Joyce Beery Miles (CFS '65)

Revocable Living Trust, Center for Families

Joyce Berry Miles and her husband Bob believe in the mission of Purdue and CFS in particular.  They like the direction the University is moving and the feedback they get about campus activities.  “Purdue is still “home” after 40 years.  Purdue also “gets it" when it comes to donor-centered fundraising.

Joyce and Bob were both beneficiaries of a wonderful Purdue education and wanted to leave assets to Purdue to further work after they are gone.  They both felt that a Revocable Living Trust seemed like the best idea at the time.  They are constantly re-evaluating their gift—both the vehicle as well as the amount.

With their gift, Joyce and Bob hope to encourage others to give generously; illustrating how important they think an education is; they know their gift WILL make a difference, and they hope it will make it easier to recruit other donors.

When asked what inspired them to make this gift, Joyce answered “after a brief encounter with cancer, I realized how important it was to get financial affairs in order.  What a sense of accomplishment we have felt after major decisions were done.  The Women of Purdue activities have continued to reinforce our original decision.”

Links

The Planned Giving Office – Bequest
The College of Consumer and Family Sciences
The Center for Families