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Washington State

It is with a heavy heart that we pass on that one of the great Ladies of pumpkin growing has passed on. Geneva Emmons, you were a caring, wonderful supporter of all who wanted to learn this crazy hobby. We love you and will miss you so much! Joel and Mari Lou Holland

4/27/2022 6:10:29 PM

President - GPC

Very sad to hear of this, she was a pioneer in pumpkin growing. May she rest in peace.

4/27/2022 6:22:18 PM

Grittyville, WA

My dad took me out to her patch when I was about ten years old. Twenty years later I went back, I got some good seeds from her, and I was hooked! What an awesome grower.

Pics of her world record:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=75&gid=14

4/27/2022 7:17:12 PM

Sharon, MA

So sad to hear. She was a long time grower who I knew and will miss.

4/27/2022 8:30:07 PM

Parker, Co

So sorry to hear of Geneva's passing. She was a great pumpkin grower. One year she won every weigh off she entered. Not bad, considering she was up against Holland and Mombert! But more than that, she was a kind, considerate and compassionate woman. She was also an avid sports fan. We used to talk about how the Trailblazers and the Warriors were doing. Our condolences to her family.Pete and Cindi

4/27/2022 8:42:56 PM

sad to hear this, my first seeds I grew were Geneva Emmons seeds I met her at Puyallup pumpkin meeting nice lady

4/27/2022 8:54:03 PM

Whidbey Island

A great lady. She drove all the way up to Whidbey one time to look at my modest patch and give me encouragement. My sympathy to her family.

4/27/2022 9:04:17 PM

Lakewood, WA

I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet Geneva. Another great grower is gone. Condolences to her friends and family. Rest in peace.

4/27/2022 10:54:48 PM

Johnston, R.I.

So sad to hear this.

4/28/2022 4:34:10 AM

Connecticut, USA

Very sad news. Geneva was a great grower and a very nice person. Rest in peace.

4/28/2022 6:14:35 AM

Colorado

RIP Geneva,my condolences to her family and friends. Great grower and a friend to the hobby.

4/28/2022 7:32:22 AM

Massillon, Ohio

Sorry to hear of the passing of such a fine person.

4/28/2022 9:50:30 AM

Seattle, WA

She was the first person I met in the Giant Pumpkin community. So sad to hear this....she was a wonderful person.

4/28/2022 11:48:40 AM

Nova Scotia

Deepest condolences from the Dill Farm. Great memories

4/28/2022 2:12:21 PM

Jericho Vermont

My condolences to the family.

4/28/2022 5:19:56 PM

Deer Park WA

Our condolences to Genevas family, she was a nice person and her and Don were awesome pumpkin growers.87

4/29/2022 9:52:38 AM

Syracuse, NY

I've used the 1262 and Geneva's talks to Joel on the Holland videos for my reference as to what the WR was at the time since 2001 and I will always be able to hear her voice whenever those memories cross my mind - May she rest in peace. eg

4/30/2022 4:04:25 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

RIP Geneva

4/30/2022 8:24:17 AM

Bethlehem CT

My condolences, I remember reading about her in Don Langevin's book. Don mentioned that he thought women were better growers and used her as an example.

4/30/2022 9:11:47 AM

Bottom of ohio

Thouhhts and prayers

5/4/2022 9:10:13 PM

Puyallup, WA

Geneva was always very kind to me. When I was getting started in 1999, she later offered me some seeds...."real seeds" as she called them. I was very discouraged with my failures. I called her and asked if I would ever be good enough to win a ribbon at the Puyallup Fair.
Twenty-three years have passed....and I'm still growing at 80.

5/14/2022 6:18:45 PM