MEMORIALS
Thoughts and memories of fellow members
121 topics in this forum
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Ziggy Mayotte
by EllisB- 2 replies
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Sad to report that the great Ziggy Mayotte has passed away. There will be a celebration of his life at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens on Saturday July 7 starting at 11:00 am. He will be surely missed.
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Lucinda McCartney
by Cindy Adair- 2 followers
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I am sorry to tell everyone that Lucinda McCartney, mother of IPS Director Robert Blenker, passed away recently, unexpectedly, following surgery. She was an amazing person and many of you have met her in Florida or at the many IPS Biennials she attended. Besides her keen interest in palms, she recently started bee keeping, was a journalist, pilot and realtor who loved to fish. I can also attest to her cooking skills and overall excellent hospitality as I enjoyed my several visits to her lovely guest suite. I will never forget the first Florida trip we took in 2014, beginning near Sarasota and visiting many private and public gardens. Here are just a …
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R I P Ralph Velez
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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Everyone: We are deeply saddened to inform that Ralph Velez, one of our longest-serving members, has passed away, on April 24th, 2018, in a hospice in Orange County after a long illness. He will always be remembered for his lifelong enthusiasm about palm culture and a long serving member of the IPS, as well as the Palm Society for Southern California.. More details will be provided when they become available.
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RIP Alfred Razafindratsira
by BS Man about Palms- 3 replies
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I'm kinda surprised to not find this here yet, but Alfred of the Beccariophoenix alfredii fame and major seed supplier for a huge amount of the Madagascar palms passed away this past Tuesday I believe. I find it comforting that just by happenstance I planted this alfredii on Monday. I have had it for years courtesy Pete Balasky who got the seed from Alfred before it was named. RIP Alfred, a great contributor to the plant and Palm world.
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R I P Elva West
by DoomsDave- 0 replies
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http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187527358 He was a longtime member of the PSSC and I remember his enormous Hyophorbe langencaulis at his estate in the hills of Anaheim, before they called it Anaheim Hills.
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Sad day - Allan Bredeson 1 2
by Alberto- 2 followers
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Very sad day,A few minutes ago we heard about the passing away from our dear friend Allan. Family, friends, palms, travelling where his passions. We all will miss him for sure
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Larry Schokman, former director at The Kampong
by fastfeat- 2 replies
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Former director of the Kampong, avid plantsman, and all around good guy Larry Schokman has passed away following a recent heart attack. He was 82 years young. I, for one, will miss his enthusiasm and positive spirit. RIP, friend. http://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-larry-schokman
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Bob Hastings
by MattyB- 4 replies
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My neighbor, and good friend, Bob Hastings has passed away today from old age. He will be missed. Here's a thread I did from when I first met Bob and toured his garden, before I even knew that someday I'd be living right next door. Rest in peace Bob. I hope all your cosmic ponderings have now been answered. http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/2131-i-found-my-thrill/#comment-35170
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Carol Hooper
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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Everyone: I was advised yesterday by Don Hodel that Carol Hooper, formerly of La Habra, passed away yesterday at about 11 a.m. in a hospice. She was there for an inoperable brain tumor. Will advise as to times, places, etc. of memorial services, if any. Until very recently, Carol and her husband Louis lived "down the hill" from me in La Habra, and I had occasion to spend many a happy afternoon with them. Occasionally, I had taken pictures and posted them on Palm Talk. RIP Carol, miss you.
