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Category: Past Memorial Grants

Inactive family memorial research grants.

The Catherine Sparagano Memorial Grant

Contributed by: Marissa Tinoco and Family and Friends
This grant was established in 2021.

The Al Tennant Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by: Marie Bauer
This grant was established in 2009.

The Vincent Walsh Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by: Sue Walsh
This grant was established in 2018.

The Bryant Welch Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by: Keith Welch and Dianne Fox-Welch
This grant was established in 2011.

The Kenneth Wheat Memorial Grant

Contributed by: Bebe Wheat and Family
This grant was established in 2019.

Walter Williams Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by:
Williams Family
Established in 2021.

The Carlton Maddrey Wilson Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by: Deborah Wilson and Children
This grant was established in 2011.

The Rudy Wolter Memorial Grant

Contributed by: Jan Wolter, Family, and Friends
Established in 2023.

The Patrick Yobs Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by: Debbie Yobs and Family
This grant was established in 2009.

The Charles E. Ziants Memorial Research Grant

Contributed by: Phyllis D. Ziants
This grant was established in 2015.

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