James L. Lynch AIFD
James L. Lynch
AIFD was in the Floral industry for just over 26 years and operated his freelance design firm, Fleur Design Concepts in Tarzana
, California with his partner Keith.
James has been involved in education of business
economics, national trade booth merchandising, product prototype development, distinctive specialty events and weddings and
his talents have been seen on television and movies and high profile celebrity gatherings like the American Music Awards,
The Grammy's, The Emmy's and The Rose Bowl Games.
He's presented and commentated many
education design programs, product demonstrations and lectures for manufactures, wholesalers, garden clubs, interior designers,
wire services, state and regional organizations throughout Canada and the United States.
He's
been awarded several prestigious competition awards throughout California including CSFA's Designer of the Year in 2000.
He proudly joined The American Institute of Floral Designers(AIFD) in 2001 and became a Design Director for
Smithers-Oasis North America. He was also asked to Join The F.T.D design Team before His Passing.
On
the morning of October 28, 2006 Jim had a massive heart attack from a large blockage to his heart. We
were told that his passing was quick and he did not suffer.
His speak easy and down to earth
approach made his audiences feel right at home and kept him in high demand. He Will always be remembered by everyone he touched
in life and will be greatly missed by all.
Thank you Jim for you great smile,
your roar of a laugh, your piercing blue eyes and that trademark black hat...love always, Keith
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Awards/ Honors
Bernice White Service
Achievement Award-2001
First Place and Peoples
Choice awards
California State Floral
Association, Top Ten
Designer of the Tear-2000
Second Place FTD Association
J.R. Noocan People choice
Designer of The year-2000
Third Place Associated Florist
of Southern California
Designer of the Year-1999
First Place in Peoples Choice
Awards, Associated Florist
of Southern California
Designer of the Year-1998
You can go to www.mem.com
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Look up James Louis
Lynch and
click on tribute and you can also
read what other's have to say.
Help keep his
memories alive.
These Photos are a mere peek
Into the soul of a person's life
at work and play. He will be
forever remembered by
everyone that
passed through
his life for
even a moment
and his family and close friends
thank you for taking a moment
to let Jim know you are still
thinking of him.