Gay McDonnell Bumgarner, landscape designer, naturalist, internationally acclaimed photographer and conservation advocate died August 28 in Columbia Missouri in the company of friends and family.
Gay is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of Independence, Missouri and Tom Feldhahn of Westport, Connecticut, her children Stephen, Patrick, and Sharon McDonnell, and step-children Jim Bumgarner Jr., Sally Townsand, and Cathy Shryock. She has 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous very good friends who shared her love for political activism, wry humor, artistic pursuits, and lifelong learning.
Rather than a memorial service, honoring Gay's wishes, there will be an open house celebrating the lives of Gay McDonnell Bumgarner and James Bumgarner. The couple lived amidst natural beauty, which nourished the artistry reflected in Jim's fine woodworking, Gay's photography and her beautiful gardens. As a way of expressing appreciation to the community for a lifetime of kindness and support to them, please come to see their work, and share in an evening of story telling on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 1315 Rustic Road, Columbia, Missouri. Potluck dinner will be at 6:00 pm and bring a favorite dish. For Further information contact Libby Gill, [email protected]
Ila Irwin, [email protected], Jo Manhart [email protected]
For those who cannot attend in person we invite you to share your stories of Gay with her family. Visit the website of her stock agents where there is a diverse collection of her work available by typing her name in their search features: www.alamy.com or http://www.gettyimages.com/Home.aspx
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts go to the McDonnell-Bumgarner Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 for students at Columbia College. Gifts may be directed to Columbia College, Office of Development and Alumni Services, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Mo., 65216.
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I would say that in building Gay Bumgarner a mansion in heaven that God has his work cut out for him. Gay built her own heaven on earth. Her home in Columbia was like visiting heaven. She surrounded her house with windows so she could shoot her bird pictures from the inside of her comfy home. It was so incredible to visit her, looking over her beautiful garden, lake and awesome landscape.
I was am so very honored to call Gay Bumgarner my friend. She had a heart of gold, her and James. Once they even loaned me their pickup for like a month because my vehicle was broke down. She had a heart for single mothers and was always there encouraging me. I had the honor of selling some of her work for a beautiful board room exhibit. She faithfully followed through with the sale coming to the opening and speaking about her photos. I'll forever be grateful to her for trusting me with her beautiful photos.
Gay was a kind of "Snow White" character. I don't how she got the picture of wildlife like she did, I think they just flocked to her. She shot every kind of animal from elephants to butterflys. She even liked possums. Check out her photos on the links above.
She was a beautiful lady on the inside and out. Working at Columbia Photo, when Gay walked in door, it was going to be a good day. What a naturally beautiful woman she was. Always wearing her lipstick, hair in place, but usually in her jeans with a smile that would make your day.
I know I'll see her again, God probably needed her to help him with the landscaping in heaven.
Gay is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of Independence, Missouri and Tom Feldhahn of Westport, Connecticut, her children Stephen, Patrick, and Sharon McDonnell, and step-children Jim Bumgarner Jr., Sally Townsand, and Cathy Shryock. She has 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous very good friends who shared her love for political activism, wry humor, artistic pursuits, and lifelong learning.
Rather than a memorial service, honoring Gay's wishes, there will be an open house celebrating the lives of Gay McDonnell Bumgarner and James Bumgarner. The couple lived amidst natural beauty, which nourished the artistry reflected in Jim's fine woodworking, Gay's photography and her beautiful gardens. As a way of expressing appreciation to the community for a lifetime of kindness and support to them, please come to see their work, and share in an evening of story telling on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 1315 Rustic Road, Columbia, Missouri. Potluck dinner will be at 6:00 pm and bring a favorite dish. For Further information contact Libby Gill, [email protected]
Ila Irwin, [email protected], Jo Manhart [email protected]
For those who cannot attend in person we invite you to share your stories of Gay with her family. Visit the website of her stock agents where there is a diverse collection of her work available by typing her name in their search features: www.alamy.com or http://www.gettyimages.com/Home.aspx
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts go to the McDonnell-Bumgarner Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 for students at Columbia College. Gifts may be directed to Columbia College, Office of Development and Alumni Services, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Mo., 65216.
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I would say that in building Gay Bumgarner a mansion in heaven that God has his work cut out for him. Gay built her own heaven on earth. Her home in Columbia was like visiting heaven. She surrounded her house with windows so she could shoot her bird pictures from the inside of her comfy home. It was so incredible to visit her, looking over her beautiful garden, lake and awesome landscape.
I was am so very honored to call Gay Bumgarner my friend. She had a heart of gold, her and James. Once they even loaned me their pickup for like a month because my vehicle was broke down. She had a heart for single mothers and was always there encouraging me. I had the honor of selling some of her work for a beautiful board room exhibit. She faithfully followed through with the sale coming to the opening and speaking about her photos. I'll forever be grateful to her for trusting me with her beautiful photos.
Gay was a kind of "Snow White" character. I don't how she got the picture of wildlife like she did, I think they just flocked to her. She shot every kind of animal from elephants to butterflys. She even liked possums. Check out her photos on the links above.
She was a beautiful lady on the inside and out. Working at Columbia Photo, when Gay walked in door, it was going to be a good day. What a naturally beautiful woman she was. Always wearing her lipstick, hair in place, but usually in her jeans with a smile that would make your day.
I know I'll see her again, God probably needed her to help him with the landscaping in heaven.
