A New Beginning

Jane was the adopted daughter of a physician who worked near Oklahoma City for his entire life. Dr. Roy Chester (Chet) Warren was a traveling country doctor who made house calls, delivered babies, performed tonsillectomies and served several rural Oklahoma counties. He gave his adopted daughter a new beginning.

Dr. Warren had a tremendous work ethic and eventually his heart would give way to the work he enjoyed. In fact, the day before he died, he saw 30 patients. He was also a man who cared for people as well as providing a loving home for his family.

Recently his adopted daughter, with a Pratt connection, wanted to honor her father with a memorial gift. The memory of her father and the things he stood for needed to be honored. Her memorial gift once again recognizes the fact that all of us know where we came from and who modeled the traits that make our lives richer and fuller.

Why do I tell this story? I tell this story because giving seems to have a historical benchmark. It is a trait that we learn. Our “new beginning” is based on the behaviors we have learned from those we love or admire.

There are many examples of this throughout our history. In fact our nation was founded on the willingness of many who gave their lives for the freedom of speech, a democratic way of life and the opportunity to worship in our own way.

The willingness to make the world better for everyone through giving was taught to Jane. She learned it not from formal instruction but from the acts of generosity and kindness she saw in her father. He left her a special legacy.

Throughout the recent “Simply the Best” Capital Campaign I witnessed many like Jane who wanted to give. Not necessarily for their own credit, but to help PRMC and the people that come to PRMC for medical treatment. Unfortunately, many patients receive medical care and can not afford to pay.

Many PHF donors give because they like the fulfillment of the exercise. They feel good because they have done something for a charitable cause. We are thankful for all those who have remembered the hospital with generous gifts. We are amazed, humbled and grateful when our friends demonstrate acts of kindness.

Festival of Lights - Memorials

20th Century Club/Coats, David C. Abbott, Keith Adams, Ron Aldrich*, Calvin Allphin, Donald Armstrong, Donald W. Armstrong, Earl E. & Marie Armstrong, Eunice J. Armstrong-Green, Jim Armstrong, Dean & Doris Bailey, Milton Bale, Joe & Orvileen Becker, Clair Becker, Jason Befort, Buel Benton, John Besser, Leroy J. Bingaman*, Dr. & Mrs. CV Black, Richard Blasi, Floyd Blasi, Ollie Bohrer, Chester (Chet) R. Bratcher, Florene Briggeman, Ida Briggeman, Jim Briggeman, Lorence Briggeman, Donna Brown-Jaggy, James W. Byram, Audrey Cain, Harry & Virginia Carr*, Beth Cary, Willard H. Cary, Barbara A. Chandler*, Brian S. Chandler*, Ted & Peggy Chapin*, Michael P. Chinn, Don Christensen, Wesley Christopher*, Gloyd S. Clark, Dallas G. Clevenger, Ron L. Clevenger, John (J.J.) Colavito, Jr.*, Opal Cook, Deloras Crater, Bertram Crater, Glen T. Crawford*, Blake Culver, Michael Davies*, Paul F. Davis*, George H. Deda Jr., Jesse Deckert, Michael Detwiler, Wilma Detwiler, Dillon & Starrett families, Ted Dix, Bess Doolittle, Wallace Doolittle, Earl W. Dvorak, Eldon Dyche*, Lodema Dyche*, Kenneth Dyer, David & Jane Eggleston, Howard & Eva Ellis*, Epsilon Sigma Alpha – deceased members, Bobby D. Eubank, David L.D. Eubank, Marj Fincham, Herman J. Fischer*, Glenn W. Fisher*, Harold D. Flory*, Dr. F. Giles Freeman*, Alfred Furtado, Eddie Galliart*, Kathy Detwiler Garrison*, Jack Gatz, Conard D. Gilham*, James O. Gilmore, John Charles Gimpel, Glenda HEU – deceased members, Rudy Goertz, Ralph J. Goetz, Robert Goss, Mary Guerrant, Catherine Hamilton, Leon Hammond, Don Hammond, Sara Hampton, Clifford S. Hansen, George B. Hartman, George B. Hartman, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Hartman, Julie Hassig, Don & Dollie Hayes*, Buck & Vina Heflin, Elmer Henderson, Howard F. Henry, Jack Himmelwright*, Gene Hitt, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hoener, Gertrude Hoener, Marjorie Hoener, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hoener, Harley Holland, Eddie Hosheit, Martha Ruth Inangst, Leo House, Don Hurt, Harold Jarboe*, Clarence S. Jay, Ray & Doris Jay, Kenny Johnson, Caroline Jorns, Marie Jorns, E. E. Keller, Karen Kempton, Helen & Elmer Kerschen, Harold Kinzer, Beulah Knight*, Edward & Ruby Knop, George Knop, Leo Knop, Mildred Knop, Lois M. Koehn, Jim & Peggy Koontz, Karla Koster, Larry B. Lalicker*, Evelyn M. Leak, Marian Lenkner*, Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Lenkner*, Carl Levens*, Fred Littlefield, Mike Marlow*, Scott Mason, Maurine McClellan, Janet McEntarfer, Rose W. McGuire, Neal Mayhew, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Meils, Willard Melroy, Ann Neelly, Les & Mae Nighswonger, Cora Belle Novotny*, Howard Onstott*, Gary L. Orem, Clarence L. Owens, Francis Owens, Ray Peachey*, Danny Phillips, Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Pipkin, Dale Pipkin, Joe Pipkin, Dale W. Pipkin, Pratt Garden Club – deceased members, Walter H. Proctor, Beulah Proctor, Lawrence E. Pugh, Wayne Rasmussen*, Mr. & Mrs. Jay Rathburn, Louis K. Rathburn, Fred & Mattie Reynolds, Robert F. Richter, Brette Riley, Frank R. Rinkel, Katherine Rinkel, Claudine Riney*, Gaylen Roberts, Jana Roberts, Janet & Ken Rochford, Mark Sagaser, Ryan Sagaser, Betty Sanders*, Dick Sangster, Vernon J. Schaffer*, Pauline Schmitz*, Mary Frances Schoonover*, Cecil Scronce, Dale Shinkle, Bob Lee Shinliver, Dwaine Shinliver, Elsie J. Shinliver, Bob Sears, Jim Siemens*, Clyde Simmons, L. G. Simon, Wilma Smallin, Gene Smart, Doug & Sidney Smith, Eva Smith, Orval & Gracie Spain, Jay M. Stinnett*, Hilma M. Stofer, Jacob P. Stofer, Eldonna Stoops*, Gene Studer*, Brad & Elizabeth Svoboda, Pete Svoboda, Duane K. Swafford, Patricia Swindler, Charles & Mary Taylor, Earl & Naomi Thom, Vernon Thomas, Lucy Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Luke Tiahrt, Alvin Trinkle, Pauline Trinkle, Mr. & Mrs. Roy Trinkle, Winfred Trinkle, Harry & Rosalie Utes, Rex Vonachen, Inez D. Voss, Dr. Roy Chester Warren*, Leo & Vada Watchoske, Greg, Webster, Jo Ann Whitaker, Seth & Alma Whitmore, Elva & Alfred Williams, Helen Williams, parents of Bill & Terri Wojciechowski*, Lavern & Florence Young

