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  • From: Ginda Fisher <list@ginda.us>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] More on Tom Vorbeck
  • Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 19:29:29 -0400

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




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