With great sadness....long live the queen

[putnamgardens]

Just got word the the Queen of Hosta is heading to heaven. Mildred Seaver has passed. She was only 98. A real peach of a charactor who will be missed yet her legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. She was a friend of mine since 1993. We talked rings in a tour garden and bonded instantly. I'm so glad our paths crossed in the garden. She is survived by her son, Charlie and twin daughter, Muriel. I'll post details when I hear. Later, Love, Lisa
P.S. I'll be comforted by my therapy dogs tonight

[Scuba Dude]

Mildred was such a gem! I always enjoyed talking to her at conventions. No one could top her stories! And what a collection of plants she left to us all. She will be missed.

[viktoria]

We will remember her in our gardens.

Viktoria

[caliloo]

She has left a legacy for us all. She was an amazing character and wonderful plant woman.... Happy Gardening in the great beyond, Mildred.

[kaylyred]

So sad to hear. Viktoria, you're right...Mildred Seaver will live on in many a garden. I never had the good fortune to meet her. I hope all 98 of her years were lovely ones.

[Tigger]

I just posted this from Charlie in the Memorial forum:

Mildred Seaver, one of the founders of the New England Hosta Society and a prolific hosta hybridizer for many years, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at age 98. She had a full life that was made richer by her many gardening friends, especially those who shared her love of hostas. In fact she often said she loved the people met through her gardening more than the plants, awards, etc.

A celebration of her life will be held from 10 AM -12 Noon on Saturday March 19th at Forwood Manor, 1912 Marsh Rd. Wilmington, DE., the retirement community where she had resided for the past 9 years. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mildred’s memory to the American Hosta Society, P. O. Box 7539, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. To send on-line condolences to the family visit http://www.mccreryandharra.com

I was so pleased that she visited my garden just two years ago, on one of the hottest days of the summer, making her presence known with every halting step. 'Queen of the Seas' is the centerpiece hosta in one of our beds, and deservedly so.

[viktoria]

Mildred told me that her daughter Muriel named this one.

Viktoria

[newtohosta-no more]

My condolences go out to the family. What a wonderful legacy she has left behind. She has certainly made an impression on those of you who were fortunate to meet her. May she rest in peace in the Heavenly Garden.

[Linda P]

There are people who touch lives far outside their own immediate circle, just by being who they are and doing what they love.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mildred, but a number of her introductions were foundation plants in my hosta garden.
Hosta 'Mildred Seaver' was one of the first named plants I bought, back in the late 80's. That time was BC (before computers)
in my life, and I had to go to the few books I could find about hosta back then to see who Mildred was.
My condolences to her family and friends. The whole hosta world will mourn her passing.

Linda P

[Marlys]

Condolences to Midred's family.
Such a lovely, gracious lady and a very long life.
H 'Mildred Seaver' lives in my garden. It's very classic and classy just like Mildred.
I loved her hats! She had allot of style.
May God Bless her Soul.
MM

[Tigger]

Here's the classy and entertaining obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawa ... =149163108

Love this:

Mildred was creative, unorthodox, irreverent, artistic, outspoken, incorrigible, flamboyant, funny, and eager to help people whether they wanted help or not.

[putnamgardens]

They "nailed" her tribute. Exactly how I'd discribe her. Thanks for posting the obit. I've already made my facebook wall post of my tribute to her.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= ... =759259202

and for the newspaper, obit:

http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/delawar ... referrer=1

Later, Love, Lisa

[flowerchild59]

What a lady, what contributions, what plants, what a legacy.