Donors & Dedications

Thank you to all the donors who made Sausalito Beautiful’s vision of a tree-lined MLK Park a reality!  Due to your generosity, we were able to plant over 150 trees and shrubs. These plantings complement the grass fields, walking paths and outdoor athletic equipment, thereby keeping our environment clean and healthy, while benefiting the mental and physical health of park visitors.

To many donors and their families, the trees in MLK park serve as living memorials or reminders of loved ones. Below you will find a table listing the donors, any individually dedicated trees, and the specific people, families, or organizations to whom they are dedicated. A map of numbered can help locate the dedicated trees for on-site visitors.

Special thanks goes to Terry Causey and family who care deeply about the natural beauty, history, and culture of our community.

A commemorative tree in the park has been dedicated to Shelby van Meter, who founded Sausalito Beautiful in 2015. To this day, her vision of a more beautiful landscape drives our organization toward excellence. The Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) dedicated to her is a strong, long-lived tree shading the donor plaque near the entrance to the park.

Donors in our highest tier have funded and dedicated several trees.

DonorTree LocationsDedications
Terry Causey80M, 81M, 82G, 83M
Carolyn Revelle8U, 9U, 10UIn loving memory of my son, Randall Revelle Hufbauer, 1965-1990.
Judy Thomas12U, 13U, 14U, 15UIn loving memory of Sally Stanford. She began life without wealth or education, overcoming many obstacles, eventually owning one of Sausalito’s premier restaurants and serving Sausalito as one of its more famous mayors. Donated on behalf of her great great great nieces, Stella and Palmer.
Sausalito Village88U, 89U, 90USausalito Village’s donation in 2019 to Sausalito Beautiful is meant to commemorate the first ten years of Sausalito Village as an organization and in memory of our members who passed away during those years. We have been, and will continue to make annual donations in memory of the members we have lost during the previous year. We are grateful to Sausalito Beautiful for providing a visual and impactful way of celebrating their lives, it is a touching and long lasting memorial. Sausalito Village is a non profit membership organization open to seniors in Sausalito and the Floating Homes providing volunteer services that help our members remain connected to the community. Learn more at www.SausalitoVillage.org

Park Map with Numbered Trees

Note that the trees are numbered on the map from 1 to 100, and have a single letter afterwards denoting the Latin-named species:

  • O = Olea europea, Olive
  • G = Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo
  • F = Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigata’, fastigate Ginkgo
  • Q = Quercus subar, Cork Oak
  • P = Platanus racemosa, California Sycamore
  • M = Melaleuca quinquenerva, Paper bark Tea Tree
  • U = Ulmus parvafolia, Chinese Elm
  • S = Salix babylonica, Willow

Donors in this tier have dedicated a single tree.

DonorTree LocationDedication
Anonymous86UDedicated to the memory of Herb Weiner
Lynn & Bryan Barker85S
D. Barnes & E. Rosenstein11U
David & Michele BenjaminA tree is a precious teacher.
Chantal Buard
The Ciolino Family40Q“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” – Nelson Henderson
David Gockley
Susan J. Harriman
Douglas R. Howell6M
Jann Johnson55Q
Mickie & Doug Lloyd
The Mindel Family
Rayner & Gerald Needleman63G
Flora Maggiora RogersFlora Maggiora Rogers (1931-2022) lived in Sausalito for 90 years on Spring and Pearl streets, in three houses, all a stones throw away from each other. She was well loved and cherished by her family, and her friends, including her community of neighbors. Flora was a “pistol” and kept us all on our toes. We miss her a lot.
Sausalito Beautiful18U
Sausalito Woman’s Club
Michelle Underwood
Shelby & Peter Van Meter
Dana Whitson

We owe a big thanks to all our other donors!

DonorDedication
Georgie Funk
Natasha Kimmell & Family
Kathleen Maher
Sarah & David Marlatt
Clem & Charlie Merrill
Ken & Jeanie SchwarzIn loving memory of Chuck and Pert Schwarz, who lived life to the fullest, and brought joy and laughter to so many.
Laurel & Jerry SpolterIn Honor of Ukrainian Courage
Roger & Marian Taylor