MEMORIALS
Thoughts and memories of fellow members
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RIP GARY HAMMER, Founder, Worldwide Exotics
by DoomsDave- 3 replies
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Today the Los Angeles Times announced the passing of Gary Hammer, 57, who was, among much else, the founder of the esteemed plant nursery, Worldwide Exotics in Lakeview Terrace, California, in the San Fernando Valley. Mr. Hammer was a very widely-traveled plant explorer, who made many trips to Mexico, Australia and South Africa and found many species of drought-tolerant plants that we enjoy today. On August 7, 2011, Mr. Hammer was struck and killed by a car as he crossed a dark street in Tempe, Arizona. He was born in Glendale, California, obtained an Ornamental Horticulture degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1976, and, after a brief career in banking (!) em…
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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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Lois Rossten
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 10 replies
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I was very sad to hear this! Lois’s Memorial Service will be at Faith Lutheran Church located at 8200 Ellis Ave, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92646 at 1:00 PM. on Saturday 7/16/2011.
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Dave Lewis 1966-2009
by JD in the OC- 5 replies
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One of our good friends Dave Lewis died today. He was electrocuted when a Ficus limb he was cutting fell on a power wire on Sanibel Island. He took pride in his "Lewis Cut", a method he used to trim coconuts, queens, and cabbage palms. He truly enjoyed working with and learning about palms. Dave always put his friends above himself. We will miss you Dave. God bless!
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R I P Louis Hooper, La Habra, Califorina, USA
by DoomsDave- 1 follower
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Dear PSSC members: It is with deep sorrow that we in the PSSC report the passing of Louis Hooper, on December 20, 2019. Mr. Hooper, along with his late wife Carol, held a special place in the hearts of all PSSC members. Louis was a founding member of the modern PSSC; he signed the incorporation documents on April 6, 1984, and had been active for many years before then. Louis and Carol Hooper had a world-class palm collection, which was a featured stop on many a "biennial" for the International Palm Society, and the location for a number of wonderful PSSC meetings as well. Best of all, they were always up for a visit from palm nuts from rou…
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Mark Daish from FNQ just called me and said he is going to Mikeys funeral today, he died a few days ago, thought I better post and let everyone know of Mikeys passing, I had never met Mikey .. RIP Mikey.. Pete
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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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my brother
by kelleyslawn- 8 replies
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well last night if found out my baby brother Marcus kelley only 23 was killed by drunk driver. and yes they have them in jail and the best of all it was his wife. they were only togther 3 months i warned him almost every day about drinking. so you see to all the young and old people it does not pay to drink and drive because you never know were or when it is your time. i was starting to get him into cycads but he loved plants almost as much as me almost. sincerly David kelley
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Paul A. Drummond has passed on
by TikiRick- 1 reply
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Paul A. Drummond died on Saturday, September 15, 2007 comfortably asleep while in the hospital. After suffering a fall on his bicycle and injuring himself, he underwent surgery and never quite recovered--either physically or psychologically. A longer memorial tribute will soon be posted about this amazing man who dedicated much of his life to palms. Rick
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Matt Encinosa
by Licuala- 6 replies
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I am sorry to report that a long time palm society member, Matt Encinosa, passed away yesterday. He lived in Jacksonville and was a member of the First Coast Palm Society where he was instrumental in experimenting with various palm species growing there. In so doing, he found a number that did quite well in that cooler climate and helped expand the palette of species usable there. Matt was a commercial artist and some may have a copy of the panting he did of Pseudophoenix ekmanii he did a number of years ago. A celebration of his life will be heard September 1st at the Mandarin United Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Time will be announced soon. Matt will be mi…
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Teddie Buhler Memorial
by Palmateer- 0 replies
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Teddie Buhler was such an important pioneer in the Palm Society, and Lenny Goldstein wrote such a great obituary about her, that, with Lenny's permission, I thought it was worth reposting what he recently published in PALMS. Teddie Buhler 1910 - 2006 Teddie Buhler, a founding member and longtime secretary of the The International Palm Society, died December 12, 2006 after a very productive, honorable life. She was born Theodora Breymeier on September 2, 1910, in East Orange, New Jersey. To understand how much the world changed over the next 96 years, it is helpful to put her birth date into context. In 1910, life expectancy for a female born in the U.S. was ab…
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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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Mike Burnett
by Scott McDonald- 1 follower
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I just received an email from Mike's brother Steve Burnett, and it's not good: Hello Mike's Friends This is Mike's brother Steve. After over 8 months with his battle with cancer Mike has passed away into peace. He has been really suffering for some time now. Up until his last final words, if he was asked how he was doing he would say "fine thank you". He never complained and the worst he ever had to say about his illness was 'this is so sad'. He made so many friends at the VA hospital. Everyone loved his attitude and warmth toward all. His two sisters, his niece Tammy and I were with him as he passed as was Pat Speck, his long time friend. He will surely be ve…
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Tony (COACH) Quinones
by bayside mike- 1 reply
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Tony Quinones was a Physical Education teacher at Redland Elementary School in South Dade county in Florida. He was the true definition of a good teacher. He made P.E. fun. He taught a lot of us self respect,and to respect others around us. He not only was a good coach, he also was a great friend, and made students feel almost like colleagues. If every teacher put as much heart into what they were doing, the world would be a better place. Tony was a great teacher away from school too. Always trying to pass along information to help out in whatever way he could. Never one to refuse to take me fishing or spearfishing unless it was blowing 40 knots. He also taught…
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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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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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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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Don Worth, 1925-2009
by Darold Petty- 1 reply
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I was privileged to know Don, if only on a casual basis. We had a great meeting at his garden to honor his memory. http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=18081 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...NWORTHDON50.DTL
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Memorial for Ralph Velez
by DoomsDave- 6 replies
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Everyone: I've just been advised that a memorial service will be held at Sherman Gardens, Corona del Mar, California (Orange County) on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.; guests may arrive at 6:00 p.m. There will be a memorial concert by Ralph's son, Steve Velez. Click on the link below for directions, etc., as to Sherman Gardens. Ralph would have loved this, and so, I think, will you. http://www.slgardens.org/visit
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W.S. Merwin Passes
by Resume- 5 replies
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W.S Merwin, U.S. poet laureate, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, environmentalist, and palm enthusiast passed away Friday at his home in Hawaii. He was 91 https://merwinconservancy.org/land-and-home/press-release-w-s-merwin-permanently-preserves-rare-hawaiian-palm-forest/
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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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John DeMott
by EllisB- 1 follower
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It is with great sadness and disbelieve that John DeMott has left us to join the great plant heaven. He was instrumental in the South Florida nursery industry as well as the Palm Society. I had the pleasure to work with him through the good and bad times. He inspired many. Rest in Peace John, You will be missed. Ellis
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Fare Well, Lois Rossten
by DoomsDave- 4 replies
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Howdyall: Went to Lois Rossten's memorial service in Huntington Beach today. It was held at a Lutheran church, of which she had been a member for many years, possibly soon after it was founded. The chapel was filled to capacity with friends, including many PSSC members of which I was probably the youngest. Lois and her husband had been married less than a month short of 65 years. She was 85. I met her numerous times, and the light of her smile outshone the sun . . .
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Pat McNeal of McNeal Growers
by Meangreen94z- 3 replies
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I heard that he passed away this week. Probably not as well known in the palm community , but he brought a number of species from Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico into cultivation. He was based out of the Austin, Texas area for decades and later Bastrop.
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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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