Background
Ching, Francis F. T. was born on May 30, 1930 in Honolulu. Son of Akui C. and Ruth Ching.
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Francis F. T. Ching
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Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1951; Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1956.
Career
Member staff, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 1956-1970; superintendent, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, 1967-1970; director, Los Angeles County Department Arboreta and Botanical Gardens, 1970-1990; director emeritus, Los Angeles County Department Arboreta and Botanical Gardens, since 1990. Member of the United States National Arboretum Advisory Council.
Achievements
Membership
Member science advisory council California Polytechnic State University. Panelist Sunset Magazine and Book Company Served with United States Army Reserve, 1953-1955. Member American Association Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (president 1979-1981, honorary life award 1986), American Horticultural Society, American Society Horticultural Sciences, Zoological Society San Diego, Los Angeles Beautiful, Arcadia Rotary, Men's Garden Club of Los Angeles.
Connections
Married Elaine Young., December 27, 1958. Children— Byron Alan, Daryl Lane.
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American