Marybel Balendonck--another U.S. bonsai OG passes

[rockm]

Her name is on a few of the trees in the John Naka (North American) pavilion, which she was instrumental in getting built. If you don't know her name you should.

In Memoriam: Marybel Balendonck — National Bonsai Foundation

The National Bonsai Foundation and greater bonsai community celebrates the life of brilliant bonsai artist Marybel Balendonck, who passed away at age 97 in California in February 2023. Balendonck was born and raised in Texas, working an assortment of odd jobs (even obtaining a pilot’s lic

www.bonsai-nbf.org

 

[Colorado]

RIP. Her Chinese elm forest is amazing.

 

[yashu]

Her name is on a few of the trees in the John Naka (North American) pavilion, which she was instrumental in getting built. If you don't know her name you should.

In Memoriam: Marybel Balendonck — National Bonsai Foundation

The National Bonsai Foundation and greater bonsai community celebrates the life of brilliant bonsai artist Marybel Balendonck, who passed away at age 97 in California in February 2023. Balendonck was born and raised in Texas, working an assortment of odd jobs (even obtaining a pilot’s lic

www.bonsai-nbf.org

Thanks for that. I did not know who she was but now I do. I guess the timing is somewhat unfortunate but it’s always interesting to learn about the pioneers of bonsai in our country.