Stanley Mehr Dies
Mehr was a longtime McLean resident and co-founder of Mehr Brothers Flowers.
Stanley Mehr, long-time resident of McLean and co-founder of Mehr Brothers Flowers, passed away at his home Monday, Jan. 14, following a brief illness. Mehr was 94. At the time of his death he was surrounded by those to whom he been closest in recent years, including his daughter Julia, and two dear friends who were also employees—Zoe Sollenberger, who had worked at Mehr Brothers for 38 years, and Tshering Tamang, who had been an employee for 25. Mehr and his brother Seymour began farming flowers on a plot of land off Old Dominion Road in 1951, operating under the name Mehr Brothers Flowers. In those early years, Mehr was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he had a distinguished career until his retirement more than 35 …
Randall Murphy
3:27 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
A great mind lost.........Mr Mehr was a customer of ours for over 30 years. Always enjoyed in engaging in lively conversation with this dear man. My Dad and I had a enormous repsect for Mr Stan. Wonderful family! My heart goes out to Julie, Zoe, and Tshering. I will never forget the advice and good memories from visiting this great little garden in the suburbs! Randall Murphy M & M Foliage Inc more ›