I just received news that long time Palm Society member Herbert Webber passed away after an extended illness. No details yet. Herb lived in N. Calif. for many years, but moved to Mexico several years ago.
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Herbert Weber
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PalmGuyWC
, Oct 12 2011 10:32 AM
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Posted 12 October 2011 - 10:32 AM
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Darold Petty
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Posted 13 October 2011 - 07:46 PM
R.I.P. Herb Weber 1936-2011
It's our sad task to announce that Herb Weber passed on October 11th from complications of abdominal cancer. Herb was a founding member of the Northern California chapter of the International Palm Society. He and his son Fred installed the irrigation system for the Lakeside Palmetum in 1983. We enjoyed many meetings at his Greenbrae home where he favored both palms and rhododendrons. Herb retired to a seaside home in Mexico with his wife MaryNell. He is also survived by sons Fred and Mike.
I will always remember the twinkle in his eye, and his irreverent attitude!
It's our sad task to announce that Herb Weber passed on October 11th from complications of abdominal cancer. Herb was a founding member of the Northern California chapter of the International Palm Society. He and his son Fred installed the irrigation system for the Lakeside Palmetum in 1983. We enjoyed many meetings at his Greenbrae home where he favored both palms and rhododendrons. Herb retired to a seaside home in Mexico with his wife MaryNell. He is also survived by sons Fred and Mike.
I will always remember the twinkle in his eye, and his irreverent attitude!
San Francisco, California
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Posted 13 October 2011 - 08:15 PM
Herb's garden in Greenbrae was one of my earliest Palm Society meetings. I always got a big smile from him when I'd tell him that his garden was a huge inspiration in getting me started in palm gardening.
Glenn
Modesto, California
Sunset Zone 14 USDA 9b
Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990
High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006
Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.
Modesto, California
Sunset Zone 14 USDA 9b
Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990
High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006
Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 06:22 AM
I've known Herb for about 30 years like Darold. I knew him mostly as a customer at the nursery, but we talked for hours about all sorts of things. His challenge was to grow unusual species up at his home in the Bay Area. And, on many species he did quite well. He would typically show up at our nursery unannounced and just drop in. I always remembered him when he'd drop by and we'd chat about plants and life. As I recall, he was a physician. He was friendly, very knowledgable, and did have a "twinkle" in his eyes when he got excited about stuff. He was a genuinely good person and I will miss him. I send my sympathies to his family.
Phil Bergman
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Jungle Music Palms and Cycads, established 1977 and located in Encinitas, CA, 20 miles north of San Diego on the Coast. Phone: 619 2914605 Link to Phil's Email phil.bergman@junglemusic.net Website: www.junglemusic.net Link to Jungle Music Palms and Cycads
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 07:29 PM
I remember Herb from the Palm Society there and had the opportunity to visit his wonderful garden in Greenbrae with the group in about 2001. He was always very friendly to my wife and I and even jokingly offered me his Green Card when he found out that we were fellow Canadians. It is sad to hear of his passing, even this long after.
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