Eric Christenson

[Eric Muehlbauer]

According to what I have read on a few other orchid forums, it appears that Eric Christenson has passed away.

 

[Hien]

Strange.
I thought he is still a very young person.

 

[SlipperFan]

I learned that today, also. Very sad -- he was only 57. His death brings a great loss to the orchid community. I always found him to be helpful and very generous. He had so much knowledge - he had a photographic memory, could read a book and tell you what was on any page. All that knowledge and expertise, gone forever. Very sad, indeed.

 

[Rick]

A friend of mine (about my age) who just moved from Conn. to TN went to school with him. She will be sad to here this news.

Since I'm pushing 53, its not surprising he was 57.

 

[SlipperKing]

Dang that is disturbing to hear. 57 is way to young. I hope the best for his family and friends.

 

[Ernie]

Yes, Ron McHatton announced it today at judging. His contributions to orchidology are innumerable!

 

[NYEric]

Wow!
Our condolences to the family and friends!

 

[bigleaf]

It's sad. I met him again just last September. He had a great memory. He asked me about my Phalaenopsis violacea var. mentawai which he saw at my greenhouse 10-12 years ago. He will be missed.

 

[Wendy]

I am shocked to hear this. His knowledge will truly be missed.

 

[Shiva]

Is he the Eric Christenson who wrote: Phalaenopsis: A Monograph?

 

[cnycharles]

yes, that was one of his books ......very sad

 

[Shiva]

Then it is indeed a great loss. We don't get to meet many of these great orchid personnalities here in Quebec. Too bad.

 

[Marc]

57 is far to young for someone to pass away.

 

[Ernie]

Then it is indeed a great loss. We don't get to meet many of these great orchid personnalities here in Quebec. Too bad.

Personality is certainly a good word for Eric! He was certainly memorable once you met him once.

 

[Rob Zuiderwijk]

Sad news indeed.
A great loss for the orchid community.

 

[Heather]

Very unfortunate.

 

[tenman]

The loss of his great knowledge and keen intellect is a great loss to the orchid community and I personally will miss him. I very much enjoyed his company; he could be quite charming and witty. It is a shock.

 

[mormodes]

Personality is certainly a good word for Eric! He was certainly memorable once you met him once.

He was a science fiction fan. Personally, I like crime fiction but for some reason we talked about Star Trek the first time I met him.

I hope someone picks up the Maxillaria book where he left off. Timber Press wasn't hot to print it in this economy, so he was considering self publication.... hopefully that means its in some sort of shape. Golly, can you imagine his desk? I mean, I know what my desk looks like. I can't imagine what someone's who actually's trying to accomplish something looks like... *G*.

Ah, Eric.

 

[rdlsreno]

That is so sad to hear. He was a good friend.:sob:

Ramon

 

[John M]

This is terrible news...and such a surprise!