The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Bruce C. Hoskins, owner of Pacific Crest Groundcovers in Canby, Oregon. He died December 13, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, following a battle with brain cancer. He was 71. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bruce was the son of Courtney J. Hoskins and […]
Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jean Fessler passes
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jean Fessler, who co-founded Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas together with her husband, Bob. She died December 22, 2019 at the age of 80, following a battle with breast cancer. A rosary was held December 26 at St. […]
In memoriam: William H. “Bill” McCoy
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of William H. “Bill” McCoy, owner of McCoy’s Nursery in Sandy, Oregon. He died July 8, 2019, at the age of 82, following a short battle with cancer. The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of William H. “Bill” McCoy, owner […]
George Anderson, founder of Anderson Pots, passes away
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A memorial service will be held later this month for George Anderson, founder of Anderson Die & Manufacturing Co. in Portland, Oregon. He passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of July 1 at his home in southwest Portland. He was 98 years old. George was a key driver behind the Oregon nursery industry’s […]