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[Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>]

Like Charlie, I dealt with Tom through his and Jill's AppleSource company.  It was my first real introduction to the diversity of apples, and I, too, selected apple trees based on my family's taste-tests that AppleSource allowed.  I also spoke with Tom over the phone, and he was terrifically helpful and friendly.  I hope that Jill can keep AppleSource running, as I think it's a great resource for fruit explorers and others.   But i will miss him.  My condolences to his family.

Ginda Fisher

On Aug 4, 2005, at 6:04 PM, Doreen Howard wrote:

I passed along the posts from people on this list about Tom to his wife 

Jill.  She was very touched by Charles Paradise's and felt that he 

eloquently described what Tom tried to do in fruit exploring.

I suggest that the post be printed in the next Pomona, as many of those who 

knew Tom in Nafex don't subscribe to this list.

There will be memorial service for Tom on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Liberty 

Church in Jacksonville, IL, if any of you live in the area.  It will be an 

opportunity to say a few words and enjoy the fellowship of Tom's many 

friends.  Tom's wishes were that no flowers be sent.  I'm sure Jill would 

appreciate a card, though.

Doreen Howard