Mutual 11 memorial garden finishes construction; dedication will be Sept. 6

PHIL MANDEVILLE DEDICATION

The dedication of the Phil Mandeville Memorial Garden will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at 13081 Del Monte near Building 278 in Mutual 11.

“This is the first anniversary of his passing, and we want to honor Phil for his many years of service,” said Mutual 11 President Peggy Beste. “He will be remembered for his infectious smile and amazing positive energy.”

The building of the garden was approved by the Mutual 11 Board of Directors as a way to honor Mandeville, who was a former president of Mutual 11. Its design involved cutting a heart shaped spot near where Mandeville held a weekly meet up for Mutual 11 residents.

The arrival and placement of the 1,200-pound boulder by semi-trailer was facilitated by Service Maintenance. Surrounding the boulder are plants to fill the garden.

A plaque was affixed to the boulder which reads: “This garden is dedicated to Phil Mandeville. He is being honored for his many years of service to emergency preparedness and leadership to our community.”

The plaque installed at the Phil Mandeville Memorial in M11.

Placement of the 1,200-pound boulder was done with the help of Service Maintenance