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Ian Edwards
by palmtreesforpleasure- 1 follower
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To all who knew him, Yesterday we celebrated the life of Ian Edwards, who passed away a few weeks ago. Many of you will remember Ian's articles, palm talk posts, pictures on Pacsoa website, and he Norma hosting people from all over the World around their palm Collection. Ian was mentor to many of us in Australia and would also answer questions to any one who PM him for advice. He was a man we all had a lot of respect for. Ian was a former Director of IPS 1998-2002. His 40 years of growing and germinating palm knowledge will be missed by us all here. Many species of Chamaedorea were introduced by both of them into Australia and they were always ge…
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Dr. Natalie W. Uhl
by Scott Zona- 4 replies
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This message came today from Dr. John Dransfield: "I have just learned from one of her daughters, Mary Uhl, that Natalie Uhl, our greatly respected and much loved colleague, died from pneumonia at a hospital in Georgia near the retirement home where she lived for the past few years. She was 97 years old. Natalie's great contribution to palm botany was celebrated at the World Palm Conference two years ago in Colombia." Natalie was the long-time editor of Principes/Palms, a co-author of Genera Palmarum, and a pioneer in the study of palm anatomy. She was also a kind and generous person. She will be missed. Scott
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Rich Trapnell
by Pedro 65- 28 replies
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Rich Trapnell sadly passsed away yesterday June 6th. Rich was born April 23 1950 in Wilmington Delaware USA. He attended Westminster boarding school in Conneticut then studied at Harvard University. Rich moved to Australia in 1971 to pursue his passion in nature by growing and selling tropical exotic fruit trees and rare palms, by the mid to late 80's Rich and Rosebud farms business comprised mainly of selling rare palm seedlings and plants. Rich prided himself in selling the highest quality palm seedlings and plants available to the public. Rich died exactly 40 years to the day he moved to 'Rosebud Farm' Karanda far north Queensland and will be sadly missed by all,H…
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Remember Dick Douglas today - it's his birthday
by DoomsDave- 2 replies
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Mr. Douglas (PalmGuyWC) was a very senior member of the Northern California palm society, and held an epic meeting in 2010 at his place in Walnut Creek which I had the privilege and pleasure to attend, as well as meeting Mr. Douglas and the No-Cal contingent. R I P Not forgotten!
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-Remember RLR Today
by PALM MOD- 1 follower
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It wouldn't hurt to take a moment and have a pleasant thought or two about the man and his accomplishments on his birthday. I for one have a much greater appreciation for what Bob put together here.
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DeArmand Hull
by Jeff Searle- 1 follower
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I just found out today that De Hull passed away either earlier today or maybe yesterday. Just not too sure. De was legendary back in the 70's through the early 2000's here in south Florida as a collector of palms and palm vendor for over 25 years at Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami. Just a few years back he had moved out to Hawaii, on the big island. RIP. Jeff
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The most interesting man in the world
by mcrawford- 2 replies
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I just got a call this morning from the son of Max Wurzel of the San Fernando valley. He called to say his dad had passed a few days back and he was going thru his phone book calling all his friend w/the news. Max lived to 95 and packed more adventure into those years than any 5 others I know. He was a gardener/groundskeeper by trade, but an Indiana Jones by nature. The day I first met him, he invited me over to see his garden- all things tropical, as you can only grow in that area and with 80+ yrs of experience. He then sat me down for a mesmerizing couple hours looking at several slide shows of his travels, mostly to South America. …
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R I P Jim Wright
by DoomsDave- 10 replies
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I went to the celebration on September 26, 2015 down at the Quail. (Oops, San Diego Botanical gardens! ) We gathered in the Walled Garden and paid our respects to Jim Wright. If you were there, represent! Here's Phil Bergman, who told a bunch of wonderful stories and anecdotes.
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Rest In Peace Richard DOUGLAS 1 2
by PalmGuyWC- 1 follower
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I told you guys last week it was Richard's birthday day And it was a good one !! He got lots of phone calls and well wishes from all of his friends Well friday I had to rush him back to John Muir and by yesterday after noon they took him off all the anti biotics ect and He is now resting comfortably but in his final time here on earth .. He could be around for another day but essentialy he is gone GOD BLESS RICHARD DOUGLAS !! I KNOW SAINT PETER WILL WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS !!