Festival of Lights - Honorariums

Adams Electric & Plumbing*, Avildsen Family, Nancy Bailey, Clyde & Mabel Baker*, Jack & Marjorie Blodgett, Mrs. Ivan Boyd, Tyler Breeding, Karsen Breeding, Edith Brehm, Edward Brehm, Central States Recovery, Inc., James M. Clayton, Bobbie Davis*, Melvin & Betty Davis, Margaret Dawley, Thelma Deckert, Jodi Drake, David & Barbara Dubbs*, J.B. & Pam Ellis*, Deborah & Arthur Factor, Rev. & Mrs. Dan Ferguson*, First United Methodist Church, Wilma Fisher, LeRoy & Eva Flowers, Jean Clarkson-Frisbie, Dan & Angela Gillig*, Golden Valley 4-H Club, Kevin Gordley*, Marta Greene, Darlene Hamm, Lee Hamm, Cleo Hammond, James & Helen Herrington*, Ivan & Margaret Hilt*, Fern House, Wendell Howell*, Dorothy Huffman, Kari Jones*, Ruby & Leonard Kessler, Dr. Nizar Kibar*, Martha Kirkpatrick, Steve & Sally LaPrad, Eric & Jennifer Larrison, Jenny Larrison*, Vernon Lauterbach, Richard Leak*, Rickie & Peggy Lee, Karen & Bobby Long*, Thom & Judith McGuire*, W.G. & Elaine McMurry, Jessica & Heath Major*, Milton & Madeline Martin*, Warren & Adonis Meireis*, Jack & Jane Meyers, Kent L. & Suzanne Moore, Joe & Hilary Murphy*, Marguerite Neidhardt, Lindy & June Patton, Weymeth & Margaret Patton, Bruce & Rita Pinkall, Rev. Fred Pinkerton*, PRMC Board of Directors*, PRMC Oncology Dept., Thelma G. Pugh, Pratt Firelighters , Jose' P. Ramirez, Etta Randle, Lowell & Ruth Rasmussen*, Paul & Shirley Rees, Camille & W. P. Rexroad, Bernard Rolf, Wilma Rolf*, Ken & Phyllis Schmidt, Arlene Scronce, Ronald W. Sibley*, Elsie Simon*, Skaggs Ace Hardware, Lester & Mary Snell*, Shari & Bruce Snelling*, Kati Snelling*, Kylie Snelling*, O.L. Stalcup*, Dr. Richard A. Steckley*, Phil & Gloria Theis, Janet & Mark Thew*, Darci & Jed Tibbetts*, Jarod & Heather Tibbetts*, Al & Elva Williams*, Laura J. Wyatt*, LeRoy Zielke*

Opportunity Knocks For Seniors . . . Again

Congress passed the Pension Protection Act recently which provides a special opportunity for seniors with IRA assets for the 2006 and 2007 tax years. The IRA rollover provision will help donors, age 70 ½ or older, do the following:

• Transfer up to $100,000 from their IRA to a qualified charitable organization, like the Pratt Health Foundation (excluding charitable trusts, donor advised funds and supporting organizations).
• The distributions count toward minimum required distribution requirements.
• The distribution generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so even those who do not itemize their tax returns receive the benefit.
• The gifts may be made in addition to any other charitable gifts.
• Donors may transfer up to $100,000 per year for 2006 and 2007 from their IRA account. It must be transferred directly to a charity to work.

Many may have already named the Foundation as a full or partial beneficiary of an IRA but there are no tax differences between doing it now and doing it later. By naming an organization as the beneficiary at death, they have avoided income and estate taxes on those funds. Now, by making a lifetime gift of up to $100,000, they are also making this gift free of income and estate taxes. The true benefit is being able to watch their charitable dollars at work while they are still alive. Here is how it works:

1. The donor requests a transfer of funds from their IRA plan administrator.
2. The IRA administrator transfers funds directly to the charity.
3. This “qualified charitable distribution” is excluded from the donor’s AGI.

For additional information please call DeWayne Bryan at (620) 672-6411.

A publication of the Pratt Health Foundation (PHF)
203 S. Main * Pratt, Kansas 67124
( PHF and PRMC are 501(c)3 charitable healthcare organizations.)