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MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends

Dec 30, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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According to Jill Rowlett, John Clutts and Dee Wyly,

Dee Wyly and Jill Rowlett
John Clutts (File photo)

“The iconic ‘Hibiscus Fountain’ in Turtle Creek Park has been a landmark since 1970 when noted landscape designer Joseph Lambert and lighting guru John Watson, along with a cadre of prominent friends, designed and helped fund the unique water feature. The project was funded to ‘honor veterans, of all backgrounds, ethnicity and upbringing.’ At the time of its dedication, it was only the second gift to Lee Park (now known as Turtle Creek Park ) from a volunteer contingent, according to information from ‘The Dallas Morning News.’

Carolyn Canfield Lupton (File photo)

“Our darling friend, Carolyn Canfield Lupton, who died on Thanksgiving Day, was always a champion of beautification-having been friends with Lady Bird Johnson and Caroline Rose Hunt, among others, who believed in preserving the planet, long before anyone had ever heard of global warming, smog or the detrimental effects of technology on the environment.

“Carolyn was a true philanthropist, along with her husband, Tav Lupton, who contributed millions of dollars, mostly anonymously, to everything from Crystal Charity, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas Summer Musicals (now known as Broadway Dallas), Dallas Children’s Theater, Salvation Army and many other organizations. Carolyn never missed an opportunity to help anyone in need.

“To honor Carolyn’s commitment to the environment and her unbridled generosity, we are spearheading an effort to restore the beloved fountain which was damaged in recent flooding. While the fountain will not be officially renamed, it will be a fitting tribute to the wide circle of friends from Carolyn’s 95 years of making the world a better place. Our goal is to create a ‘Circle of Friends’ to sustain this beautiful part of Turtle Creek Park to and honor the wonderful life of Carolyn Lupton.

“Please visit turtlecreekconservancy.org to donate or learn more about this amazing public park in the heart of the city.”

 

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Filed Under: Announcement, Death, Donation, Environment, Fund raiser, FYI, In memoriam, In need of help, MySweetCharity Series, MySweetWishList, Outdoors, Parks, Philanthropy, Recovery, Weather Woes Tagged With: Carolyn Canfield Lupton, Dee Wyly, Hibiscus Fountain, Jill Rowlett, John Clutts, Turtle Creek Park

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