flo Ann Connors Reanette Cook Mildred L. Coombes Robert A. † and Beryl Coomes
Thomas and Mary Corcoran George Corkery Dr. Albert G. Corrado Emmett J. Corrigan Donald J. Coughlin Marie Crabtree C. Patrick and Jean Craigen Lily B. Critzer Harry L. (Bing) Crosby Mary T. Cullen William J. Cummings Frederick and Barbara Curley Vern G. Davidson Mary E. Davis Henry L. Day John T. Day Robert E. and Margaret Day Donald E. DeFeyter Henry Delfeld Fred O. Dennis Rev. C. Depiere Bob and Evelyn Dieringer Dr. Francis J. A. Ditter Mary E. Doneen Bud W. Driessel Dr. John F. Driscoll Theodore F. Druffel Lawrence E. Duffy Walter W. Duncan Theresa Dunne Isabel d’Urbal M. Elizabeth Eaton William Eddleman Genevieve Edmonds Bridget Ehorn Kathryn Epton Dr. Russell P. Esposito Joan and Eugene Eugene Anna Fahey Dr. George A. and Stella Falkner Helen Keilbach Farrar William W. and Marcella Farrington Francis A. Feider Denny and Lynn Flaherty James A. and Frances Flanagan Maud O. Flannery Dr. Howard R. and Maxine Floan Myles F. and Henrietta A. Flood Gordon S. Fowlds Edward N. Foxton Orlanta Franck Mary Margaret Frew Esther A. Frost Julia Garrison John W. Garrity William M. Gaylor Dr. Charles Gillingham Maurice Glassy Thomas A. Glubrecht Sperry H. Goodman Burgess Gordon Margaret S. Gose James P. Green Dorothy E. Guild Herschel and Betty Gustafson Donald and Pauline Hagan Karin Hagel Earl J. Hall Joseph T. and Patsy Hall Edmund, Blanche, and Flore Hamel Harry J. Hanley Grayce Schade Harris Robert P. Harris Edna D. Hartman Dr. Terry L. Haws Ellen Healy
Laurence A. Heininger Horton and Mazie Herman John Hildebrand and Bird Hildebrand-Pease Donna L. Hill Margaret A. Hinnenkamp Daniel P. Hogan, Jr. Blanche Hopkins Margaret E. Hopkins Ruth E. Hovenden Frances E. Howard Edward and Marie Hughes Frederick W. Huppert Willis E. and Euretta James Joseph Jantsch Edward Jennings George F. Jewett Jr. Hugh C. Johnson William F. Johnson Ina Johnston Emma H. Jones Melvin Kays Jim M. Kees Dorothy C. Kelly Helen Kepl Joseph R. Keys Adolph G. Kijowski Dorothy Knechtel Roy and Violet Knott John Koehler, S.J. Dr. John and Gayle (Keenan) Kohls Nora G. Kommers Margaret S. Konlock Benjamin Koreski John and Patricia Korn Donald Kramer Sarah Marie Kranz George Kulzer Arlene E. LaMasters Annemarie Lambert Dr. Raymond J. Langenbach Henrietta Larkin John P. Leary, S.J. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Lee Norma LeMieux-Foubert Ernest Lennemann Frank B. and Ethel M. Lenzie Herbert M. Lindholm Robert and Glennavon Loosmore Paula Lovas William A. and Earleen Lowry Bob and Yvonne Lyons Dr. Edwin T. MacCamy Catherine MacPhee John F. Madden Mr. and Mrs. Harry Magnuson Bertha Mahoney Patricia J. Malone Thomas M. Malott Esther Mark Charlotte Y. Martin E. Thomas Martin Loretta A. Martin John A. and Mary Stuart Masterson Kylie Masterson Guy Matthews John and Virginia Maughan C. Alex McCabe The Hon. Patrick McCabe Joseph L. McCarthy Florence McCormack Robert J. McCormick Esther A. McCoy Helen McDonald Lowell H. McDonald Ivah M. McDonnell
Joseph P. McFarland Gerald R. McFaul Leo J. McGavick John D. McLaughlin Mary McLeod John and Ann E. McMahon Richard L. McMurdie Dick and Mary Lou McWilliams Rev. Thomas J. Meersman Jack D. Miklos Dr. Earl Martin Miller Fred J. Mollerus Rev. John E. Moore Lyle W. and Cherie Moore Frank A. Morbeck Andrew J. Morrison David L. Morse Joe Mostyn Denny Murphy John W. (Bill) Murphy Joseph and Muriel Murphy John C. Nevin Edward J. Nichols Raymond J. Niehenke Frank and Margaret Nigro Luverne W. Nott Dorothy Nowak William and Monica O’Connell Msgr. Oakley F. O’Connor Alan