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The loss of a good palm friend

Started by iamjv , Feb 21 2008 04:46 AM

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#1 iamjv

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Posted 21 February 2008 - 04:46 AM

Sadly on Weds (2/20/08) Glynn Whiddon a friend of mine and member of the Palm Society of South Texas passed away.

Glynn had been in the palm business in the Rio Grande Valley for 30 some years. His love was palms and tropical plants. Naturally he enjoyed our palm meetings and was always very generous with palm donations to the society. No doubt, the 'palm family' here in Texas, will not be the same with out him...

You'll be missed my friend! Jv

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Jv
San Antonio Texas / Zone 8
extremes past 17 yrs: 117F (47.2C) / 16F (-8.8C)

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#2 Jeff Searle

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Posted 21 February 2008 - 05:20 AM

Sadly, I got word of this from Tad yesterday as well. I knew Glynn and had the pleasure of him visiting my nursery and also paid visit to his nursery once while out in Texas. He had a beautiful nursery and enjoyed the passion for palms like so many of us do.
Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.
and The Rainforest Collection.
Southwest Ranches,Fl.

#3 Kris

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Posted 21 February 2008 - 07:15 AM

Dear Jv

Iam very sorry to hear this news and my heart felt condolensence...

Love,
Kris.

love conquers all..

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#4 iamjv

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Posted 21 February 2008 - 04:52 PM

Jeff and Kris, thanks for your kind words. I am sure all of us can relate to meeting another plant-person that is just down to earth and unpretentious. Glynn was just such a guy... thanks again.

Jv
San Antonio Texas / Zone 8
extremes past 17 yrs: 117F (47.2C) / 16F (-8.8C)

http://www.palmsocietysouthtexas.org/

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