11/01/2026
Last Monday my dad passed away. I will miss him always.
He was my biggest cheerleader, throughout every part of my life. He played a huge role supporting me through floral and business school and through thirty years of this business. He’d pull up a chair in my workshop while I worked, ride along on deliveries, and show up every single time he could. I would always call him when I had a “great” idea and needed his advice on how to make it happen. Whether it was building display, containers, my cooler, or my trailer, he would never hesitate to help me problem solve and he’d be right there helping me in anyway he could. I learned my strong sense of ethics, compassion, and strength from him. He always told me if you do what you love everything will work out. I always knew how proud of me he was. Knowing that was why I never doubted that I could do anything. I have alway encouraged my boys to do the same I know that will carry on in our family legacy.
When I’d keep tweaking a display or bouquet, he’d tell me, “Quit fussing over it. It’s just perfect. It doesn’t need anything else.” And I would say, “But it just needs a little more dad“ and he’d shake his head.
I will always fuss, Dad. But I will hear your voice reminding every time.
Thank you for everything, Dad. Every flower I arrange carries a little bit of you. 🤍
