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In memory of
Michael Dennis McGuffin
1951 - February 17, 2025
1951 - Feb 17, 2025
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Ahpa Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers or California Native Plant Society. -
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Ahpa Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers or California Native Plant Society.
$5,800.00
Raised by 26 people
Obituary
Michael passed away on February 17, 2025 at his home in Venice, CA. His obituary is in the process of being written by his partner Staci and his family.
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Community Involvement
Participated in
Board member of
United Plant Savers
Board member of
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
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What were Michael's favorite local spots?
Michael was local where every he went. He made friends where every he traveled & the…
Michael was local where every he went. He made friends where every he traveled & they usually …
Michael was local where every he went. He made friends where every he traveled & they usually bonded over plants and th…
What were Michael's favorite drinks?
Well aged red wine.
Well aged red wine.
Well aged red wine.
Timeline
Born
1951
Louisville, KY
Moved
1974
Venice, California
Opened Venice Fruit Tramps
1974
Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA
Survived by
Staci Eisner
Partner
Karen Peterman
Sister
Tony McGuffin
Brother
Patrick McGuffin
Brother
Abby Bardi
Sister-in-law
Diane McGuffin
Sister-in-law
Don Peterman
Brother-in-law
Lilly Grubbs
Aunt
Andrew Bardi
Nephew
Ariel Sophia Bardi
Niece
Oshra Peterman
Niece
Yoella Peterman Rosenzweig
Niece
Katie McGuffin
Niece
Colin McGuffin
Nephew
Kathy Tonnesson
Cousin
Mary Jean Young
Cousin
Predeceased by
Rocco McGuffin
Father
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Other key details
Cause of death
Bladder cancer
Method of disposition
Natural organic reduction
Funeral services provided by
Earth Funeral
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Ahpa Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers or California Native Plant Society.
$5,800.00
Raised by 26 people
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