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Violet Persson Obituary

PERSSON, Violet

Violet Eleanor Persson passed away peacefully at her home in Arcadia, CA on June 9, 2015. She was 90 years old. Vi grew up in Whittier, CA and graduated from MAD high school in Monrovia in 1942. She married Walter Persson in 1945. They built their home in Arcadia soon after and enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Walt and Vi were the owner/operators of Persson's Nursery, Inc. in Pasadena for more than 30 years. Vi is survived by her brother Harry, daughters Linda and Wendy, son-in-law Dana, granddaughters Jessica and Katie, and many nephews and nieces. She will be greatly missed, but will be forever in our hearts.

Published by Pasadena Star-News from Jul. 4 to Jul. 7, 2015.
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I was very saddened to read about the passing of Violet. Walter and Violet were a fixture in the nursery business and a trip to their nursery was a mix of stepping back in time and a bit of Heaven. If you were trying to find a special plant chances were Persson's would have it. They were always more than happy to answer questions and were a warehouse of knowledge. They were such a lovely couple, blessed with wonderful daughters. I missed the nursery and now I will miss them.

Robin Townsend

July 13, 2015

Really miss the Persson's and the nursery, great family. Purchased many plants there most I still have, and my favorite thing was a cat I named Jeeter he looked like a panther an behaved like a baby. Had him for 14 years. He was born in a pickup at Persson's many years ago. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

July 5, 2015

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