LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – At a recent meeting of the Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club Jerry Shaul Sr., who passed away this spring, was honored for his 40 years of dedicated service.

Shaul participated in all club projects and was an advocate for planting native species.

One of his favorite projects was the Lakeport Hartley Cemetery Memorial Gardens located next to the chapel that began in l985.

Trees, bulbs and shrubs are all in memory of garden club members. Members still maintain the garden.

There are two plaques inside the chapel that list the names of deceased garden club members. The latest name added was Shaul's.

The Clear Lake Trowel and Trellis Garden Club is a member of the MendoLake District of the California Garden Club Inc. Pacific Region and National Garden Clubs Inc.