Commemorative Trees

2008/Ice Storm Response

By the Memorial Bell Tower
- In honor of Northwest’s dedicated ice storm workers, a white fir
- By Dennis Dau, a white fir
A grove of Ginkgo and White Fringetrees at the Administration Building.
- In honor of Dr. Hubbard, a Ginkgo.
- By Kichoon and Sharon Yang, a Ginkgo.
- In memory of L.D. and L.M. Frizell, a Ginkgo.
- In honor of the Galbreath family spanning 4 generations, a Ginkgo.
- In honor of the Office of University Relations and KXCV/KRNW, a Ginkgo.
- By Jon and Donna Rickman, A Ginkgo.
- In memory of My friend Jeff Overlease: He always helped others, a White Fringetree.
- By Richard and Donna Borchardt, a White Fringetree.
- In memory of Boba Dean Fairchild, a White Fringetree.
- By Shelly Milner Anderson, a White Fringetree.
- In memory of Kevin Bayer, a White Fringetree.
- By Stewart and Waltedda Blessing - Henry and Julie Blessing, a White Fringetree.
- By David L. and Ann Eilers Newman, a White Fringetree.
- By Phyllis and Dick Leet, a White Fringetree.
- In honor of Dr. Irene Mueller, a White Fringetree.
- By Paul & Rita Jennings, Class of 1975, Des Moines IA a White Fringetree.
- By Sarah & Sam Porter, Class of 1960 & 1961, a White Fringetree.
- By Rebecca Johnson Wigal, a White Fringetree.
West of the Administration Building.
- In honor of the Courter Family, a Blackgum tree.
- In honor of The Hooker Family by Amy Beth Hooker, a Hemlock
- In honor of Family & Consumer Sciences – Centennial 1908-2008, a Hemlock
A grove of Redbud and Whitebud trees at Fine Arts.
- By The Jim and Beverly Blackford Family, a Redbud.
- By Drs. Joel & Christine Benson, Jeremiah & Montanna, a Redbud.
- By Veronica and Alex Bryant, a Redbud.
- In honor of Heather and Dan Scott, a Redbud.
- In honor of Nell Cowden, a Redbud.
- By McLaughlin/Martinez/Goforth, a Whitebud.
- By Dean Wall, a Whitebud.
- In honor of TKE-Delta Nu Chapter Est. at Northwest 1954 a Whitebud.
- In memory of Richard L. Harover, a Whitebud.
- In honor of Miles T. & Kayla J. McDonald, a Whitebud.
A grove of English Oak trees around the Bell of '48.
- In honor of Jessica Lutz, Cole and Courtney Hadley, an English Oak.
- By Sherry Pasternak Simon & Judith Pasternak Owen ,an English Oak.
- In honor of Capt. Kenneth I. Meek, USN Ret, Class of 1950, an English Oak.
- By Debate 74-75 Oscar M Blivittz Frederick D Schwartz, an English Oak.
- In honor of Grant Runde, an English Oak.
- By Dr. Phillip Messner, Family an English Oak.
- In memory of Ronnie J. Valline, Dedicated by His Family, an English Oak.
- In memory of Edith Hathaway Fridell - Teacher Whose Lessons Live On, an English Oak.
- In honor of Jim and Deb Porter, an English Oak.
A grove of flowering cherry trees west of the Administration Building.
- By Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, U.S.A., a Yoshino Cherry.
- In honor of Irma Merrick, a Yoshino Cherry.
- Dedicated by Tim & Tami Baumann -- Class of 1982, a Yoshino Cherry.
- In memory of Helen Claire Murphy, our littlest Bearcat, a Yoshino Cherry.
- By Fred Lamer, a Yoshino Cherry.
- By Northern Trust- Art Jablonski, a Yoshino Cherry.
- By the Jerry and Robin Wilmes Family, a Yoshino Cherry.
- By Mihoko Yamazoe, a Yoshino Cherry.
A grove of baldcypress and flowering trees at Hudson-Perrin.
- By The Orrie Covert Family, a baldcypress.
- In honor of Jerry Wilmes, VP for Student Affairs 06-07, a bald cypress.
- By the The Bruce Wake Family and The Shawn Wake Family, a bald cypress.
- By Drs. June and Ken McDonald, a bald cypress.
