Memories of Michael Dennis McGuffin

In memory of

Michael Dennis McGuffin

Venice, CA

1951 - February 17, 2025

1951 - Feb 17, 2025

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直之 Oguri

2019, Venice Canals, Venice, CA, USA

Site Specific Dance Performance "Face of Time" by Jessica Chappe

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Staci Eisner

Steve Holmes

I am deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing. As a past AHPA Board member I truly enjoyed working with Michael and being fortunate enough to experience his friendship, knowledge and wisdom. He will truly be missed.

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Staci Eisner

Corinne Axelrod

So sad to hear of Michael's passing. I always enjoyed getting together with him when he came to DC, and he always said he wanted to visit us at our cottage in Maine. Sorry this won' t happen now. He was smart, funny, and kind, and was happy to bring people together, share views, and share good times. I am grateful for our many years of friendship and am sorry that he is no longer with us.

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Staci Eisner

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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Mike Feddersen

A gentle kind and generous soul will be missed

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Staci Eisner

Suzanne Thompson

Laurie Levites

Staci Eisner

Will Kleidon

Abby Bardi

Bill Chioffi

EDWARD FLETCHER

Alissa Effland

Suzanne Thompson

Laurie Levites

Barbara Hope

Staci Eisner

Will Kleidon

Abby Bardi

Bill Chioffi

EDWARD FLETCHER

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Staci Eisner

The Venice Fruit Tramps! Read all about this part of Michael's life here, in the last work he published: ... Read more The Venice Fruit Tramps! Read all about this part of Michael's life here, in the last work he published: https://venicebeachhead.org/2024/10/20/venice-fruit-tramps/... Read more The Venice Fruit Tramps! Read all about this part of... Read more

EDWARD FLETCHER

Epic historical story of the Venice Fruit Tramps. Thank you Michael for leaving us so much to dwell on.. Epic historical story of the Venice Fruit Tramps. Thank you Michael for leaving us so much to dwell on.. Epic historical story of the Venice Fruit Tramps. Thank... Read more

Suzanne Thompson

Barbara Hope

Abby Bardi

Nancy Eisner

Staci Eisner

Suzanne Thompson

2024, Michael

Barbara Hope

Abby Bardi

Staci Eisner

Will Kleidon

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Staci Eisner

The cacao ceremony we held in the garden the evening Michael passed. Led by Robin and attended by whomever... Read more The cacao ceremony we held in the garden the evening Michael passed. Led by Robin and attended by whomever was spontaneously available.... Read more The cacao ceremony we held in the garden the evening... Read more

Abby Bardi

2007, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland

Michael and Tony

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Staci Eisner

Gillian Hurt

Will Kleidon

Bill Chioffi

Abby Bardi

2007, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland

Michael and Staci — with Staci Eisner

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Barbara Hope

Staci Eisner

Nancy Eisner

Bill Chioffi

EDWARD FLETCHER

Abby Bardi

2011, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Michael and his mom

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Barbara Hope

Staci Eisner

Bill Chioffi

Michael Messinger

Abby Bardi

2015, Inn of the Seventh Ray, Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA, USA

Michael and his brother Tony

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Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

EDWARD FLETCHER

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Lynn Overman

Hey. Lookit you…
Great pic and happy energy Hey. Lookit you…
Great pic and happy energy Hey. Lookit you…
Great pic and happy energy

Abby Bardi

2007, Doolin, County Clare, Ireland

Michael and his siblings

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Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

Paul Coates

Michael was a dedicated colleague committed to making plant-based dietary supplements and therapeutics more widely available. He was also committed to enhancing the science behind their use. I directed the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements for many years and interacted with Michael from 1999-2018. He was always a wonderful person to work with. We collaborated on projects more than once. We may have disagreed about things once in a while, but never with rancor, always with friendship. I learned a lot from Michael and will always miss him.

