In Memoriam

Marguerite Appling
1926 - 2019

Marguerite Appling, our dear Garden Club member and beloved friend, passed away on July 29th, about a month after celebrating her 93rd birthday. Marguerite joined the Club in 1970, almost 50 years ago. She immediately found ways to enrich the Club with her beautiful flower arrangements and participation in many service projects. At last year’s October Tea, Marguerite was honored for more than 40 years of excellence in hospitality. For the Board’s annual potluck luncheon meeting in the fall, Marguerite was always a delightful hostess who decorated the tables in her home in a festive way. Upon hearing of her passing, members expressed that she was kind, sweet, dear, lovely, incredible, charming, wonderful, joyful, and generous. Marguerite was special to each of us, and we will greatly miss her presence among us. The Club will make a donation in her memory to the Sempervirens Fund; donations are used to preserve existing forest lands in our coastal areas as well as plant new redwood trees.

PATRICIA (PATTI) HIRSCHBEK
1933 - 2019

It is with great sadness that we share news that our dear friend, Pat Hirschbek, passed away on April 21. Pat joined the Garden Club in 1997. She became an active member who served in many important roles, including Greeter, Scholarship Co-Chairman, Recording Secretary and President. We will truly miss her. The Club will make a donation in her memory to the Sempervirens Fund. The donation will purchase and plant new trees as well as preserve existing forest lands.

For full obituary, please see:
https://www.losaltosonline.com/people/sections/obituaries/59963-patricia-patti-hirschbek

SUSAN SCHUMANN
1936 - 2018

Our beloved garden club member and dear friend, Susan Schumann, passed away on New Year’s Day. Susan joined our club in 2003 and was an active member.  Her significant contributions include:

President 2007-09
Historian/Photographer 2012-13
Flower Arrangements Chair 2004-07 and again in 2017

Her garden was on our annual Member’s Garden Tour in 2010 - she was always willing to jump in and do whatever was needed. She was a special person and we will treasure our fond memories of her. 

The Club has made a donation in Susan’s memory to the Sempervirens Fund - donations are used to purchase and preserve existing forest in our coastal areas as well as to plant new redwood trees.

For full obituary and guest book, please see:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?pid=187773208

LIANA CAUZ
1931 - 2017

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Liana Cauz, our fellow Garden Club member and beloved friend.  Shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Liana passed away on July 12, 2017. 

Liana was a delightful lady who loved the Garden Club; joining us in 1987. She was Treasurer in 2004-2005; co-chair (with Millicent Bishop) of the Member Garden Tour in 2008-2009. And for many years, 2009-2016, Liana was the Foothill College Scholarship Chair; she always developed a special rapport with each recipient. Liana also ran our annual “Garden Treasures” sale, benefiting the scholarship fund. She was also in charge of our Plant Give-Away. 

Liana was special to each of us ; we will miss her so much. The Club will make a donation in Liana’s memory to the Sempervirens Fund - donations are used to purchase and preserve existing forests in our coastal areas as well as to plant new redwood trees.

For full obituary and guest book, please see:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?pid=186439919