Miss Myrtle Woldson

Miss Myrtle Woldson, a devoted patron of Spokane and Gonzaga University, left a transformative gift that will echo for generations: the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Her bequest made possible a state-of-the-art venue that celebrates her lifelong love of music, arts, and education.

A successful businesswoman and quiet philanthropist, Miss Woldson believed in investing in the community she cherished. Her generosity to Gonzaga—supporting scholarships, athletics, and the arts—reflected her deep commitment to Jesuit education and the power of private support.

At 104, Miss Woldson passed away having shaped Spokane’s cultural landscape and Gonzaga’s future. Her legacy lives on in every performance, every student, and every moment of inspiration within the Center that bears her name.