P. O’Kelly Angeline O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Verne Oliver Coletta O’Meara O’Neill Family Trust, in memory of Margaret C. and Clement J. O’Neill III Maude O’Neill Richard and Margaret O’Neill Clarence and Gladys Orndorff William Osborn Eddie Page Robert Parker Ruth Patchen Ethel Peasley Joseph and Alice Peirone Stephen N. Pope Louis Powell Donald L. Powelson Robert and Ann Powers Edward and Helen Prevol Emil A. Proulx John J. and Ruth C. Pugh Herbert Redfield Catherine Rhodes Clare Rice Margaret S. Richards Wilfred A. Richmond William P. Roach Robert H. Rolfs Lucille Rooney David and Maureen Rorick Frank and Jan Rotondo Kerm and Fran Rudolf Agnes Russell Madeline Saint Marie Frances Salla Michael Scaringella Albert J. Schauble, Sr. Elizabeth Scheeland Gertrude Schmitt Bernard A. Schons Herman and Hilda Schumacher Irene Schumaker Joseph M. Shabaz Elizabeth M. Sharp Mary Katherine Shaw Fred Shelton
Margaret M. Sheridan William P. Sherman Edward T. Simkins Phillip P. Skok, Sr. Robert A. Smith, Sr. Petronella Sammis Sneider Mary E. Snodgrass Norma E. Solman Lee M. Solomon Carol J. Springer Judy A. Springer Mary C. Stanton Charles H. Stolz John W. Strizich George Struble Mary E. Stuart Gertrude K. Sully Frank X. Suttey Arthur D. Swanson Ernest E. Tabscott Winston and Eloise Taggart John W. Talmage Tatsuo Tatsuuma George E. and Margaret B. Tiesse Alice Tietgen Charles A. and Helen Tilford Hazel Toly Francis and Dorothea Townsend Joseph C. Tremblay Rosemary Triesch John and Betty Tubbs Effie Tucker Mary M. Twohy Bernard Tyrell, Sr. Albert Unrecht Elizabeth Van Sistine Jessie Vickrey Mary L. Vingo Leona T. Voell Rupert Vogl Sam and Emily Volpentest Anna Mae Waldron Arthur J. Waligura Alexander Wallace III Roger C. Walsh Robert G. and Joan M. Wardian J. Prentice Warner Florence Wasmer Ralph B. Way Robert E. Wehmeir Albert Weiser Carrie Welch Helen Welty Verna E. West Mildred Weston Harry L. Williams Karen J. Williams John A. G. Wilson The Hon. John F. Wilson Patrick Wilson Mary H. Winder Alice G. Windsor Marie P. Wittman Miss Myrtle E. Woldson Geraldine Wynkoop Lucy C. Young Mary C. Zeller Anthony F. Zeyen Great care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this listing. Please inform us of any errors or omissions by contacting the Office of Planned Giving at (509) 313-6141 or (800) 388-0881.
Believing in the Future There is little doubt that if Nancy Driscoll’s legacy were two colors, they would be Gonzaga blue and red. Her status as a Gonzaga University super fan dates back to her time playing basketball for GU more than 50 years ago and has been going strong ever since. “My support for GU has evolved over time,” said Nancy, who first established a scholarship in honor of her dear friend, Glo Ross. More recently, Nancy created a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) that provides her with tax benefits and income for the rest of her life. After Nancy passes away, what remains in the trust will be transferred to Gonzaga to support academic and athletic scholarships. “With this gift, I receive annual income and I can support the University, too,” Nancy explained. “I love my education and giving back feels good. I had a wonderful experience at Gonzaga that made such a difference in my life. To me, I spend money to make a difference in people’s lives and I get so much back just watching what it does. You always get more than you give, as far as I’m concerned.” Nancy is still actively involved with Gonzaga, both academically and athletically. She audits classes and never misses a women’s basketball game.