- By David G. Boucher Rev. Trust, a bald cypress.
- In honor of Vernon Fridell – Kansas Farmer, a bald cypress.
- By Mihoko Yamazoe, A a Japanese Tree Lilac.
A grove of flowering crabapple trees at the Kissing Bridge.
- In memory of Raymond Keith Wheeler, a flowering crabapple.
- In honor of Dr. Robert P. Foster, donated by the MIDC, a flowering crabapple.
- In honor of Dr. Robert P. Foster, donated by the MIDC, a flowering crabapple.
- In honor of Dr. Robert P. Foster, donated by the MIDC, a flowering crabapple.
- In honor of Earle Moss, a flowering crabapple.
- In honor of Martha Moss, a flowering crabapple.
- In memory of Raymond Barry Wheeler, a flowering crabapple.
- In memory of Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Booth, a flowering crabapple.
- By Bryan Booth and PatriciaTomaszewski, a flowering crabapple.
- In memory of Rachelle Gibson Wheeler Foutch, a flowering crabapple.
- In memory of Mrs. Katie Rischer, a flowering crabapple.
- By Gus and Greg Rischer, a flowering crabapple.
A grove of Hawthorn trees along Colden Service Drive.
- In honor of Robert Sunkel, a Hawthorn.
- By Jim and Pam Turner, a Hawthorn.
- By David Snider, a Hawthorn.
- In honor of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Alumni Association, a Hawthorn.
- By Matt Rouch, a Hawthorn.
- In honor of Jeffrey A. Grubb, a Hawthorn.
- In memory of Chris King, a Hawthorn.
- In memory of Bill and Dorothy Franklin, a Hawthorn.
A grove of trees at Garrett-Strong.
- By John Shaw, a Hackberry.
- By Don LeBois and Barbara Springer, a Hackberry.
- By Danny and Mindy Marsh, a Hackberry.
- By Andrew Hitchcock and Quentin Templeton, a Hackberry.
- In memory of Kelly Howe, a White Oak.
- By Gamma Theta Upsilon, a Littleleaf Linden.
- In memory of Doc Smeltzer, by the Delta Sigs a Blackgum.
- By David J. Easterla, a Hackberry.
A grove of Oak trees at Brown Hall & South Complex.
- By Mike, Lori, Danny, and David Steiner, a Red Oak.
- By Mary Hamilton Purdy, a Black Oak.
- In memory of “Papa Dave” by Matt, Tracy, Keegan, and Asher Daniels, a Black Oak.
- By Gerald and Glenda Clariday Noble, a Black Oak.
- By Steve and Bonnie Sutton Family, a Black Oak.
- In memory of Lee and Bernice Furgason, a Black Oak.
- By Horace Mann Lab School Students, a Swamp White Oak.
- In honor of Chas Wm. Moore – Jenna J. Moore – K-6th Grade, a Swamp White Oak.
- In honor of Dr. Michael Graham, a Swamp White Oak.
- By the Bob and Mary Bohlken Family, a Black Oak.
- By Ann and Donald Beeson, a Red Oak.
- In memory of Myron and Dorothy Horton ,a Red Oak.
- In memory of The Goldsmith Babies, a Bur Oak.
A grove of Lacebark Elm north of College Park.
- By Mihoko Yamazoe, a Lacebark Elm
- In memory of Geraldine Parman, a Lacebark Elm.
- By Charles Derstler, a Lacebark Elm
A grove of Zelkova on Long Walk.
- By History, Humanities, Philosophy, and Political Science a Zelkova.
- In memory of Becky Greeley, a Zelkova.
- Dedicated by the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a Zelkova.
- By Matt Rouch a Zelkova.
- In memory of Cotton Fine by Tom M. Fine, Class of 1977 a Zelkova.
- In honor of Jack and Agnes Shepherd, a Zelkova.
- By Fred and Annette Barta, a Zelkova.
- In memory of Bonnie Boll Beavers, a Zelkova.
- By Stu and Stephanie Osterthun, a Zelkova.
At Mabel Cook

In memory of Earl Hale Hardy, a Horsechestnut

A grove of Schubert Cherries along College Park Drive
- In honor of Our children, Sophia and Peter, by PJ and Chris Amys, a Schubert Cherry
- By Greek Life, a Schubert Cherry.
