Hospice of the Gorge Memory Garden opens in October

Submitted photo
Salvador Villa and Jorge Santana apply stucco
to the exterior wall.

News staff writer
September 2, 2006

The Memory Garden at Hospice of the Gorge is expected to be finished and open to the public in October.

Currently, the walls are in and stucco and color applied; the arbors are built; and much of the flooring is installed.

“After two years, and thanks to the hard work and generosity of the community, the garden is becoming a reality,” said executive director Deborah Whiting Jaques. “It’s been fascinating to watch the progress.”

The Memory Garden was designed by local landscape architect Marion McNew of Mount Hood Gardens; hardscape has been supplied by Gjino’s Masonry. Sponsorship opportunities still exist, including fountains, benches, vases, tiles and a pergola.

More information about the Memory Garden or its features available for sponsorship is available from Hospice of the Gorge at 387-6449 or toll-free, (866) 680-6449. Donations for the Memory Garden (donors should designate such) may be sent to Hospice of the Gorge, P.O. Box 36, Hood River, OR 97031.

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Hospice of the Gorge provides comprehensive care to those who face life-limiting illness. Hospice of the Gorge is a nonprofit organization that provides ethical, professional and compassionate care while respecting personal, cultural and spiritual values. From offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Hospice of the Gorge serves seven counties: Skamania and Klickitat in Washington, and Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Morrow in Oregon. Please visit the Web site for more information: www.hospiceofthegorge.org.