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Heide Hermary
September 30, 1948 - March 18, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">It is with deep sorrow, we regret to inform you of the passing of our much loved Heide Hermary. She slipped away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2016, in Richmond, BC. She was a devoted wife and mother, and held a great love for every member of her family. She poured her profound interest and respect for nature into her teachings with Gaia College, and touched and inspired the hearts of many. <br /> <br />Heide was an award-winning educator with a passion for sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm through teaching, writing and community participation. She was the author of two books, Working with Nature: Shifting Paradigms and The Essence of Organic Gardening: Seeing and Doing Things Differently, which represent the culmination of ten years of learning, research and work to develop sustainable horticulture practices for everyone. <br /> <br />Her many accomplishments include; a Master&rsquo;s degree in Sustainable Agriculture, a Diploma in Horticulture (Landscape Design, Installation &amp; Maintenance), a Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and a SOUL Certified Organic Land Care Professional. <br /> <br />Heide was the co-founder of Gaia College, which delivers courses in various aspects of organic horticulture. She was also one of the co-founders of SOUL (the Society for Organic Urban Land Care), a non-profit organization that is helping communities to transition to organic practices. <br /> <br />Heide was truly a generous and playful spirit. She cherished her friendships, and she had such a wonderful, genuine laugh. <br /> <br />To celebrate her life, we would like to invite you to an informal reception at the Tea House Restaurant on Ferguson Point in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC on <br />Sunday, April 10, 2016. Open from 12 - 3pm <br /> <br />You are also welcome to a second reception at the Alderlea Farm at 3390 Glenora Rd, Duncan BC, V9L 6S1 on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Open from 1 - 4pm <br />In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SOUL. <br /> <br /> With love, <br /> <br />Michael Hermary, Sonja Callaghan, Michael Kim and Jason Kim <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></div>