- In honor of The Roup Family, a Schubert Cherry.
- In memory of Rockwell/Willis Family, a Schubert Cherry.
- By Robert and Betty Bush, a Schubert Cherry.
A grove of Kentucky Coffee Trees by the Studio Theatre.
- In memory of Joseph Dierksen by the Communication, Theatre & Languages Department, a Kentucky Coffee Tree.
- In memory of John and Beulah Houston, a Kentucky Coffee Tree.
- By Mahlon and Johanne Fairchild, a Kentucky Coffee Tree.
In Lamkin Circle
- In memory of Dave Calfee – 1993 from Ron, Pam, Todd, and Tyler, a Serviceberry.
A grove of trees at the North Entrance.
- In honor of Jan Marriott by Colby & Laurie Marriott and Steve & Dana Browning, a Tulip Tree.
- By Terry & Kari French Family Foundation – Class of ’75, a Schubert Cherry.
- In memory of William A. Bing III, a Schubert Cherry.
- In memory of LaRue Kemp Mutz, a Schubert Cherry.
- In memory of Kurby by Mary Bovard, a Schubert Cherry.
- By Dr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips ’57 , a Tulip Tree.
- In honor of Dr. Jenifer Harr Donated by her parents Myron & Evelyn Harr, a Limber Pine.
- In memory of Howard Wood Ringold, a Limber Pine.
- By Dave and Marge Moore, a Limber Pine.
- By Jerry and Curt Gaffney, a Schubert Cherry.
- By Lindsay (Geier) and Ty Pechek, a Schubert Cherry.
- In memory of Dr. Robert Foster, a Schubert Cherry.
- By Richard, Roxanne, Rebecca, and Robyn Reinig, a Schubert Cherry.
A grove of Elm at the McKemy Center.
- In memory of Myron and Dorothy Horton, an Elm.
- In memory of Myron and Dorothy Horton, an Elm.
- By Alfred McKemy, an Elm.
- By Gary and Christina Strub, an Elm.
- In memory of Lewis Kent Ward, an Elm.
A grove of English Oak along North College Park Drive
- By Women of Alpha Sigma, Tri Sigma, Sigma Kappa and Alpha Delta Pi, an English Oak.
- In honor of Dr. Morton Kenner and Jean Kenner, an English Oak.
- In memory of Florence Hilsenbeck Lamb, an English Oak.
- By The 85th Student Senate, an English Oak.
- By The 85th Student Senate, an English Oak.
- In honor of Curt, Kevin and Erin Jackson, an English Oak.
- By JoEllen Lincoln & Jonica Lincoln, an English Oak.
- By Norine Norris Brewer – 1951, an English Oak.
- In memory of Mildred (Umbarger) Cole, an English Oak.
- ByIn honor of Dr. Frank W. and Martha Grube, an English Oak.
- By Jan and Ellen Mohr, an English Oak.
- By David and Sherry March, an English Oak.
- In memory of Betty Jean (Martin) Miller – ’49 by Mack Miller, an English Oak.
- In memory of George Vilas Martin, an English Oak.
Future plantings:
- In memory of Leland and Maudie Morrow.
- By Haberyan, a white oak.
- In memory of Henry D. Haberyan, Jr. a Pecan.
- In memory of Pamela Willand Graham a Maple.
- By Joe Zelenz ’52 in memory of parents Joseph and Anna a Linden.
- By Gus and Greg Rischer.
- In memory of Adored Wife, Mom & Grandma Helen Sinnett 1931-2007.
- By Phi Mu 2008 a magnolia.
- By Paul Steele and Betty Preston.
- In memory of Dr. Larry Jones, donated by Sandra Jones & Family.
- By Todd Ehlert, Steve Thompson, “Entertainers”.
- In honor of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.
- By Tracy Barth and Family.
- In memory of Harold E. Sauter.
- In memory of Rex G. Lewis.
- In memory of Bill and Carol Brown.
- In memory of Bradley Linville – Class of 1983.
- By The Kettle Family.
- In memory of Larry A. Jones.
- By Rick and Tamra Carter.
- In memory of Ernest Cline Adwell Sr.
- In honor of Edith Grace Williams Adwell.
- By Suecilla, Carolann, Ernest Adwell Jr.
- In memory of Dorothy Horton.
