Death of Dr Keith Lever of Aberconwy Nursery

[Maggi Young]

Tragic death of Dr Keith Lever

Members will be aware of the marvelous Aberconwy Nursery, run by the Lever Family in Wales. It is with great sadness that we report the peaceful death, after an illness, of Dr Keith Lever of Aberconwy. One of the alpine world's real stars, to family and friends alike, Keith's expertise as a nurseryman was legendary and he will be much missed in that capacity as well as for his many other talents. Rachel Lever and their son, Tim of the nursery are as well-known and respected as Keith and we send them and all the family our sincere condolences at this very sad time.


Tim and Keith Lever  busy selling from their  stall at Cabinteely   2016- photo from elsewhere in the forum by Paddy Tobin.

[Yann]

This is very sad news.

[annew]

Very sad to hear this, he will be missed.

[Palustris]

We were talking to Tim at Solihull and he said that the tumour had returned, but that Keith felt that more treatment was not worth it. Such a sad thing, though at least he did not have to suffer a long drawn out painful illness. The world of alpines has lost a truly great man.

[Michael J Campbell]

Very sad. 

[Maggi Young]

Tributes and messages  from the post on the SRGC Facebook page........


Scottish Rock Garden Club We have lost a very special friend a superb nurseryman.

Margaret Young- Terribly sad that Keith has passed away - all condolences to Rachel, Tim and the lovely family.

Cliff Booker- On behalf of all the members of the East Lancashire AGS Group, but especially Sue, I and our family, may we say how shocked and saddened we are to hear of Keith's sad passing. The Lever family have always been very special and well-loved friends of ours and our Group (which came into being with the tremendous help and guidance of Keith's late and wonderful father, Jim) and we send our deepest condolences to Rachel, Owen and Tim and family at this incredibly sad time.

Sue Simpson- Oh no that is so sad. What a lovely family.

Janine Thompson- Sincere condolences to the family, he was an amazing nurseryman, always friendly and happy to share his knowledge.

Panayoti Kelaidis- Sad news indeed: I remember meeting him a long time ago (1991?) and have been dazzled by the nursery since then: deepest sympathies from across the ocean.

Kevin Pratt -
 That is so sad, we have lost a great plant genius and such a kind man. All my best wishes to Tim and Rachel.

Audrey Angelella - So sorry , great loss, R.I.P. Dr Lever

Carole Bainbridge - So very sorry to hear the news, so sad that we have all lost a wonderful person, friend and superb plantsman. Our heart felt thoughts go to all the family. Carole and Ian

Hilary Butler - Sending our sincere condolences to Tim, Rachel and family. Graeme & Hilary

Lawrence Peet- Such sad news my condolences to Rachael, Tim and family

Adrian Young- A sad day for the world of Alpine Gardeners. Keith will be missed. Best wishes to Rachel and Tim.

Les Brown - So sad, a great man from a great family he will be so missed.

Christine Boulby- I am so very sorry to hear this sad news, Tim and Rachel and the family must be in bits ... kind thoughts to them from me ...


Jane Kholoud-  How sad. I was good friends with Keith's dad. My condolences to all the family
Margaret Young - The late Jim Lever was a great favourite with SRGC members - a great plantsman and very good friend - Keith was the same - a wonderful family in so many ways.
Jane Kholoud - Absolutely. I remember Jim growing plants for Keith's nursery

Susan Hammond- Most sincere sympathy and prayers to family and loved ones.

Jiří Papoušek- So sorry to hear such sad news.

Michael Myers- That is very sad news.

Julia Corden -Such sad news he was a lovely man.

Frankie Wulleman- Very sad news. God bless him.

Gert Hoek  - R.I.P.

Luc Gilgemyn-  Terrible news, so sad to hear this. As Maggi, I can only agree with what Cliff wrote.

[Paul Cumbleton]

Very sad to hear this news and our sympathy goes to Tim and the rest of the family. I look round our crevice garden and see literally dozens of plants that come from Aberconwy. These will help us remember and be thankful for Keith every time we look at them.

Paul Cumbleton & Colin Everett

[Michael J Campbell]

Very sad news. R.I.P. 

[DaveM]

Very sorry to hear this sad news. Always enjoyed a chat with Keith, so knowledgeable and kind. My sincerest condolences to Rachel and Tim.
Dave

[Maggi Young]

Keith's funeral will be on the 24th July at 10.15am prompt at the Colwyn Bay Crematorium - No flowers, please, but donations  may be made to Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice.

Colwyn Bay Crematorium
Glan y Wern Road
Mochdre
Conwy
LL28 4YL


The Colwyn Bay Crematorium is situated in the grounds of Bron y Nant Cemetery and can be easily accessed from the A55 expressway, Junction 20.