In Memoriam

2010 - 2011

We are sad to report the passing of our distinguished members, Henry Weisl, John Hoffman, Peggy Conrad and Myrtle Krause.

In their time with us, they represented the best qualities of Rosarians by sharing their friendship, knowledge and dedicated service to the West Jersey Rose Society and to their communities over the years.  For more about these special people, please see their obituaries (click links below).
 

                   Henry Weisl                                               John Hoffman

Peggy Conrad
“To My Honey”

Myrtle Krause

On July 3, 2011 of Westmont, NJ (nee Gill) age 93 yrs.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother to Jean Hellings and her husband Fred of Lindenwold, NJ. R. David and his wife Linda of Villas, NJ. Loving grandmother to Susanne Krause, Kathleen Pascone and Gregory Krause. Denise Welser, Wendy Mitchell, and Jillann Lopez. Special Great Grandmother to Bradley, Ryan, and Nicole Krause. Billy, David, and Renee Pascone. Mark and Christen Welser, Miranda Walinski, Brynna Mitchell and Dario and Jaden Lopez.

Raymond and Myrtle Krause were Charter Members of the West Jersey Rose Society since 1953.

2009

Doreen Saidman
 

The West Jersey Rose Society is sad to announce the loss of one of our leading members. Theodora (Doreen) Saidman passed away on Monday, September 6th, 2009.

Doreen Saidman was a Master Rosarian, and a Horticulture and Design Judge who was designated the Penn-Jersey District Outstanding Judge for 2009.  An outstanding exhibitor, she won many awards in both design and horticulture.  Her true talent blossomed after, in her own words, she “became addicted to arranging.”  She won over 30 awards including the National “Doctor and Mrs. Harry B. Overesch Rose Arrangement Trophy”, Penn-Jersey District’s “Florence Mac Neil Perpetual Trophy” and the “Mrs. John Signaigo Challenge Trophy” for arranging, the ARS Artists, Royalty, Oriental and ARS Court of Etiquette Awards for both large and miniature roses.

Not only was she a truly outstanding Rosarian and Designer, she was also a treasured friend and mentor to many. Her efforts greatly enhanced both the exhibiting and design knowledge of our members. Doreen will be greatly missed as a truly outstanding Rosarian, Designer, and friend.