- By Lila Holdsworth.
- By Bill Hoshor – College High.
- By Katherine C. Steckel - Missouri Academy – Class of 2008.
- By Richard and Linda Oswald.
- By Matt and Margaret Haynes.
- In memory of Morris C. Walton.
- By Jay Raveill, Class of 1980.
- By Melissa Lullmann, Angie Lullman Cook, Brad Cook.
- In honor of Jane Twaddle.
- By Dr. Charles A. Schultz.
- By Dr. Patricia Bowers Schultz.
- By Lanny and Karin (Hunt) Cowell.
- By Scott P. Tefft.
- In memory of Florence Nadine Carmichael Hilsenbeck, Class of ’37.
- By Mark and Cindy Pickerel.
- In memory of Janet S. Gayler.
- By Bob and Virginia Gill.
- By Bob and Virginia Gill.
- By James and Patricia Joy.
- By James and Patricia Joy.
- By James and Patricia Joy.
- By Peggy Humphreys Hadden ’61.
- By Brad and Cheryl Stephens.
- In honor of Drake and MaKenna Stephens.
- By Brad and Joyce (Kroeger) Shelton.
- In honor of William C. Price.
- By Millikan, Hudson, and Perrin Halls.
- By Robert and Carol Sutton.
- In honor of Dr. Frank and Vicki Grispino.
- In honor of Dr. Kristi, Tim, and Ashly Alexander.
- By Owens Library Faculty and Staff, 2008.
- In honor of Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
- By Emily Leckenby Klinkenborg, Class of 1961.
- In honor of Tyler and Tara Roach.
- By Scott and Pam McCoppin.
- By Bill (’65) and Lois (’64) Lanio.
- In honor of Edna Mary Asbell.
- In memory of Betty Johnson Otte.
- In memory of Nina Carolyn Elswick.
- By Betty (Feldman) Cosentino.
- In memory of Frank Felton donated by his family.
- In memory of Paula Jill Husz.
- By Marty Galbraith.
- By Kristy and Jeff Raymond.
- In honor of Jonathan David Vansaghi.
- In honor of Benjamin William Vansaghi.
- In memory of Rita Shuck.
- In memory of Jaclyn Nicole Dierking.
- By Bixler Family.
- By Audrey & Frank Weis.
- By Joseph Chimbel and LaVonne (Long) Chimbel.
- In memory of Dr. Hake, Chair Physics Dept. 1942 donated by H. Sisk.
- In honor of Harry and Nola Clow.
- In honor of Melvin and Lela Weathermon, Clifford and Helen Jackson, and Ben F., Jr. and Sue Graham.
- In memory of Bryan Sherry and Vera Sherry.
- In memory of Rodby and Barbara Booth.
- In memory of Philip Voge and in honor of Matt Voge.
- In memory of Robert and Evelyn O’Riley.
- In memory of James R. McDaniels.
- By National Society of Collegiate Scholars – NWMSU.
- By The Bowen Family.
- In memory of Clint Allen Johnson 1985 – 2006.
- In memory of Clint Allen Johnson 1985 – 2006.
- In memory of Greg and Garland Shipps.
- In memory of Clarence Harold and Lanelle (Sunderland) Burnham.
- By Tony and Jennifer Perkins.
- In memory of Dr. Gary Bennerotte by wife Susan Bennerotte.
- By Rose Marie Duty.
- In memory of Othel Richards.
- By Don and Stacy Carrick.
- In memory of Fudge.
- In memory of Audrey.
- By Delta Zeta Epsilon Rho Chapter.
- By Joe and Andy Schroeder.
- By Brett and Elaine Smith.
- In memory of Jack P. Turner – Class of 1954 – 1926-2008.
- In memory of Gene Harmegnies – Class of 1974 – Bearcat Forever.
- By Perrin Hall Council and Phillips Hall Council.
- By Jim and Gaye Ballinger.
- By Huashan Chen and Ni Lin.
- In memory of Dr. Robert P. Foster.
- In memory of Rachelle Zech.
- In honor of Daniel Yoka.
- In memory of Dr. Donald Sandford.
- In memory of Paul E Jones, Class of 1994, son of Neil & Donna Jones 1968 & 1970.
- In honor of Our parents Ran & Jan (Burnham) Schwarz ’79.
