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in memory
In Memory
Marion Beer, SDP member since 1993 and past member of the Treasure Coast Decorative Painters, passed away in February 2016. She resided in Stuart, Fla.
Willadean Davis, SDP member since 1995, passed away in October 2015. She was the first president and charter member of Las Vagas’ Silver State Tole and Decorative Painters. She was active in the Chapter until her last days. Willadean was an accomplished artist whose work was the epitome of decorative painting. Her friends and family miss her dearly. She resided in Las Vegas, Nev.
Ruth Hautman, SDP member since 1998, passed away in April 2015. She resided in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Arloa (Lo) Hazlett, SDP member since 1988, passed away in October 2015. She was a member of Silver State Tole and Decorative Painters. She resided in Las Vegas, Nev.
Ruth Hirt, SDP member since 1997, passed away in March 2016. The Cactus Wren Chapter has lost their red-headed painter friend. She resided in Phoenix, Ariz.
Gwendolyn Hopwood, SDP member since 1996, passed away in November 2014. Gwen was a member of the Brevard Brushstokes Chapter of Melbourne, Fla. She resided in Palm Bay, Fla.
Kathy Kelley, SDP member since 1999, passed away in February 2016. She was a member of the Tampa Florida Chapter, Florida Suncoast Decorative Artists and the Saint Petersburg Chapter of Heart of Pinellas Decorative Artists. Kathy taught decorative painting and was always willing to share her knowledge of the art form. She resided in Odessa, Fla.
Sandra Kinnamon, SDP member since 1995, passed away in March 2016. Gwen was a member of the Decorataive Artists of Southwestern Ohio and signature member of American Watercolor Society (AWS). She resided in Enon, Ohio.
Mary L. Montgomery, SDP member since 1992,
passed away in October 2015. She was a member of the Kentuckiana Decorative Artists. Mary served in various capacities on the board of KDA over the years. She resided in Louisville, Ky.
Carol M. Stewart, SDP member since 1978, passed away in January 2016. She will be missed. She resided in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Violet E. Vandermyn, SDP member since 1983, passed away in 2015. She will be missed. She resided in Springfield, Mass.
Kathleen Vuichard, SDP member since 1999, passed away in 2015. She was a member of the Gateway Decorative Artists of Greater St. Louis. Kay was a strong supporter of the Memory Box program. She resided in St. Louis, Mo.
Arlene Wells, SDP member since 1999, passed away in June 2015. She will be missed. She resided in Coarsegold, Calif.
Julie A. Polderdyke, SDP member since 1988, passed away peacefully in October 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She died with dignity and respect in her own way. Painting was what Julie loved the most. Her students will remember her as an inspirational teacher, leader, and artist.
She was a member of the Citrus Ridge Decorative Artists and Gulf to
Bay Decorative Painters Chapters in Florida.
Julie began teaching in 1970 when she opened her ceramic studio in California. Later she operated a tole
painting studio where she was the primary teacher.
In 1991, she moved to Ohio with her family and taught
classes in large chain stores, local chapters, and privately owned studios. After she relocated to Florida she began writing and published 19 articles in The Decorative Painter and other various painting magazines. She also designed and painted pieces for Artist’s Club and Hofcraft.
One of her students, Dianne Caldwell, wrote the following poem for Julie.
A POEM FOR JULIE
The last brush is cleaned,
and put back in its place. The last pattern is printed, no mistakes to erase.
The class has been called for her final good-bye. Her spirit is warming just an occasional sigh.
We love her; respect her; and will miss her so much. Our paintings and projects always needed her touch.
She now paints the sky with such talent and grace. She no longer limited and has found endless space.
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For now we’re apart, but it won’t be forever. Her spirit is with us in all we endeavor.
—Friends of Julie
Julie will be missed by her family and her friends. To us she was that special lady! Thank you all for the cards and the kind words and Facebook comments and to all of you who visited her.
Julie’s website, juliespalette.com will remain active until October 2016. All proceeds of the sale of her packets will be given to a decorative artists charity per her wishes.
—Her loving husband forever, Gene