James F. Gaunt

Dear Gaunt Boys,
It has been many years since I have seen any of the wonderful Gaunt Family...you have my deepest sympathies.
Your Dad taught me so much when I was on the Board of Directors with him for MFA. He was the epitome of grace, honesty and quiet strength.
I have many fond memories of your Mom and Dad and all of you.
I did not know you lost your Mom until yesterday. Otherwise, I would have certainly acknowledged her passing as well.
They are once again holding hands,...

"Mr. Gaunt", as I first knew him,soon became Jim. He was so gracious and unassuming, as he served his fellows in the floral industry. I will always remember his generosity many years ago when at an MFA Spring conference. The bulk of flower shipments intended for the conference had gone astray, leaving so many of us with little to prepare our programs. Southview came to the rescue, sharing from their inventory. It would have been a very spare conference without that act of generosity. ...

Dear Gaunt Family,
Your mother & father were very kind to me. Working with your father and his sons is a dear memory.
Both your parents were good people,it is the worlds lost that they have moved on to heaven.

We send our love and sympathy to all of you. What a legacy you have!!! We had so much fun with your parents on our many WFFSA adventures.We always sided with your Mom on the MSU-Mich discussions. I think she has talked God into "Go Green". We love you all! Katie & Red

My condolences. Such a special man.