Nancy Driscoll (’66)
“Watching them grow up to become better players and better people is so much fun,” she said. “Having sports in my life was good for me – it was my way of connecting with people and I still get really excited about it. It’s about sportsmanship, succeeding and improving yourself.” Through her support, Nancy believes she can help give others the opportunity to better themselves and become the service-minded leaders of tomorrow. “We need people who will lead the next generation and I think it’s important for us who have received an education to continue to give our children and other people’s children an education.” For more information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/CRUT.
CONSIDER A CRUT IF YOU DESIRE: 1) to convert non-performing assets into income-producing assets 2) to bypass capital gains tax on highly appreciated assets
3) to dispose of management- intensive assets (e.g., real estate) 4) to receive an income tax deduction now and give to GU later
5) to reduce the size of your estate for tax purposes
Office of Planned Giving | 800.388.0881 | www.gonzaga.edu/plannedgiving
Believing in Community In 1996, Mark and Kathy Casey faced an uncertain future. Mark had fallen ill and needed a bone marrow transplant. He and Kathy created their first will, in which they decided to gift a portion of their estate to Gonzaga University. Nineteen years later, Mark and Kathy have updated their will and increased their original gift amount for GU. “Our circumstances are very different now,” said Mark. “Our kids are grown and self-sufficient. We’ve done well and now we want to give back.” Gonzaga has been a particularly special place for Mark and Kathy, who first met at GU while pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Mark went on to graduate from Gonzaga Law School and the Caseys have remained close to the University ever since. “It’s a wonderful atmosphere in every way,” Kathy said. “We are so proud to come back because it feels like home.” “There’s always been a real sense of community here,” agreed Mark. His Gonzaga experience was largely influenced by Fr. Frank Costello, who was a friend, teacher, and mentor to him. The Caseys have decided to direct their future gift to benefit the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship, established in honor of Fr. Costello.
Mark (’72) and Kathy (’73) Casey
Kathy added, “We are proud to give back because we see students now are having the same feelings we did more than 40 years ago – that this is their home, their community and their Jesuit-inspired education.” Kathy’s uncle, Fr. John “Jack” Evoy, S.J. (’36, ’37), was a beloved Jesuit and Psychology professor at GU. He received the Distinguished Alumni Merit Award in 1992 and was the director of the Mater Dei Institute. “Gonzaga gave us the opportunity to do what we’ve done,” said Mark. “The Jesuit teachings emphasize giving back and being a good steward in your community. I have taken that to heart. As our generation gets into our 60s, it’s important to start thinking about the legacy we want to leave. If you have the means, I think you ought to consider Gonzaga as a beneficiary of your estate.” For more information, visit www.gonzaga.edu/bequest.
CONSIDER A GIFT THROUGH YOUR WILL OR TRUST: “I give to the Corporation of Gonzaga University, a Washington State non-profit corporation, headquartered in Spokane, Washington, the sum of $ (or % of my estate, or the property described herein) to be used for (specify the purpose, e.g. endowed scholarship, unrestricted, a specific program, etc.).” Gonzaga University’s Legal Name: The Corporation of Gonzaga University. Tax ID Number: 91-0236600
Office of Planned Giving | 800.388.0881 | www.gonzaga.edu/plannedgiving
Planning for the future In preparation for Parent’s Night, 8-year-old Lauren created a “selfportrait” demonstrating who she is, what she believes in, and her plans for the future. Her proud grandparents, Mike (’63) and Sunny (’65) Strong, shared with us Lauren’s dream to become a Zag! This issue of Heritage highlights several generous Zags who also have plans for the future. Gonzaga’s future and aspiring students like Lauren. Keep believing, working, and planning, Lauren…and we will too. Hope to see you in 2025!
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THANK YOU Estate gifts from the following alumni and friends were gratefully received between March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015. These gifts will have a significant impact on student scholarships, academic programs and faculty support.
James F. Aylward
John P. Korn
Esther L. Barton
Richard D. McWilliams (‘51,‘58 JD )
Norman & Esther (’72) Bolker
Albert J. Schauble, Sr. (‘58)
Walter J. Conn
Phillip P. Skok, Sr. (‘49)
Dennis P. Flaherty (‘66)
George Struble
Margaret A. Hinnenkamp
Miss Myrtle E. Woldson
John E. Koehler, S.J.
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Gayle (Keenan) Kohls (‘69)
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