MEMORIALS
Thoughts and memories of fellow members
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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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Tragic news. Just found out that Charlie Maas (CharlieM here on PalmTalk) died Thursday March 26th. Charlie was a past Vice President of Hawaii Island Palm Society, a good friend, and an enthusiastic palm grower with a beautiful garden on Alapai Street, one street away from where I live. My thoughts go out to his wife J. and family. Charlie will definitely be missed. Bo-Göran
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Nat de Leon has passed away
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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I have been advised that Nat de Leon, one of the early board members in the IPS has died. He was a member of the IPS board in 1958, before I was even born. I never met him, but will provide further information as it becomes available. Those who knew him are invited to share their memories. Here is a picture of Mr. de Leon, on the right.
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Another Sad Passing
by Moose- 1 follower
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Dr. Bartley Frank Brown Obituary Guest Book Be the first to share your memories or express your condolences in the Guest Book for Dr. Bartley Frank Brown. View Sign Bartley Frank Brown Melbourne, FL Dr. B. Frank Brown died at home following a brief illness on Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born in Dublin, GA and until his death at 97, remained active and deeply involved with his family and his many friends. After service in the Navy in WWII, Dr. Brown moved with his family to Florida to complete his advanced degrees. He became principal of Melbourne High School in 1953 and then served as Superintendent of Brevard County Schools and an educational consultant…
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John Price
by Daryl- 1 reply
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Sad to hear news of John's passing today. John, past IPS and PACSOA member and director, and husband of past IPS director Jeanne Price, had been ill for several years. He did a lot for the palm world, and was the long time editor of PACSOA's 'Palms and Cycads' magazine. My sincere condolences to Jeanne and family on this sad occasion.
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RIP, Dr B. Frank Brown
by Dakotafl- 0 replies
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/floridatoday/obituary.aspx?pid=173041002 A bit late, as i only found out about it now, our family lived across the street in the house we rented from him, i remember walking through his gardens when we would go pay the rent, this is what got me into loving plants of all kinds. I always remember his wooden shoes.
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Jim Noll
by pogobob- 5 replies
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My friend and neighbor Jim Noll passed away early this morning. He was a long time palm and cycad grower with a fine garden mixed in with his avocado orchard.
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Sad news. Dr. Wilcox.
by ErikSJI- 1 follower
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gainesville/obituary.aspx?pid=172365942
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Loran Whitelock
by yachtingone- 10 replies
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A legend in the cycad world has passed on this morning. I met up with Loran a few times. He's a super nice guy! I will never forget our meeting at his garden!!! His book "The Cycads" is world famous and is a collectors item. Randy
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Vince Gongora
by palmazon- 6 replies
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Vince ran a modest nursery under the powerlines off the Cherry Avenue exit from the 91 freeway in North Long Beach. He had a coconut and Zamia pseudoparasitica growing in his hothouse. He once gave me a bundle of palms that had rooted through the flat and said "Here you go - start a nursery." He passed away November 8.
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David McLean Passes
by palmislandRandy- 5 replies
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I just learned David McLean, A larger-tha-life figure in South Florida horticulturalist passed away on June, 4, 2014. I had the good fortune to meet up with David on many occasions & he was quite a character. He was a teacher, friend & all around self confessed plant nut. He will certainly be missed by those who had the opportunity to know him. Randy
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Director Jim Cain
by realarch- 2 followers
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Just received this stunning email from Director Horace Hobbs. A sad day indeed. Tim "Our esteemed Director, Past President, and Palms Supplement Editor Jim Cain passed away unexpectedly today of heart failure. Liz is surrounded by family and was at least comfortable enough to call me with the news. I will pass on additional information when it becomes available." Horace
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Jeffrey R. Crandall (1939–2013)
by Scott Zona- 0 replies
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This sad news from Bill Hemmer: Jeffrey R. Crandall (1939–2013) For those of you who can remember way back when: Teddy Buhler got Jeff to join the Palm Society (now the IPS) during our first palm sale at Fairchild Tropical Garden (now Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden). Jeff just decided to help out, bringing large purchases to customers’ cars with his trusty wheelbarrow. "Oh we must get Jeff to join the society," said Teddy. When our friend Paul Drummond became president in 1980 and held the 1982 Biennial in Miami and Key West (and now it comes around again in 2014!), I asked Jeff if he would like to help pull the Biennial together. I was Treasure at that ti…
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John Ellement
by Tyrone- 0 replies
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Last night John Ellement, a long time member of the Western Australian plant and palm scene passed away after losing his fight with cancer. John was an unassuming, quietly spoken, hard working man who I had the privilege of knowing for a while. He started "Palms Galore", a well known palm nursery in WA and had been a member of the WA Palm and Cycad Society for a very long time. After he sold Palms Galore he started Wattleup Wholesale Nursery which continued to grow palms and cycads and was situated on a lake. He planted many palms, cycads and even a giant Pandanus on this lake and it later became known as Palm Lake. John was often seen rescuing older palms and cyc…
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Miss you Dick
by _Keith- 0 replies
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This was on the sidebar of PT Today. "PalmGuyWC (75)" I hope that these reminders are left up in perpetuity.
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Ken Adcock has passed away
by Tyrone- 2 replies
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On Sat 12th of October 2013, Ken Adcock, one of the founding members of the Palm and Cycad Society of Western Australia passed away. Ken worked for a long time in the WA Agricultural department and his love of palms was shared by his close friend and work colleague Peter Skinner. Together they decided to start PACSOWA back in 80's. I always found Ken a very helpful and knowledgable individual who was very supportive of those interested in gardens, but especially palms and cycads. His passing comes as a huge shock and he will be greatly missed. The WA tropical plant growing scene will be much poorer due to his absence. Goodbye Ken.
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RIP Inge Hoffmann
by Eric in San Jose- 11 replies
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I've never posted on Palmtalk before, but it has come to my attention that one of the people responsible for the early mass distribution of palm seeds has died. I believe it would be hard to have palm garden that hasn't had a seed from Inge Hoffmann. She passed away after a long illness with cancer in San Leandro.
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It is with the greatest sadness in my heart to have to tell you all that Bob Riffle passed away suddenly last evening. His being missed by us all is a vast understatement. Paul
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Black Olive Nursery
by Jeff Searle- 6 replies
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Mark was found yesterday in his home with no heartbeat. Unfortunately, Mark just could not fight off his need for painkillers and drugs. Very sad. Mark had one of the nicest retail and wholesale nurseries in all of south Florida. He was known to many and will be missed.
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RIP Luc Vannoorbeeck, Mr. Plumeria
by fastfeat- 4 replies
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Just heard that Luc, owner of Florida Colors Nursery in Homestead, passed away this AM. Luc was a regular participant at TFTS sales with his tables full of plumeria flowers and plants. Even if you weren't that into plumerias, it was hard not to appreciate Luc's passion and expertise with them. Regards to his wife Carol and his family.
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Dutch Vandervort
by palmazon- 3 replies
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The plant-loving world lost a tremendous nurseryman and all-around great guy 12/19/12 - so long, Dutch
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Dr Jesus Hoyos Fernandez
by pindo- 1 reply
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On Sunday November 18 died in Caracas, Venezuela, Brother Dr Jesus Hoyos Fernandez, better known as "el Hermano Hoyos" Great career in Botany and Biology of Venezuela was La Salle Institute Director and Founder of AVEPALMAS (Venezuelan Palms Association ), among other things It is a great loss to science and education and can only hope that rest in peace surrounded by beautiful palm trees Thank you
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