Such sad news. My condolences, Rosefolly. There's not much to be said when someone is mourning, but take comfort in the good times you shared with Luanne, and in the roses you both loved.

John

I never knew of her, but I'm sad to hear another rose promoter is gone. Condolences to everyone who knew her.

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. Thoughts and prayers for all who are missing her.

Im so sorry to hear of her passing

She sounds like she was a real rose enthusiast and a really special lady

Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of another great rosarian and friend. It's never easy.

May Luanne find infinite joys in the perfect garden of heaven where no bug, spot, or soothing shower mars a single leaf or sepal.

Steven

I'm so sorry to hear this, Rosefolly. Condolences for your loss.

Very sorry to hear of the loss of another cherished rosarian.

John put it well-there is not much to be said,except to offer my condolences as well.

Thank you for posting this.

"Only the actions of the just/Smell sweet and blossom in the dust." Sounds like a fitting epitaph for Luanne Wilson's life.

Darn. So sorry for your loss and for all that she endured.

I haven't talked to Cindi in a long time, Hurricane Rita (that came a couple of weeks after the more publicized Katrina did horrible things to her roses, to her home and to some in her family.

I am so sorry to hear this news. I vividly remember what a wonderful a writer Luanne was. I loved her posts. My sincerest condolences for your loss.

I remember Luanne on here - certainly a rose enabler of extraordinary talents! So sorry for your loss -

Jackie

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of another Tea rose lover.

I'm sorry for the loss of a great rosarian. It sounds like she was a remarkable lady who will be dearly missed.

I am so sorry for the loss. May she rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss. May her rest in peace. How old was she?

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing images of Luanne's beautiful roses and periodically, she would be mentioned on threads. So many from this forum are missed in one way or another. Mendocino Rose's beautiful garden and input is missed too, although I would guess that her ventures continue to keep her busy.

I am so sorry. My heart goes out to her friends and family

I am so sorry. My heart goes out to her friends and family

I remember Luanne. May she rest in peace.

Sad to hear of her passing. I hope she has every rose she could ever want to care for in a peaceful place.

I a so sorry to hear about this, and for your loss. I do remember her from long ago forum days.

I am so sorry for your loss. May Luanne rest in peace.

Maybe share this note with Norm or PM people who want to send a card. My Dad is still broken up about losing my Mom six years later, and always appreciates hearing from old friends who knew and loved her. Just a thought. We have done such things before on other forums.

Gardeners are such special people who make the world a better place. No wonder paradise is described as a garden. Losing such an angel is tough, and though I didn't know her, obviously she made an impression on many. I would hazard a guess rose lovers have a lot in common and could make fast friends even with memories!

Rosefolly, I am so sorry for your personal loss and for the loss to the entire rose community! There are so many in the community that I’ve never met in person, but they have nonetheless touched my garden and my life from afar. I know there is no filling the space left by the loss of an old friend like Luanne, but I would like to share that although I have never met you or any of the CA Girls in person, you have all touched and beautified my world! Thank you for posting this memorial and for anchoring the forum and broader rose community with your knowledge and experiences. Carol

Such a lovely tribute. Thank you for posting this.

I introduced myself to Luanne on the 72 bus as it traveled down San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, Ca . She lived across the street from me, back in the early 1990's and I 'd never got to know her until after I lamented to her, as we rolled along... " I live with more than 200 rosebushes, that the owner of the property planted, and none of them interest me, the bushes are ugly as heck when there aren't any blooms, and only 2 roses have any fragrance.

Her answer "You should try growing Old Garden Roses"

and with those 5 words of hers, my life was soon and forever enriched. I began going with her to Dirt Day at Vintage Gardens, back in those wonderful days when we would stop by their physical nursery in Sebastopol after we'd finished our volunteer work, and buy roses that we'd just finished caring for.

I miss Luanne with all my heart. I especially miss her dry sense of humor.

Lux.

Hi Lux, that certainly sounds like our Luanne!

Thank you for sharing that story.

I fondly remember the Dirt Days as well.

(BTW, I heard a rumor that they may be starting back up at some point.)

Paula/Rosefolly

This is a lovely tribute and I hope her husband finds it a positive experience to hear her remembered so fondly here. It doesn't lessen the grieving process but helps to add the positive memories like her lovely support of other rose growers that you're sharing here.

Sympathies to all of you who remember her better! I remember her posts when I was lurking on GW in my early days but never had the privilege of meeting her.

Cynthia

I agree -- thank you for writing such a lovely tribute, for sharing your loss with us, and for being a good friend to her. I'm sorry for your loss(es). I pray peace upon you and her husband, Norm.