Mona and Marshall Faith
When you think of Marshall and Mona Faith, you cannot think of one without the other. Their lives and service to the Omaha community have been inextricably intertwined for more than 50 years.
The Faiths have been involved and passionate about many community projects and volunteer boards over the years. Marshall and Mona, both natives of Salina, Kan., met in elementary school.
They married in 1949 and learned early in life about giving back and investing in people and causes. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Marshall earned a degree in milling administration from Kansas State University. He began his career in the grain industry in 1951 working for the Pillsbury Company and later for Bartlett Grain Company before purchasing the majority share of what was called Scoular-Bishop Grain Company in 1967. Today, thanks to their vision, leadership and service, Scoular is the fourth-largest grain warehousing company in the United States.
With Mona at his side, Marshall led The Scoular Company for 45 years. He now serves as vice-chairman. During his 45 years, Marshall actively served the community in leadership roles for groups such as the Aksarben Board of Governors, Boy Scouts of America, Creighton University, Salvation Army, SAC Consultation Committee, Joslyn Art Museum, Clarkson Hospital and Nebraska Methodist Hospital.
Mona also had many commitments to charitable activity. In addition to raising four children, she served for 10 years on the Friends Board of Children’s Hospital. Her favorite job during the time was being “the Toy Lady.” She was part of the founding board that developed Quality Living Inc. (QLI Tri-Dimensional Rehabilitation) in Omaha and was also an active leader and board member of Girl Scouts. In addition she was among the founding members of Rockbrook United Methodist Church and was an active supporter of Omaha Youth for Christ and Young Life Programs.
Together, the Faiths continue to support the community with integrity, innovation, compassion and care.
The healing garden is named after one of the daughters of Mona and Marshall Faith, who lost her battle with pediatric cancer at age two and a half approximately 60 years ago.
Garden Facts
- A centerpiece of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Healing Arts Program
- A place of respite for patients, families and staff
- A stress-reducing environment
- Increases physical activity
- Improves sense of well-being
- More than 20 different types of perennials throughout the garden’s 7,700 square feet, including:
- Various types of Yarrow
- Common Thrift
- Basket of Gold
- Alyssum
- Hardy Ice Plant
- Maiden Pinks
- English Lavender
- Creeping Phlox
- Creeping Potentilla
- Various types of Stonecrop
- Creeping Thyme
- Speedwell