Michael Vukelich, founder, chairman and CEO of Color Spot Nurseries Inc, one of the largest nursery growers in the U.S., died at home in Orinda, Calif., Aug. 26. He was 61 years old and had been diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Karla, and their children Max, Christabella, Michael Paul and Trisha; and parents Michael J. and Glenna Vukelich; his sisters Patricia, Mary and Michelle, and brother Mark.
The family requests that donations be made to "Get Your Head in The Game" at The National Brain Tumor Association in Vukelich's name. Go to www.braintumor.org for online donations. Donations may also be sent to the National Brain Tumor Society,124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D Watertown, MA 02472.
To read more about Vukelich's contributions to the industry and the community, go here.
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