Re: The passing of Josie Wiener
We will miss the lovable but feisty lady. I always enjoyed talking to her at
various shell events.
The last time that I saw her was at the 2013 Melbourne Show.
She was looking to buy one of my books. I would not accept payment but made
sure that she went home with one.
Rest in peace Josie, we will miss you.
Dennis Sargent
From: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne
Joffe
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:51 PM
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Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] Passing of Josy Weiner
Thank you Carol, for letting us know. Josie was a dear friend to so many of
us and for so long. I am glad I got to spend some time with her this winter.
The shell world has sustained another true loss.
I am sure we all have wonderful stories to tell about Josie and all her
antics either at COA or Jamboree. She loved being in the fashion shows, and
was always , as you state, the best raffle ticket seller. ever.
I , for one, will truly miss her.
Anne Joffe
In a message dated 4/21/2013 10:07:36 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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The Conchologists of America and the Shell Clubs have lost an indefatigable
raffle ticket seller and one of its most colorful members. Josy Weiner and
her husband Ben, were always known for their colorful and matching shell
outfits, and Josy was known as "Shake em UP!!" Josy. Josy and Ben were
recipients of the first Neptunea Award given by the Conchologists of
America. At the most recent COA in Melbourne, Florida, Josie donated all the
seashell patterned toilet paper for the bathrooms. She wasn't going to tell
anyone, but I managed to weasel it out of one of the maids. If I hadn't, the
identity of the benefactor wouldn't have been known. Most people thought it
was the hotel.
Josy passed on Thursday evening after a fall, resulting in a hip
replacement. Ben passed in, I believe, 2005. I do not have any
arrangements or addresses at this time.
Carole Marshall
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