Gay McDonnell Bumgarner, landscape designer, naturalist, internationally acclaimed photographer and conservation advocate died August 28 in Columbia Missouri in the company of friends and family.
Gay is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of Independence, Missouri and Tom Feldhahn of Westport, Connecticut, her children Stephen, Patrick, and Sharon McDonnell, and step-children Jim Bumgarner Jr., Sally Townsand, and Cathy Shryock. She has 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous very good friends who shared her love for political activism, wry humor, artistic pursuits, and lifelong learning.
Rather than a memorial service, honoring Gay's wishes, there will be an open house celebrating the lives of Gay McDonnell Bumgarner and James Bumgarner. The couple lived amidst natural beauty, which nourished the artistry reflected in Jim's fine woodworking, Gay's photography and her beautiful gardens. As a way of expressing appreciation to the community for a lifetime of kindness and support to them, please come to see their work, and share in an evening of story telling on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 1315 Rustic Road, Columbia, Missouri. Potluck dinner will be at 6:00 pm and bring a favorite dish. For Further information contact Libby Gill, [email protected]
Ila Irwin, [email protected], Jo Manhart [email protected]
For those who cannot attend in person we invite you to share your stories of Gay with her family. Visit the website of her stock agents where there is a diverse collection of her work available by typing her name in their search features: www.alamy.com or http://www.gettyimages.com/Home.aspx
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts go to the McDonnell-Bumgarner Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 for students at Columbia College. Gifts may be directed to Columbia College, Office of Development and Alumni Services, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Mo., 65216.
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I would say that in building Gay Bumgarner a mansion in heaven that God has his work cut out for him. Gay built her own heaven on earth. Her home in Columbia was like visiting heaven. She surrounded her house with windows so she could shoot her bird pictures from the inside of her comfy home. It was so incredible to visit her, looking over her beautiful garden, lake and awesome landscape.
I was am so very honored to call Gay Bumgarner my friend. She had a heart of gold, her and James. Once they even loaned me their pickup for like a month because my vehicle was broke down. She had a heart for single mothers and was always there encouraging me. I had the honor of selling some of her work for a beautiful board room exhibit. She faithfully followed through with the sale coming to the opening and speaking about her photos. I'll forever be grateful to her for trusting me with her beautiful photos.
Gay was a kind of "Snow White" character. I don't how she got the picture of wildlife like she did, I think they just flocked to her. She shot every kind of animal from elephants to butterflys. She even liked possums. Check out her photos on the links above.
She was a beautiful lady on the inside and out. Working at Columbia Photo, when Gay walked in door, it was going to be a good day. What a naturally beautiful woman she was. Always wearing her lipstick, hair in place, but usually in her jeans with a smile that would make your day.
I know I'll see her again, God probably needed her to help him with the landscaping in heaven.
Gay is survived by her sister Lois Dillon of Independence, Missouri and Tom Feldhahn of Westport, Connecticut, her children Stephen, Patrick, and Sharon McDonnell, and step-children Jim Bumgarner Jr., Sally Townsand, and Cathy Shryock. She has 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous very good friends who shared her love for political activism, wry humor, artistic pursuits, and lifelong learning.
Rather than a memorial service, honoring Gay's wishes, there will be an open house celebrating the lives of Gay McDonnell Bumgarner and James Bumgarner. The couple lived amidst natural beauty, which nourished the artistry reflected in Jim's fine woodworking, Gay's photography and her beautiful gardens. As a way of expressing appreciation to the community for a lifetime of kindness and support to them, please come to see their work, and share in an evening of story telling on Sunday, September 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 1315 Rustic Road, Columbia, Missouri. Potluck dinner will be at 6:00 pm and bring a favorite dish. For Further information contact Libby Gill, [email protected]
Ila Irwin, [email protected], Jo Manhart [email protected]
For those who cannot attend in person we invite you to share your stories of Gay with her family. Visit the website of her stock agents where there is a diverse collection of her work available by typing her name in their search features: www.alamy.com or http://www.gettyimages.com/Home.aspx
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts go to the McDonnell-Bumgarner Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 for students at Columbia College. Gifts may be directed to Columbia College, Office of Development and Alumni Services, 1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, Mo., 65216.
++++++++++++++++++++++
ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I would say that in building Gay Bumgarner a mansion in heaven that God has his work cut out for him. Gay built her own heaven on earth. Her home in Columbia was like visiting heaven. She surrounded her house with windows so she could shoot her bird pictures from the inside of her comfy home. It was so incredible to visit her, looking over her beautiful garden, lake and awesome landscape.
I was am so very honored to call Gay Bumgarner my friend. She had a heart of gold, her and James. Once they even loaned me their pickup for like a month because my vehicle was broke down. She had a heart for single mothers and was always there encouraging me. I had the honor of selling some of her work for a beautiful board room exhibit. She faithfully followed through with the sale coming to the opening and speaking about her photos. I'll forever be grateful to her for trusting me with her beautiful photos.
Gay was a kind of "Snow White" character. I don't how she got the picture of wildlife like she did, I think they just flocked to her. She shot every kind of animal from elephants to butterflys. She even liked possums. Check out her photos on the links above.
She was a beautiful lady on the inside and out. Working at Columbia Photo, when Gay walked in door, it was going to be a good day. What a naturally beautiful woman she was. Always wearing her lipstick, hair in place, but usually in her jeans with a smile that would make your day.
I know I'll see her again, God probably needed her to help him with the landscaping in heaven.
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