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Paul Nixon’s legacy lives on through his community impact
For all of us living in the North Okanagan, we can easily recognize the landmark that is the law offices of Nixon Wenger on 30th Avenue. Paul Nixon was instrumental in planning and constructing those offices. Sadly, Paul passed away in November 2020, he had a big community presence with an even bigger heart. Over the years, Paul had a tremendous impact on the North Okanagan, not only through his law career but also through his dedication and support to the charitable sector.
In 1975, Paul, along with other members of the Vernon Rotary Club saw the benefit of a charitable society that focused on local community needs. They fundraised that first $1,000 donation from a like-minded colleague and started what is essentially the “community savings account”. This became the beginning of the Community Foundation North Okanagan, originally named the Vernon Benevolent Society. Paul was a founder, created the first constitution, and remained a board member for decades.
“It’s impressive that forty-six years ago, Paul and the other Community Foundation founders had the foresight to build a renewable source of funding to support the valuable charitable work in our region.” Leanne Hammond, Executive Director, Community Foundation North Okanagan, says as she reflects on the many charitable collaborations that Paul was part of over the years.
Paul had a big community presence with an even bigger heart.
Paul Nixon was loved and respected by all who knew him. Colleagues, clients, friends, neighbours, and most of all his family were enriched by his warm heart and reliable wisdom. He had a genuine interest in the North Okanagan lifestyle. From boating, swimming, and snowmobiling with his grandchildren to tending the fields of his ginseng farm, Paul’s greatest pleasures in life were the moments he spent with those closest to him.
Paul’s deep sense of integrity and belief in community meant that he helped many organizations throughout his lifetime.
To continue Paul’s commitment to making a difference in our community, his family, friends, and colleagues have established the Paul Nixon Youth & Community Fund, at the Community Foundation North Okanagan. We invite you to contribute to this fund created to provide grants that support the community and organizations that were close to Paul’s heart.
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Thank you for your generous contribution.
Ways to give:
- Online donations – complete the form below.
- Etransfer – send to [email protected] and specify that is it for the Paul Nixon Legacy Fund
- Cheque – payable to CFNO, please note “Paul Nixon Legacy Fund” in the memo space, Mail to: CFNO #304 – 3402 27th Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 1S1
- Securities Transfer – forms available by contacting Leanne at 250-542-8655 or email [email protected]