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Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

Gillian Hurt

1971, Wallingford, Nether Providence Township, PA, USA

Michael and Tony used to have to walk past the side of my house on Kershaw Ave on the way to Nether Providence middle/high school. I would dash out the front door so I could join them. Tony remained a good friend (hi Tony) till this day, but Michael! What a kind soul. He used to call me blue. He said I always wore blue. Funny the things you remember. Rest in peace Michael and love to all who loved him.

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Abby Bardi

Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

Tony McGuffin

Forouz Ertl

Michael was amazing in so many ways. I miss him. He is in forever in my heart!

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Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

EDWARD FLETCHER

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EDWARD FLETCHER

Sweet, Forouz. Sweet, Forouz. Sweet, Forouz.

Bill Dumais

I offer my condolences and prayers to Michael's family as they grieve his passing. My first job after graduating from college was a government relations assistant position at a partner trade association. I would often collaborate with Michael and his team at AHPA to advance the priorities of an industry he devoted much of his professional life to supporting and fostering. It was a blessing then, as it is now, to have met him and learn from him and see with my own eyes his sharp wit and wealth of knowledge. I will forever be grateful to him and the community of industry professionals that I still call my friends and colleagues.

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen."

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Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

Terry Sidell

Shared a heart

Staci Eisner

Don Peterman

Remembering the man, the myth and the legend of Michael. Having known him for more than 50 years I can attest to his honesty, intensity and light. He found ways to make all he touched better and more complete. A messianic touch.

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Staci Eisner

Abby Bardi

Barbara Hope

Tony McGuffin

penny viner

I was often in touch with Michael , over many years, on herbal issues, and he attended and spoke at several HFMA events when he was in the UK. He was a lovely man - kind, generous and so knowledgeable - and is much missed. Penny Viner, President Health Food Manufacturers' Association UK.

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Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

Alexandra Mornell

Shared a heart

Staci Eisner

Karen Peterman

One of my favourite pictures... Michael with his scarecrow great nieces. Passing the love of gardening to another generation.

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Guillaume Blin

Staci Eisner

Ali Weber

Abby Bardi

Barbara Hope

Tony McGuffin

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Staci Eisner

He'd be happy to know I'm trying to carry on the tradition - We have a local 4- and 6-year-old pair of brothers... Read more He'd be happy to know I'm trying to carry on the tradition - We have a local 4- and 6-year-old pair of brothers who love to come... Read more He'd be happy to know I'm trying to carry on the tradition... Read more

Terry Sidell

💙 💙 💙

Liz Marx

🌷🌷🌷❣️🌷🌷🌷 🌷🌷🌷❣️🌷🌷🌷 🌷🌷🌷❣️🌷🌷🌷

Karen Peterman

1951, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

When did I first meet Michael? :) Don't think at 50 weeks old, I was that impressed with my 'Irish twin'. That came later.

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Guillaume Blin

Staci Eisner

Nancy Eisner

Barbara Hope

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Nancy Eisner

That is priceless….🫶🏻🫶🏻 That is priceless….🫶🏻🫶🏻 That is priceless….🫶🏻🫶🏻

Mindy Green

Michael, you will be missed. I'll remember you as kind, whip-smart, activist, deep thinker, busy but easy going, generous and a master gardener. We were on the UpS board together for several years, and shared an AHPA committee. Rest easy, dearest, you've earned it. 💖

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Guillaume Blin

Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

EDWARD FLETCHER

Mindy Green

Ohio, botanical sanctuary for United Plant Savers

Enjoying nature — with Michael and Mindy Green

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Guillaume Blin

Staci Eisner

Barbara Hope

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Staci Eisner

What are you guys eating??? What are you guys eating??? What are you guys eating???

Mindy Green

Yeah, what is that? Maybe some type of grass stem?? Michael was especially frisky-fun; a side of him I rarely... Read more Yeah, what is that? Maybe some type of grass stem?? Michael was especially frisky-fun; a side of him I rarely saw. It was wonderful,... Read more Yeah, what is that? Maybe some type of grass stem??... Read more