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June 2009
HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION RECEIVES IRVIN BENSON DONATION

The North Shore Health Care Foundation received a donation of $10,000.00 from the
Irvin I. Benson Trust. The money is designated by the Trust to be used for North Shore Hospital Registered Nurse education, and was accepted on behalf of the Foundation by Executive Director, Karl Hansen, who stated that such donations strengthen the quality of healthcare delivery throughout the region.

Irvin Benson was a well known, beloved resident of the Gunflint Trail. Trained as a pilot in World War 11, he moved to Saganaga Lake in 1948 where he became known as an accomplished welder, builder, trapper and owner and operator of the Pine Island Camp along with his wife, Tempest Powell Benson.

Irvin was among a vanishing breed of independent men and was written up in the Detroit Free Press, by Duluth Tribune writer, Sam Cook, and twice in National Geographic.

Although Irvin appeared to be the stereotype of the north woods recluse, people were always charmed by his humor, wit and knowledge. He was also famous for his story telling prowess and his love of jokes. This included the North Shore Hospital staff and he, in turn, appreciated the care received from it as age and macular degeneration took their toll.

The wilderness always remained his first love, but he spent the final months in the care of long time friends, Carol and David Seglem. His last wish to remain mentally alert at all times was followed to the end.

With Irvin’s passing, another era and a vanishing breed of independent men came to an end and the North Shore Health Care Foundation is honored to accept the donation of this unique individual.


MEMORIAL GIFTS

Many people find that giving a memorial gift to NSHCF is a satisfying way to remember a family member or friend.  All memorials go into the endowment fund, so it really is a way to make a permanent remembrance.  We thank the donors, and also send a letter to the family notifying them of the gift(s). These are the people for whom memorials have been given in from June 2008 - June 2009. (in the order that gifts were received)

Eleanor Annis, August Eilbert, Lyle Elmquist, Bill and Harriet Hoffman, Jeanne Drouillard, David Bloomquist, Ron Theisen, Ken Sheils and Ted Backlund, Bernie Larsen, Anthony L. Pikul, Jon Ljungkull, Lila Garner, Dicky Wiitenan, Boo Leet, Kenneth Jacobsen, Jim Rathenberg, Gaius Slosser, Merieta Altrichter, James Stirratt, Mae McWeeny, Joanne Staples, Sara Kwakenat, Joanne Alt, Delores Rans, Harold & Evelyn Lampe, Jack & Delpha Preus, Richard Ouellette, Elsie Scott, Hilda Dalbec, Charlie Moe, Jan Thomason, Lois Sundin, Gayle Wissman, Myrt Olson, Charlet Kratoska, David Cameron Beattie, Hugh C. Hamilton, Dr. Richard Soderberg, Colleen Anderson Olson, Irving Hansen, Jim and Margit Jamieson, Jeanne Schlosser, Mary Ann Hall, Richard Riggle, Jean Sarchett, Alan Warren, Betty Hamilton, Ray Hagen, David Ege, Bob Marchino, Lila Garner, Olyve Joynes, Richard Sage, Thelma Plenge, Jean Williamson, Margaret Ranum, Doris Popham, Jane Mianowski.


MAJOR DONORS

Donation of your time to help with NSHCF events

Please contact the North Shore Health Care Foundation at 218-387-9076 to find out more about the up coming events and where a donation of your time can make a big difference.

List of events and where help is needed

Help with mailings
Dragon Boat Festival July 29- August 1, 2010
North Shore Health Care Foundation Golf Tournment Oct 3, 2010
Help with filing in the office

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