Prescott, Arizona
Liese, Gabrielle Gabrielle died peacefully at home on June 14, 2011. She was born on July 28, 1914 to Dr. and Mrs. William Dennison Morgan (Gabriella Sengastak) of Hartford, Connecticut. During her school years between 1929 and 1931 she spent three to four months each summer in Europe,...
Read MoreI recently published a book in which I have the dedication to Gabrielle. She was the inspiration for the need for this book and the motivator in my mind - gone from sight but never in spirit! Thanks Gabrielle-always thinking of you!
Sindi Schloss
June 13, 2019 | Scottsdale, AZ | Friend
I had the priviledge of working in the Museum store in Glendale for 1 1/2 years and remember that it was always "an occasion" when Gabrielle came into town. She was such a gracious lady! That she would share her incredible collection of history as told in beads rather than keeping it all to herself to admire privately, is a lasting tribute to her spirit. She will indeed be missed.
Sharon Moeller-Woodland`
June 28, 2011 | Glendale, AZ
I was fortunate to know both Gabrielle and Ted from their service on the Arizonans for Cultural Development Board of Directors in the '80s and '90s. When I went to meet them for the first time on BullWhacker Ranch in Prescott, I was pretty intimidated! Turned out that Ted had this outward cowboy gruffness over a marshmallow inside -- and Gabrielle had the gracious ranchwife exterior over a sophisticated, businesswoman inside! They were always so supportive of the arts being accessible to...
Sam Campana
June 27, 2011 | Scottsdale, AZ
Gabrielle was a leader and creative force in this world. She understood long before anyone else that beads told the history of mankind and collected them in order to help educate others. Her museum, first in Prescott and then in Glendale, was awe-inspiring. I will always treasure my time working at the Bead Museum and really miss it. Rest in peace Gabrielle, knowing you truly made a difference in this world.
Denise Tallman
June 23, 2011 | Arroyo Grande, CA
I was very fortunate to have this wonderful lady as my aunt and sometimes surrogate mother. Her passing makes me very sad and leaves a big void in my life. Her legacy and generosity will live on through her family and many associates.
Diane Novakov
June 23, 2011 | Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful and talented woman that brought beauty and education to the world one bead at a time.
I enjoyed and appreciate my work with The Bead Museum over the years.
Gabrielle is truly missed!
christy puetz
June 23, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ
It was a pleasure knowing Gabrielle. I loved seeing her at the Bead Museum in Glendale, especialy during the special events. I enjoyed volunteering at the Museum and I learned something new about Gabrielle's collection and passion for beads each time I was there. Her legacy will live on as we continue to enjoy her precious beads at the Mingei Museum.
Gayle Sutton
June 23, 2011 | Peoria, AZ
I want to go to the bead museum next time I'm in Arizona,I'm sorry for your loss Ted,I would have loved to have met her, La Velle
June 20, 2011
I am sorry to hear of her passing. She is and surely will be remembered, and her collection will remain a legacy for the future, as she wished it. To a life greatly lived and a great contribution made that we have all benefited from, as will future generations. Gabrielle understood the importance of a comprehensive collection of beads as an essential part of the story of human culture and her life became a testimony to this commitment. She has always made her collection a public celebration...
Kim Siebert
June 19, 2011 | Taipei