Re: Chick Strand RIP wife and soulmate of Neon Park
rwalker
<ted...@aol.com> wrote:
>Fellow Feat Fans:
>
>Two of the most amazing human beings I have ever known are Neon Park
>(Martin Muller) and Chick Stand (Mildred Muller). I knew of them both
>as individuals before I found out these two amazing artists were
>married. I am very sad about her passing. Chick Strand was known as a
>brilliant experimental filmmaker when I first saw her work at UCLA
>circa 1970 and then she touched many of her film students at
>Occidental College for about 25 years. I met Marty in May 1970 while
>at KPPC FM and he introduced me to the love of his life.
>
>Peace, Ted Alvy
Sad news. Thanks for the update.
ted...@aol.com
Two of the most amazing human beings I have ever known are Neon Park
(Martin Muller) and Chick Stand (Mildred Muller). I knew of them both
as individuals before I found out these two amazing artists were
married. I am very sad about her passing. Chick Strand was known as a
brilliant experimental filmmaker when I first saw her work at UCLA
circa 1970 and then she touched many of her film students at
Occidental College for about 25 years. I met Marty in May 1970 while
at KPPC FM and he introduced me to the love of his life.
Peace, Ted Alvy
A MESSAGE TO ALL FROM ERIC STRAND (son):
Subject: Chick is at Peace
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:20:19 -0700
To All
(Sorry if you are someone who probably should not have received this
but I just grabbed everyone from her address book)
My mom Chick Strand (Mildred Muller) passed away Saturday afternoon
due to her cancer. Her wish was to to do so at her adored home and
garden, with me, and her beloved dog "Tigo". We have discussed this
for years due to her enduring so many health issues over the last 10
years. I am glad I was able to give her that final request. As much
has she was ready to go her inner strength kept her going much too
long than anyone expected. On her request medicine for pain was only
given towards the end, finally I felt it was necessary. She was one
tough lady and is now a legend with the Hospice nurses and Home Care
Givers.
It is a great loss to us all. Not only was she my mom but my best
friend. She was a great mom who would do anything to help me and did
so on many occasions. My sister "Naja" and I were always her number
one priority. She was my teacher, adviser, and safety net on so many
levels. She taught me to be strong, independent, determined,
righteous, adventurous, think things through, and be creative, all in
an unassuming way; all the qualities she had. Through this process I
have learned how much she was loved and admired by you all and that
she impacted so many. I am sorry for your loss as well.
Early on she wanted to break off contact with everybody and I am sorry
for those of you who never had a chance to say goodbye. The last month
or so she was pretty incoherent so I was unable to relay much of
anything to her. This has been a very difficult journey for me so I
must send this "To All" e-mail, I am feeling pretty raw right now and
it is difficult for me to discuss on the phone and have many things to
deal with. At some point I hope to talk to you all or exchange more
personal e-mails individually. Please pass this on to anyone who
should know.
There is no service planned per mom's request. She will be cremated
and I will mix her and Marty's (the love of her life) ashes together
in an infinity box, together again, at last.
Eric Strand
I Have No Idea CHICK STRAND Online Art Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery
(Hollywood, California)
[Click on Year 2000 of Previous Shows; then Click on I Have No Idea])
CHICK STRAND Art Show
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/previousframes.html
Films Of Chick Strand
http://www.canyoncinema.com/S/Strand.html
Chick Strand in The Internet Movie Database
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0833247/
Zen Voodoo: NEON PARK Online Art Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery
(Hollywood, California)
[Click on Year 2000 of Previous Shows; then Click on Zen Voodoo])
NEON PARK Art Show
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/previousframes.html
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