Remembering Jane Henson (1934-2013)

[Convincing John]

Thanks, folks. I know Wontkins isn't getting blown up, smashed, eaten, etc. but I figured under the circumstances, the two of them could declare a truce.

 

[Nicholas Lemon]

Hi all,

I had the most wonderful opportunity to meet Mrs. Henson several years ago at a Sesame Workshop workshop. She took a great interest in what I was doing, what was on the horizon, etc. I will always be glad that I was able to meet and share some time with her.

Nicholas

 

[MrBloogarFoobly]

They did a beautiful tribute to her at the O'Neil Puppetry Conference. Very moving.

 

[theSHE124]

Really, Mr. Foobly? What was it like?

 

[FrackleFan2012]

Yeah! What was the tribute like?

 

[MrBloogarFoobly]

A few long0time puppeteers delivered eulogies, and then everyone paraded down to the sunken garden on the O'Neill campus. A tree was planted in her honor, and everyone hung messages for Mrs. Henson on the tree. The ceremony concluded with a song - Rainbow Connection, of course. I hope someone recorded it...

 

[FrackleFan2012]

A few long0time puppeteers delivered eulogies, and then everyone paraded down to the sunken garden on the O'Neill campus. A tree was planted in her honor, and everyone hung messages for Mrs. Henson on the tree. The ceremony concluded with a song - Rainbow Connection, of course. I hope someone recorded it...

That's wonderful. Someone might have recorded the whole tribute privately.

 

[MrBloogarFoobly]

Yeah, I guess it's not our place to have it. The family should have it. Beautiful though it was.

 

[dinoboy]

how sad to hear of her passing. She must be happy to be reunited with Jim Henson in heaven.

 

[FrackleFan2012]

how sad to hear of her passing. She must be happy to be reunited with Jim Henson in heaven.

Yeah, I think she is.