RE: sad news

["Brad" <zebrairis1@aol.com>]

Thank-you Susan for posting this,

Although I do not know the details of Esther's life and family, I always
found her to be a warm, caring, humble soul with always a smile on her face
and a positive, encouraging word on her lips.

I first met her when I initially became involved with the Utah Iris Society,
but once I started hybridizing I cherished her all too few garden visits. I
dearly appreciated her encouragement and support.

Other than her support, what stood out in my mind was her inceditable
modesty over winning a Dykes Medal. When talking about her award she would
always get this totally charming expression of bewildered amazement on her
face as if she would never fully comprehend why she received it. It made me
wish I had the power to give her a second "Dykes Medal" for just being the
wonderful person she was. 

I'm sure she will be missed by all who knew her.

So long Esther.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org [mailto:owner-aisdiscuss@aisboard.org]
On Behalf Of Susan B
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 12:28 PM
To: aisdiscuss@aisboard.org
Subject: [AISdiscuss] sad news

Hi all,
  I just learned of the passing of Esther Tams.  Esther passed away on
Sunday
August 3rd and she was 95 years old and had lived in Wellsville, Utah.  She
was the 1977 winner of the Dykes Medal for the iris Dream Lover.  She is
survived by her husband.
Susan
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