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Dr. Marvin Marion
"JoAnn was passionate about teaching and helping others, and I want her to
continue to have an impact on someone’s education, even when she isn’t here to
teach them. Naming the Northwest Foundation, and specifically the scholarship,
as a beneficiary in my will is one last way I can honor my wife and the
wonderful work she did."
Dr.
Marvin Marion (right), with Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski
JoAnn Stamm Marion touched many lives throughout the 37 years she spent as
the first-grade teacher at Horace Mann Lab School on the Northwest campus. She
served hundreds, if not thousands, of students as first graders and through her
interactions with college students in practicum experiences and the college
courses she taught. Even in her retirement, and up until the day of her sudden
passing, she continued doing what she loved as she tutored students after school
in her classroom in the basement of her home.
In the spirit of keeping her memory alive and allowing her name to continue
to touch the lives of students for years to come, her husband, Dr. Marvin
Marion, has made a provision in his will naming The Northwest Foundation and the
JoAnn Marion Memorial Scholarship as a beneficiary upon his passing. This future
gift will add to the principal balance of the existing scholarship fund with the
intention of awarding scholarships to two students per year, rather than
one.
A charitable gift annuity is a giving plan that generates income for
you today while ensuring a legacy for future generations of Bearcats. A
charitable gift annuity provides a fixed return on your gift for the
rest of your life.
Consider these advantages:
- Immediate income tax deduction for donor
- Payout rates between 6 percent and 12 percent
- Part of annuity income is tax-free
- Income can be deferred
- One or two life annuities available
- Leaves a lasting legacy at Northwest
Contact the Office of University Advancement at (660) 562-1248 to
find out about the many advantages of creating a charitable gift
annuity.
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