Heights - Scottsdale Healthcare

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David Arnt
A former President and Chief
In Tribute
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation celebrates the lives of three extraordinary friends and compassionate humanitarians.
Executive Officer of an auto parts
manufacturing company, Mr. Arnt
was an enthusiastic champion of
innovation and helping others.
Philanthropy was a family passion
shared by Dave, his wife, Louise
and passed on to his daughter Mary Ann Winter.
For more than 27 years, Mr. Arnt gave generously in
supporting a variety of patient programs at Scottsdale
Healthcare including the Debi Bisgrove Cancer Care
Coordinators, General Endowment and the Scottsdale
Healthcare Research Institute. He graciously served
on Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation’s Cardiovascular
Advisory Council and was a Charter Member of the
Legacies of Distinction. In 2001, the Blood and Marrow
Treatment room at the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
was dedicated in honor of David and Louise. His gifts
included a patent of the “Equalizer,” an invention
designed by Mr. Arnt that makes cars and trucks safer.
“I can’t think of anyone who was more passionate about
supporting Scottsdale Healthcare than Mr. Arnt,” said
John Ferree, president, Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation.
“He will be missed.”
Hartley Barker
Known for his infectious smile
and zest for life, Hartley and his
wife, Ruth, were deeply involved
in nonprofit organizations in
both Wisconsin and Arizona.
He was a generous supporter
of many organizations including Rotary, McCormick
–Stillman Railroad Park and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Since 1998, the Barkers were generous supporters of
Scottsdale Healthcare. They were recognized in 2004 with
the coveted Doctor of Philanthropy award given by Scottsdale
Healthcare Foundation to individuals whose significant
impact on Scottsdale Healthcare has created a lasting legacy.
In 2006, Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation
recognized the Barkers’ generosity with the dedication
of the Ruth and Hartley Barker Peripheral Vascular
Imaging Interventional suite at Scottsdale Healthcare
Osborn Medical Center. “Hartley was a close personal
friend,” said Tom Sadvary, president and chief
executive officer of Scottsdale Healthcare. “I admired
his intellect, wit, humor and devotion to his family,
friends and to Scottsdale Healthcare.”
Hartley faithfully represented Scottsdale Healthcare
through his participation as Secretary of the Scottsdale
Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees. He was
also an esteemed member of the Heart and Vascular
Community Advisory Council and the Emergency/
Trauma Advisory Council.
E. Louis Werner, Jr.
Lou was an avid pilot, swimmer,
traveler, wordsmith and
philanthropist. He supported
a number of charitable
organizations including the
Phoenix Symphony, Valley
Presbyterian Church, the San
Francisco Theological Seminary and Scottsdale Healthcare
Foundation. Through their generous spirits, Lou and wife
Sandy were instrumental in enhancing patient services
and were recognized in 1998 as honorees at Scottsdale
Healthcare Foundation’s Honor Ball. Through their
thoughtful giving, the Werner Support and Resource
Center now stands within the Virginia G. Piper Cancer
Center. There, patients and families can seek help and
support in learning more about cancer – diagnosis,
treatment options and prevention.
Lou also shared his passion for golf and was an active
member for many years of the Foundation’s golf
committee. For 18 years, Lou served nobly as a member
of Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
“Lou Werner was a remarkable man whose ‘always
optimistic’ and vitality of life was inspiring to all who
knew him,” said Laura Grafman, executive vice president,
Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation.
Distinction
The Many Faces of the
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
01 – Bob Duffy, Jack Parker and Col. Park Shaw
02 – Joyce Schaffer, R.N., Dr. Demeure and Janet Young
03 – Dr. Mark Slater leads the panel discussion
04 – Clarence and Judy Bowe with John Berry
“We are profoundly grateful
to each and every one of our
Circle of Distinction and
Lifetime of Distinction members
who are our most loyal and
generous partners.”
– John Ferree
President of Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation
On November 11, 2010, more than 100 Circle of Distinction and
Legacies of Distinction members gathered to meet “The Many Faces
of the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.” The evening’s program
began with a special (and surprise) salute to Jack Parker. Jack was
presented with the Doctor of Philanthropy award –one of the highest
honors that the Foundation presents to an individual or couple.
Assisted by his good friends Bob Duffy, former Chairman
of Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and
Colonel Park Shaw, Jack received the monogrammed Doctor of
Philanthropy coat and stethoscope.
For more than 25 years, Jack and his late wife, Elaine, have
generously given to Scottsdale Healthcare. “We are thrilled to
present this very distinguished award to Jack Parker,” said John
Ferree, president of Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation. “Your
generosity has played a vital role in the introduction and growth
of many services and programs at Scottsdale Healthcare, most
notably for our Thompson Peak Hospital.” Last year with Jack’s
support, an endowment was established for Thompson Peak
Hospital. Recently, the Parkers were honored with the dedication
of the Elaine and Jack Parker Education Center at Thompson
Peak Hospital.
Immediately following the award ceremony, guests were treated to
a video tribute featuring cancer survivors and former patients of the
Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. In keeping with the theme, “The
Many Faces of the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center,” a diverse
panel representing the many areas of the Cancer Center provided
the latest news on research, patient services and resources.
The panel was moderated by Mark Slater, Ph.D., vice president
of research at Scottsdale Healthcare, and included Michael
Demeure, M.D., scientific director of the Endocrine and Rare
Tumors Program; Joyce Schaffer, R.N., cancer clinical trials
coordinator; and Janet Young, breast cancer survivor. n
To learn more about how you can become a Circle of Distinction or
Legacies of Distinction member, please contact Scottsdale Healthcare
Foundation at (480) 882-4517.
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