Meet Our Donors

Helping Students Today and in the Future

Becky Powers has a passion for lifelong learning and believes strongly in community engagement and education.

Legacy Gift Supports North Idaho College Students

Doris Pucket Moorehead was born in 1926 in Huntington, Arkansas. When she was six months old, Doris’s family moved to Bayview, Idaho, where she grew up.

Education Helps People Grow

Dean and Linda Bennett believe strongly in education. “Learning allows people to venture out on their own, try new things and find what they are passionate about,” they said. “It helps people grow.”

Legacy Gift Supports North Idaho College Students

Fritz and Lucie Maier moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1993 after their retirement. Lucie had a passion for music and was a member of the Coeur d’Aleers women’s singing group with the 3Cs for 26 years.

Addressing the Need for Scholarships

North Idaho College retiree Rolly Jurgens and his wife, Jeannie, believe education is the key to opening doors to help individuals support themselves and their families.

A Legacy for Education: John and Terri Goedde

John and Terri have chosen to continue their support of North Idaho College in future years through their estate plan. "We are blessed and we want to share," they explain. "We think of the parable of the loaves and fishes. We want to give what we can and see it multiplied to help others."

A Legacy for Education: Pat and Shannon Clevenger

Pat and Shannon Clevenger believe in the philosopy of helping others. The adage Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime resonates with them.

Legacy Helps Students in Perpetuity

Donald and La Verne Taylor lived their retirement years on their 700-acre farm outside of Harrison, Idaho. The farm, which had belonged to La Verne's parents and where she grew up, provided the Taylors the opportunity to return to the farming lifestyle they loved.

Education Creates Opportunity

Norman Shaman designated the North Idaho College Foundation as the primary beneficiary of his estate. Through his gift, he established the Nanci Shaman Memorial in honor of his wife of 35 years.

A Passion for Education

Retired elementary school teacher Dorothy Clark values education and the opportunities that it provides. When she looks at a group of children, Dorothy sees their potential. "There is a dentist, there is a doctor, there is a mom, there is a dad," she says. "Education is the beginning, whether a student earns a certificate or degree. It provides a broader world view."

Legacy Helps Students in Perpetuity

Longtime North Idaho resident Edith Marie Reed generously gifted a large portion of her estate to numerous charitable organizations. Edith passed away in 2017 at the age of 94, but her investment in the community will continue to help others in perpetuity.

Ken and Ginger Wright: A Legacy for Education

Retired educators Ken and Ginger Wright taught thousands of students during their long and distinguished careers, inspiring a generation of students.

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