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91³Ô¹ÏÍø is honored and grateful to have received estate gifts between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, from the following alumni and friends who were inspired to leave a legacy and have an impact on the following areas: 

Buildings and Improvements

Robert L. Ferguson (’54) made a gift from his  to cover costs associated with the construction of the John and Joan Bollier Family Center for Integrated Science and Engineering. 

Guy J. Ossello (’60) made 91³Ô¹ÏÍø the owner and beneficiary of a in support of the School of Business Administration.

General Support

An unrestricted gift was made from the late Henry L. Day’s in support of the Fund for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
 
Clare H. Kiefer (’49) left a gift in her in support of the Fund for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.

The ultimate gift received from Donald C. Pearson (’66) extends the legacy of the Pearson family as future generations of students experience 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s distinctive Jesuit education and community thanks to his extraordinary benefaction. Don’s will be designated for maximum impact on student health and well-being, on the School of Business Administration, and as a flexible and responsive fund to promote innovation and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Proceeds from a established by Dennis (’63) and Kathryn Richardson were used to support the greatest needs of students and the University.

An unrestricted gift from the of James R. Walker (’70) and Carole Walker was immediately put to good use in support of students.

Scholarships – Annual

A gift for the Zag Scholarship Fund was received from the of Robert A. Milliken (’67).

Scholarships – Endowed

David L. Hattrick (’62) made 91³Ô¹ÏÍø the beneficiary of his for the benefit of the General Endowed Scholarship supporting students in perpetuity.

The Don and Dr. Terri McKenzie Endowed Scholarship for religious studies was established with proceeds from Theresa McKenzie’s (’87) .

By listing 91³Ô¹ÏÍø as a beneficiary of her , Elaine Myers (’58) provided her ultimate gift of support to the Elaine [Morris] Myers and Patrick Morris Endowed Scholarship, further helping engineering and accounting students in need.

A gift from the of John (’43) and Frances Nitkey was directed to the John W. and Frances [Fagan] Nitkey Endowed Scholarship in support of accounting and nursing students.

Proceeds from a established by Charlie J. O’Connor (’49) were added to the Charlie and Doris O'Connor Endowed Scholarship for worthy students in need of financial assistance.

The Aleck M. and Mary M. Ripple Memorial Endowed Scholarship received proceeds from a established by Dr. Harold L. Ripple (’56). This scholarship, in honor of his parents, supports students with financial need.

You are our Heritage. Your Legacy is our future.

For a complete listing of the 2022-23 Heritage Society Honor Roll, visit gonzaga.edu/honorroll.

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