- By John and Carolyn Koffman.
- In memory of Charles Ramsey, from a good friend.
- By Northwest Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country.
- By Organizations of Theatre Northwest.
- By Organizations of Theatre Northwest.
- By Dave and Carole Gieseke.
- In memory of Cynthia J. Gabel.
- In memory of David and Elizabeth McConkey.
- By Linda, Ariean, Lauren, and Steve Schaefer.
- By Northwest Campus Dining Employees.
- In honor of The Bosch Family, donated by Barbara B. Alexander, Jane Alexander, and Tom and Anne Gross.
- By Mike and Sue Snodgrass.
- By William E. O’Riley – Class of 1967.
- By Ione Thompson Edwards – Roommates 1944 – Miriam Murren Sherrard.
- In honor of Maryville Garden Club.
- By RS Electric.
- In memory of Virginia K. Dyche.
- In honor of Kate Carrel Place BS ’99 MS ’00 Ed.S. ’08.
- By Roland & Reva Jo (Kerns) Gordon – Class of ’49.
- By Doug Peterson & Jo Peterson Grodahl.
- In honor of Mrs. Johnie Imes.
- In honor of Dr. John Baker.
- By Jean and Jack Wiechmann.
- By Jerry Robey Family.
- In memory of Don & Doris Robey.
- By Megan Noell Spring (NWMSU ’05, ’07).
- By Shirley Heumader, Charlotte M Moore, Susan L Moore.
- By John & Kris Teale.
- In memory of Lon and Rowena Wilson.
- By Penniston, Gerhardt, Acklin families.
- In honor of The Lorax.
- In honor of “We See Green” HPERD Department 2008.
- In memory of Dr. Robert Foster donated by Dr. Merlyn Knudson & James Davis.
- In honor of Phi Beta Lambda.
- In honor of Ryan M Jackson.
- In memory of Mike Mulloy.
- By The Chester Robison Family.
- By Department of English.
- In memory of John A. Dunlap.
- By Warren & Barbara Gose.
- By Warren & Barbara Gose.
- By Tom & Lisa Crater.
- In memory of Ed Van Veldhuizen.
- In memory of Paul & Catherine Jones and Jean & Katheryn Brown, parents of Sandy and Paul Jones.
- In honor of Margaret Porter Polsky, in honor of Mother’s Day from Patty and Paul Polsky.
- In honor of Northwest Football.
- By Greg Weishar.
- In honor of Kevin and Judy Weishar.
- By Gustafson/Goldsmith; Kearney, MO/Corning, IA.
- By Dix Family; Randy ’76, Paula ’76 (Ward), Emily ’04.
- In memory of Erle and Lola Heckman.
- In memory of Helen Claire Murphy.
- By Jerry and Beverly Wetzel ’59.
- By The Lockridge Family.
- By Susan (Swigart) Altizer ’73; Tricia Altizer ’01.
- By Dr. Chi Lo Lim – chair, Department of Marketing and Management.
- By City of Maryville, 2008.
- By Joseph and Sharon Growney, Class of 1964.
- In memory of Gilbert S. Schnack.
- In honor of Denny and Anne Sapp.
- In memory of Rosalie M. Kixmiller ’60.
- By Don and Stacy Carrick.
- In honor of Thad Dean and Sarah Zimmerman Dean.
- In honor of Virginia R. McGinness Pagin.
- In memory of Mary Wray Kurtz 1930, Guilford, by Grateful Children.
- By Victor Morales, Class of 1982.
- In honor of Linda Nichols Place B.S. ’72 M.S. ’08.
- By Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gregg White Sr. and Family.
- In honor of Norbert & Marjorie Berning.
- In memory of Mary Wagner. In memory of Kurt Gentry.
- By Karen ’60, Ruth ’62, and Carol ’66 Crawford.
- In memory of Dr. Irene Mueller by Sam & Margaret McNaughton.
- In honor of Bill & Dorothy Baldwin – Gene & Wanda Yagel.
- In honor of Frank (’50) and Willa Merenghi.
- In honor of George Nathan (’54), a treasured family friend.
- By Adam & Valerie (Lemke) Hunt.
- In memory of Augusta Haberyan.

Northwest Missouri State University

Commemorative Trees

2008/Ice Storm Response