Dr. Norman Franklin Childers

Like so many others I am grateful for the research and writing he did related to diet and arthritis as it personally saved me.

I met Doc Childers as an undergraduate at Rutgers in 1955. He was the ultimate "student's" professor. He always had an encouraging word and did what ever he could to push you to reach a higher level of interest in horticulture. In 1959 I applied to Cornell University as a graduate student. Doc sort of kidded me about not being able to get into the Cornell graduate school and then proceeded to be my biggest supporter in helping me attend there. Later I renewed my friendship with him...

To the Childers family:
I would like to give my condolences and to say WOW to live 100 years I would have liked to have known him. Just thinking the knowlege that he had and how he dealt with the changes of the world that was going on at the moment when it happen. I would like to share something that has help me in my life, and that it has also giving me hope for a better future. In the Scriptures it saids that in the future God will swallow up death and he will wipe all the tears from...

I was so very proud of all you have accomplished Uncle Norman. You will be deeply missed. You were one of a kind and living a full 100 years is a accomplishment in itself.

Love your Great Niece Carrie Hall VanAntwerp

We are sorry for your loss-he was a good man
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Bihn

I remember sitting with Dr. Childers to proof read his book on the nightshades. I learned a lot in that short period of time.

My deepest sympathy to his family, but know how many people he touched in such a positive way.

I remember Dr. Childers from my days at the Somerset Messenger Gazette. His book on nighshades was our common ground. My sympathies to his family.

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. Childers. He leaves behind a great legacy, and sets such an example of a life well lived.
Cathy & Nate Johnson, and Ryan Peterson
Pierson, Florida