Betty Nixon of Windsor, Ontario who recently passed away at the age of 89 left her 
secret $800,000 fortune to eight deserving charities. Known as an avid golfer and bridge player, this Surprise Millionaire was also a vibrant woman of faith who spent her free time making the lives of nursing home residents a little brighter as well as donating quilts to charity through her church group. Betty also had a heart for helping those in need beyond her Windsor community. That is why one of the recipients of her charitable donation involves both medical and clean water projects in Ghana. Betty was always one to lend a helping hand and through her donations, that legacy will continue.
Through shrewd investing, a Northern Idaho native was able to transform a small inheritance into a $12 million estate which is now used to benefit the underserved communities in the Silver Valley area of Northern Idaho. 
exhibits of the museum he so tirelessly curated. Fond of reading and classical music, Mr. Shephard lived a quiet and simple life centered around the arts and the museum that he loved. What few people knew was that Mr. Shephard had another hobby that paid off quite well; namely saving and investing his money. Upon his death in 2003, it was no surprise that Mr. Shephard left his substantial life savings to the museum. Apparently, his estate was so substantial that the museum was able to transfer a portion of the funds to a local foundation to help the community as a whole. Another inspiring story to add to our Surprise Millionaire collection!