In late August friends and family gathered at 19th street in Del Mar-a favorite beach of Wendell and Mary Ellen. Flower leis were put together by the amazing Jenny Carmel and Bruce De Soto shared some of his music, and led us in singing, on the sand.
Mitchell and Mark and Bruce-friends and surfing buddies for over forty years (even if they have not surfed together since the late 1980s!) paddled out with Jenny, Rebecca, Nathaniel and Ellinore, Bill Gerber, and Al Tarkington (who swam out beyond the waves to join the circle).
Mary Ellen welcoming family and friends, giving thanks, sharing memories. With Mitchell, Rebecca, Mark, and EllinoreGathering at 19th Street, Del Mar, CaliforniaPaddling out: sharing Wendell (at least a part of him!) with the waters of the PacificMary Ellen with kids looking out at the circleMitchell and Bruce making music on the sand of Del MarRae Dawn and Bodie (the dog) and Nathaniel and Mark and Ellinore listening to the musicBrian Bub, Cap Pinney, Jerry Pinney, Robin and Frank Pinney, and Donna Pinney GuskeMary Ellen with Durango and Del Mar denizen Carol Ozaki