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David Romney...Coconut Authority
by Jeff Searle- 6 replies
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It is with a very sad heart that I pass the news along that Mr. David Romney has passed away a couple of days ago here in south Florida. I believe he was born in Jamaica where he lived many years and worked with the government in the study of coconuts, lethal yellowing and all the developments of newer varieties over the years. He , his wife Shirley and daughter Carol lived in the Homestead area for at least the last 30-40 years or so. The Romney's were always a big vendor at the Fairchild Botanical Gardens palm sales each and every year where many varieties of coconuts could be found. David was a true legend. Over the years, he wrote numerous papers, journals and books. …
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Leo Gamble - The Palm Place
by Daryl- 2 replies
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Sad news today, one of the most popular of Southeast Queensland's palm nurserymen, and palm lover, Leo Gamble, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family in this sad time. Leo and his wife Jeanne had one of the premier palm nurseries in Australia, selling and distributing many choice Madagascan and New Caledonian palms, along with many other species from around the world. Their display garden and nursery near Wappa Falls, was outstanding and contained many stunning specimens. Many photos of their garden have appeared on Palmtalk, and the garden will live on in our thoughts for many decades. I don't know what the future holds for Jeanne and the garden, but I know it…
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Palm Society, It saddens me to announce the passing of another palm legend, Mardi Darian of Vista, California. Many have known Mardi for decades. In fact, we just had a tour of his garden by the PSSC in early July of this year. Unfortunately, on this past Tuesday, 25 August, Mardi died. He was 82 years old. I confirmed this with his wife, Cherie, a few minutes ago. He passed away in peace with no pain. Mardi was best known for his knowledge of the palms of Madagascar. He made a total of eleven trips to that island over several decades to study its palms. He was influential in describing species that were later formally named by palm taxonomists. In fact, one very exotic…
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Leo Gamble - The Palm Place
by Daryl- 3 replies
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Sad news today, one of the most popular of Southeast Queensland's palm nurserymen, and palm lover, Leo Gamble, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family in this sad time. Leo and his wife Jeanne had one of the premier palm nurseries in Australia, selling and distributing many choice Madagascan and New Caledonian palms, along with many other species from around the world. Their display garden and nursery near Wappa Falls, was outstanding and contained many stunning specimens. Many photos of their garden have appeared on Palmtalk, and the garden will live on in our thoughts for many decades. I don't know what the future holds for Jeanne and the garden, but I know it…
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Jim Wright, San Diego, CA
by Phil- 18 replies
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Mod Edit: Another topic dedicated to Jim's memory is HERE Readers and Palm Society Members It saddens me deeply to tell you of the passing of a dear friend of mine and the Palm Society, Jim Wright. Jim was one of the original members of the PSSC and the IPS. He started collecting palms and planting out his garden in the Bay Park area of San Diego in the early 1960's. His garden has been on tour many times for the enjoyment of Palm Society members. He has written many articles for Society publications and was an excellent grower of rare palm species. He propagated many plants himself. He was a true friend of many. Known for his hospitality and friendly nature,…
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In Memorium of James Wright
by Mr Rare- 9 replies
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Mod Edit: Another topic dedicated to Jim's memory is HERE It is with deep sorrow that I say good bye to a great friend . Jim Wright passed away 8-8-15 at approx. 11:30 pm at the Thorton ICU. Jim and I shared many great times together and he was one of my biggest inspirations in my love for palms and plants of all types. His gentle kindness and thoughtfull generous nature , as well as his profound knowledge of botany and the diverse plant pallets he loved so dearly are the things I will remember the most. I share the picture below which reminds me of a trip Jim and I took to Florida many years ago were we spent several days exploring Mongomery and Fairchild gardens. I …
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Jean-Christophe Pintaud
by Scott Zona- 0 replies
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Tragic news announced by Dr. Thomas Couvreur on Aug 11, 2015: "It is with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Jean-Christophe Pintaud on the 10th of August. The news is a shock to us all. The palm community has lost of one our most experienced and passionate scientists. Through his enthusiasm, passion and incredible knowledge of palms and tropical botany in general, Jean-Christophe has inspired a generation of new scientists across the world, from South America to Pakistan, passing by Africa and Europe. We have lost a friend, a colleague and a mentor. He will be greatly missed and always remembered." Thomas L.P. Couvreur, PhD We'll all remember Jean-Chris…
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