MEMORIALS
Thoughts and memories of fellow members
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Colin Campbell has passed away
by Tropicgardener- 4 replies
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Prominent Queensland horticulturist Colin Campbell has passed away quite suddenly after a short illness. Colin is well known for his articles in magazines and newspapers and for being the Queensland representitive on the ABC 'Gardening Australia' television programme.........He was an advocate for the tropical/subtropical gardening and also has had a number of plant cultivars named after him. He will be sadly missed from the Queensland and Australian horticulture scene.
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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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Herbert Weber
by PalmGuyWC- 4 replies
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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. Dick
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Mark Peters - Forum Member
by John in Andalucia- 9 replies
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It's always difficult to know what to do in these situations. A forum member passes away, yet he is apparently not missed. Mark Peters was always a very engaging, warm and positive person in his posts. I knew him away from the forum, through email, as customer of mine. He had no fear of trying to grow exotics all the way up in Monifieth, Scotland. I sold him a Joey palm which he was thrilled to own, and later a small Aiphanes seedling. Mark gave us forewarning of his illness on PalmTalk last September, but continued to post his usual, upbeat comments and compliments on the forum until his last. That was on October 20th 2011 in the aptly-titled, "Nice morning and general p…
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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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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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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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Widow of Doctor U.A. Young RIP
by Palmateer- 16 replies
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Many of us still remember the hospitality and friendship of Ben Young (November 7, 1922 - July 9, 2011), wife of the late U. A. Young, MD. She died in Tampa. U.A. Young was President of the Palm Society in the mid-1970s.
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Karel Havlicek
by bgl- 13 replies
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Karel Havlicek died very recently of a heart attack at his home in Hilo. Finding out about his death left me with a great sense of loss and sadness. Karel was definitely one of the greatest plant lovers I have ever known. Karel’s son, Pavel, is currently here on the Big Island and informed me that there will be a “Memorial gathering to celebrate Karel’s life”. It will take place at 12 noon on Saturday April 26th at Karel’s home in Waiakea-uka in Hilo and it will be very informal. If you plan on attending but don’t have the address, send me a PM. (The address is however listed in the HIPS roster). I first met Karel in January 2001. This was at the Annual PSSC Banquet in…
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I miss my Dad
by calyptrocalyx&licuala freck- 33 replies
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This is one part of the year I really am not looking forward to, Esp Christmas Day after losing a great man (My Dad March 08) I'm finding things alot harder than ever So Dad this one's for you......... Love you and really miss you soo so much. thanks to a special crowd of people from the board that contacted me to let me know that I was in there thoughts...You guys rock. R.I.P Mike Edwards (SNR)...... Love always Mike(Jnr)
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Gordon Smith has passed away
by Eric in Orlando- 0 replies
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I just read this article in the local news site. Gordon Smith, a longtime CFPACS member passed away last Wed. after a fall at his home. He was 87. he had a large garden at his home in Maitland that CFPACS visited several times in recent years RIP http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/os-obituary-smith-20110304,0,2469762.story
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Memorial Service for Mike Burnett
by Scott McDonald- 0 replies
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Saturday, January 8th, we will have an informal memorial for Mike at his home, 5701 Carew, Houston 77074 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please be there to share memories, photos, stories or just love for Mike. Come and go any time you please, but there will be a short 'service' around 2:00 pm by Rev. Pamela Taylor. Reply for any questions and I will be glad to answer all. Email me Thanks Steve Burnett
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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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Ray Baker
by Morabeza- 3 replies
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Yesterday Ray Baker died after a tough battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Lyon Arboretum would not be what it is today without his decades of intense dedication to its collections. He was passionate about palms. His illness forced him to retire from the arboretum in September. He had been fighting a very tough battle against the illness, especially in the past year, but we all hoped he would get to live longer. The legacy that Ray left is immense. He poured the last 38 years of his life into the Arboretum. His passing is a huge loss for Lyon and the botanical community in Hawai'i and around the world. In September he created a foundation to support the…
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Dick Johnson has passed
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 2 replies
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I only meet him a couple of times and enjoyed talking cycads with him. He had a wealth of knowledge of plants. He had a great collection of plants and I believe he had a plant named after him. He will be missed in the plant community. I hope some people from the board can add some thinks about him.
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my brother
by kelleyslawn- 1 follower
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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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Ken Hill
by Cycadcenter- 6 replies
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Ken Hill, cycad botanist from Sydney Botanical Gardens passed away this morning following a long illness. Ken was undoubtably the leading cycad botanist in the world with his expertise being cycas and macrozamia where he described about 50 species. He also described the Wollemi pine and was responsible for the reclassification of eucalypts in Australia. Bye friend.
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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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PSST loss
by iamjv- 2 replies
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For anyone that has ever attended our Palm Society of South Texas (PSST) Christmas meetings, you'll fondly remember Mrs. Santa Claus, aka Ruth Merrill. For many many years, Ruth graciously hosted the PSST Christmas party at her beautiful Bay View home. Without a doubt, this is our biggest society meeting of the year and it always took a lot to host 70-90 guests. Ruth loved having everyone over as she truly enjoyed the Christmas season and this meeting in particular where she could see so many beloved friends. Ruth last hosted our society in Dec 2008. She had plans for hosting the 2009 meeting but took ill and just couldn't manage such an undertaking. All of us in PS…
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Mrs. Dent Smith, 1927-2009
by Bob Johnson- 8 replies
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Doris Smith, wife of Palm Society founder Dent Smith, passed away on May 10th. She was 82 years old. A memorial service for Doris will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 30th at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 216 Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, FL. In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to: Hospice of Volusia /Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange FL 32127 or The Tribute Program, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156 Doris’ son Rick shares the following about his mother: “Her best friend and traveling companion was Dent. They met while on a tour of Europe. They conti…
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Lise Rasmussen-Wright
by Phil- 8 replies
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It is with great sadness that I announce the loss of a sincere friend of palms and the Palm Society. This past Friday, May 16th, Lise passed away at her home in San Diego. Her family was at her side. For years she had been fighting a chronic illness. Many of you know Lise from previous IPS Biennials or local meetings of the PSSC. She and her husband, Jim Wright, have offered their garden for tour on many occasions. Jim grew the palms but Lise added the aesthetics, design and charm to the garden. Always hospitable and gracious to plant enthusiasts, Lise had a multitude of friends who will forever miss her. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jim and his family. Phi…
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From Jerzy 1 2
by ania- 64 replies
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Dear IPS members; I am bringing sad news of Ania's passing. She left us on February 26th after long and courageous battle with cancer. She is missed so very, very much by me, our daughter Joanna and our son Paul. Her love to palms is shared by me. Although She was participating in IPS i was with Her planting, caring and enjoying the palms. In Her tradition I would like to join the IPS but I need some help and guidance in breaking in. Jerzy
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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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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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I Miss my Mom
by Jeff Searle- 11 replies
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Wal came up with an excellent suggestion. So, I would like to say that my mother passed away eleven years ago and I still miss her so much. My parents were married for 47 years and and had got married after only meeting and getting to know each other for 3 months. My dad still gets choked up if she comes into conversations. We all do for that matter. She was a great mom, well loved by many,many friends and volunteered thousands of hours with her church. She worked in the hospital for over 35 years as a register nurse, she had a big heart and loved to help others. To this day, she comes up in our thoughts quite often. Jeff Searle
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