Patricia Moorten

My condolences to the Moorten family. I had the luck and the pleasure of working for Pat and Chester, a.k.a. "Cactus Slim," when I first moved to Palm Springs in 1971. I got to know them both very well. I will always remember them fondly as two of the most unique individuals I have ever had the pleasure to know. Through them both I got to know each of the many desert plants in their Moorten Botanical Garden as well as the local flora throughout the valley.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dear Clark & Carolyn,
your mother's love, and life, will live on... a precious gift to all who will forever be touched by the living spirit of her work.

Mrs. Mooten was a true lady who loved the desert. Spending time talking with her in the garden was a delight! My sister, Julie, introduced her to me on one of my first desert visits. I will never forget that marvelous experience.
Linda See Mirosavich, Columbia, SC

We were married at the Botanical Gardens 2/23/85, it was the perfect setting.Many of our family came from the midwest and were so impressed with the grounds. Patricia helped us out so much with the preparations. I will never forget her and that special day. She was such an asset to the community. She will be missed.

Clark, as Block Cpt of Crestview Drive, I'd like to express my personal & the Mesa community's sorrow & regret for the loss of your mom @ 90 yrs old! She had a wonderful life & was a true pioneer of not only th Mesa but of Palm Springs & its many cultural landmarks which we enjoy today. Please accept our condolences & hope you celebrate her life with friends & family and remember all the joy & great memories she brought into this world....we look forward to seeing you more often at your...

Dear Clark & Carolyn

We love you and we loved your mother. She was a very unique and special friend.
We feel very blessed to have known her and appericate her many contributions to make Palm Springs a better place to live.
God bless you,

Virginia Pietila & Bob Moore

I remember preparing for my "final" wedding at the Garden, with assistance from Pat; she was a wonderful, bright woman. Clark and family, I am so sorry for your loss.