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Ralph J. Comstock Jr. Light of Philanthropy Award Honoring You too can make a difference in your community's health care.
and St. Luke’s Ball
A.J. and Susie Balukoff
Make a Donation
Friday, November 18, 2011
Boise Centre
No Host Cocktail Reception at 6 p.m.
Dinner is served at 7 p.m.
Live Music and Dancing to follow
Tickets are $100 each in a table of ten
Formal attire is suggested
The Light of Philanthropy Award provides distinct recognition for the outstanding achievements of individuals who reflect the spirit and philanthropic leadership of the late Ralph J. Comstock, Jr. The award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates remarkable qualities in leadership, philanthropy, and humanitarianism benefiting St. Luke’s and other worthy community charities.
About Ralph J. Comstock, Jr.
Ralph J. Comstock, Jr. was a philanthropist, leader, and humanitarian. Born in 1917 in Rexburg, he grew up in Idaho Falls, Nampa, and Pocatello. Ralph graduated from the University of Idaho Southern Branch (now Idaho State University) and then from the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
While living in Utah, Ralph met Bernice (Bee) Broomfield, who became his wife of more than 50 years. Together, Ralph and Bee raised three children, Ralph, Robert, and Christine.
Following a tour of service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II, Ralph entered the banking industry where he rose to the highest executive office with First Security Bank of Idaho before retiring in 1984.
Ralph was the catalyst for a number of Idaho’s finest civic accomplishments. His most notable philanthropic endeavors were achieved in his service to Boise’s Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute, and St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center.
A sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and skiing, Ralph’s heart was as big as the great outdoors. He was a bold man with big ideas, great passion, and tremendous enthusiasm.
Ralph died in 1995 after an exemplary career of professional and community service. It is in his honor that St. Luke’s is proud to present the annual Light of Philanthropy Award.
Past Recipients
2010: Arthur F. "Skip" Oppenheimer
2009: Marilyn Shuler
2008: Anna Margaret Jones
2007: Jim Everett
2006: Judge Stephen Trott
2005: Carolyn Terteling-Payne
2004: Alice Hennessey
2003: Jim and Karin Nelson
2002: Harold Thomas
2001: A. Dale Dunn
2000: Robert V. Hansberger
1999: John and Dee Fery
1998: Velma V. Morrison
1997: J.R. and Esther Simplot
1996: Ralph J. Comstock, Jr. and Larry Kissler
For more information on the Light of Philanthropy Award and the St. Luke's Ball, please contact St. Luke’s Health Foundation at 381-2123.
