From: Lawrence Daressa (email suppressed)
Date: Mon Jul 13 2009 - 14:08:11 PDT
Dear Gail,
I thought she might be in failing health (she was 78) because Jonathan
suggested we had to have the Chick Strand program this season. I've
written him to turn it into a tribute and post a self-congratulatory
announcement of our rededication of the program in her memory. I've
actually never seen any of her films and in fact I thought she was a he.
Best Wishes
Larry
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Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:52 PM
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Subject: Re: Chick Strand Is at Peace
JM.
Had a lovely time with her some years back when Film Arts was
administering the Phelan Art Awards in Film. She came up and spent a
few days here and we did screenings and a party at the Art Institute.
We also did an extensive interview for the then-Film Arts Magazine with
her head filling the entire cover of the mag. I have a copy still in my
basement.
Gail
On Jul 13, 2009, at 12:31 PM, Adam Hyman wrote:
I just received word from her son that Chick Strand died on
Saturday 11
July.
A marvelous and inspirational filmmaker and person, the artful
person whom
one was always delighted to see. May we all screen some of her
films soon
in tribute and in astonishment, to revel in their beauty and
insight and
grace, and to continue her legacy.
Adam Hyman
Los Angeles Filmforum
From her son:
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.
Also please respond to my e-mail below.
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
email suppressed
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