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Hello all,
I just found out that Allan Ensminger passed away on
Wednesday and that his Memorial Service is today (Saturday June 26th)
at 11 AM in Lincoln, Nebraska. Allan was 98 years old and a Life
member of AIS. Allan introduced over 100 irises, and a number of them
won Special Medals, including the Knowlton Medal, Hans and Jacob Sass
Medal and the Cook-Douglas medal. Allan's irises also won both the
President's Cup and the Cook Cup at conventions. He had many AMs
awarded, and at least two were runners up for the Dykes Medal. Allan
is perhaps best known for his broken color irises, including 'Batik'.
Allan also served on the AIS Board of Directors, recieved
the AIS Distinguished Service Medal and the AIS Hybridizer's Medal.
Allan was also an emeritus judge.
Allan was a delight to know and a mentor to many many iris
people. He served as RVP of Region 21 and was a founding member of the
Lincoln Iris Society. He will be greatly missed.
Gary White
Lincoln, Nebraska
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