Edward Durell Stone Jr.

Edward Stone Obituary

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EDWARD DURELL STONE, Jr. Edward Durell Stone, Jr., died peacefully in Vero Beach, FL on Friday, July 10, 2009. Ed was born in Norwalk, CT on August 30, 1932 to Orlean Vandiver and Architect Edward Durell Stone. He attended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Yale University and his Master of Landscape Architecture from Harvard University. He also served as a Fighter Pilot, Captain, in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Ed Stone began his career in Fort Lauderdale with Frederick B. Stresau, one of the pioneers of landscape architecture in the State of Florida. In 1960 he founded Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates (EDSA), Fort Lauderdale, FL, one of the preeminent planning and landscape architecture firms in the world. Ed was elected a Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects/ASLA in 1974 and awarded the Society's prestigious ASLA Medal in 1994, the "highest honor the American Society of Landscape Architects may bestow upon a landscape architect whose lifetime achievements and contributions to the profession have had a unique and lasting impact on the welfare of the public and the environment." Under his leadership, EDSA has received over 140 statewide, national and international awards. Ed was exceptionally proud of the EDSA Minority Scholarship which is awarded yearly by the ASLA. EDSA's most recent honor, the ASLA Landmark Award co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for PepsiCo's world headquarters in Purchase, NY was particularly gratifying. Designed over thirty years ago, PepsiCo's corporate campus was recognized for its excellence and inspiration to its people and their purpose. Among EDSA's other projects are Atlantis in the Bahamas, PGA National Resort Community in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, Fort Lauderdale's Beach Revitalization and Riverwalk, Daufuskie Island in South Carolina and Nova Southeast University in south Florida, and John's Island in Vero Beach FL. Ed was appointed to the Presidential Commission of Fine Arts by Richard M. Nixon in 1971, reappointed by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976 and again in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter. He was a member of the Urban Land Institute and was honored to serve numerous other professional and civic organizations. Ed is survived by his wife, Helen "Lollie" Ecclestone Stone; his son, Edward "Ned" Durell Stone, ; his daughter, Patricia (Chapin Koch) Stone; his son, Mathew Whelpley; three grandchildren, Sarah, Lily and Peter Koch; his brothers, Robert V. (Betsy Bowman) Stone of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Benjamin Hicks (Emily) Stone of Roxbury, CT, and sisters, Francesca Stone and Fiona Stone, as well as his nephew, Michael Amyette-Bowman Stone of New York, NY; two step-daughters, Margaret (John) Shaffer, and Sheila (Nathaniel) Crosby and two step-granddaughters, Turner and Courtney Reynolds. Services will be held at Trinity Church, 2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach, FL (772) 567-1146, on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ed's name to the following organizations Trinity Church, 2365 Pine Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960; Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice, 1110 35 Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or ASLA EDSA Minority Scholarship Award, 636 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3736 Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach (772) 562-2325. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jul. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Stone

11 Entries

Jackie Camejo

August 5, 2009

My first introduction to Ed Stone was through Daniel "Dan" Camejo at the 2400 E. Oakland Pk. Blvd. office in the late 60's. He and Daniel planned and worked together on making Complejo Turistico El Morro.
Whenever we came to the States the first stop was to visit Ed. I only knew him in a non professional way. He was sweet and dear, with a wonderful heart and a lot of Patience. My condolences to all the family and an abrazo to Doug Coolman who was also there..long years ago, long time ago ..long times ago. His heart and shoulders must be heavy too.

Tina Van De Graaf

July 15, 2009

Out of the countless people that pass through our lives, very few make a meaningful impact. Ed was one of those people in my life. He was always patient, considerate and encouraging during discussions when our paths crossed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this trying time.

John Hill

July 15, 2009

Ed is, and will always be the greatest at very many aspects of a good life...for me: inspiring mentor, ring-master for binges of fun and laughter, inspiration for better efforts. Still inspiring: live well and truly, laugh often and heartily, love freely!

Judge John Miller

July 15, 2009

Ed Stone was an inspiration to all young people interested in landscape architechture. His Ft. Lauderdale office was like a family.

R. Rogger

July 14, 2009

Ed Stone was a gentleman and a mentor in every sense of the word. I had the honor to work with him for many years and feel like I am a better person for having known him. He will be missed.

Scott Foster

July 14, 2009

It's hard to find the right words. Ed Stone was family. His family was family. The last time I saw him was at Mothers funeral many years ago...we shed many tears...Mother worked for Ed for many years...as did I on and off...I "baby sat Ned and Trish"...put up his storm shutters...raced to airports hither and yon as he was always late...washed his cars...helped manage his office on Oakland Park Blvd (Mother was always the boss..lol)...He was one of my heroes...

July 14, 2009

Ed Stone was a remarkable man in so many ways...talented, caring and a good friend to all. His passing will touch many. I am honored to have known him for more than 30 years. Our most sincere sympathy to his wife Lollie and his entire family, and to the fine staff of EDSA.
Patty Doyle, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ted Baker, FASLA

July 14, 2009

Few pass through this life with a broad, kind and encompassing heart; a talent for creating beauty; a passion for nurturing and celebrating nature; the capacity to lead by example through an extraordinary commitment to excellence; possessing a grounded sense of self; and with a constant desire to help, guide, lead, mentor, and inspire others. For the forty years that I knew Ed, these were among the extraordinary qualities that defined his life.

Bill Poulson

July 14, 2009

I'll miss my friend with whom I played tennis over the years at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Ed was an exceptional human being who will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Mark Connelley

July 14, 2009

An Irish Funeral Prayer

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

T. Jackson

July 14, 2009

May the God of all comfort be with the family in your time of sorrow. Our Heavenly Father assures us that He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:4) I offer my sincere condolences to you all.

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