Memorial Trees

Memorial Trees in Honor of Willed Body Program Donors

A Living Tribute

With thoughts of comfort and peace, these trees were planted by The University of Arizona College of Medicine medical students in memory of your loved one.

This memorial is provided by the Medical Humanities Program and the Willed Body Program.

Update 11/04/2020 ATTENTION: Trees A through J have been replanted due to construction. We are in the process of getting new plaques and a new map. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update the site as soon as they become available.

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Directions to the Willed Body Program Memorial

  1. Take Speedway Boulevard to Cherry Avenue and go north on Cherry Avenue to Drachman Street.
  2. Metered parking is available east of Cherry Avenue between Mabel Street and Drachman Street.
  3. From the parking lot, head northeast toward the Health Sciences Library and College of Medicine Bookstore entrances.
  4. The Willed Body Program Memorial has the location of the trees planted in dedication of body donors with the Willed Body Program.

Map of the Willed Body Program Memorial. Click on the image for a larger version.

Photos of all trees planted in honor of the Willed Body Program body donors are listed below. Photos were taken in 2013 and will be updated periodically. Click on the tree or the class name to see a larger view.

Memorial Trees

Red Push Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis)
Planted August 28, 2019

Red Push Pistache (Pistacia Chinensis)
Planted August 22, 2018

Desert Willow (Sweet Katie) - Chilopsis Linearis
Planted August 9, 2017

Texas Olive – Cordia Boissieri
Planted August 10, 2016

Texas Olive – Cordia Boissieri
Planted August 12, 2015

Desert Willow (Sweet Katie) – Chilopsis linearis
Planted August 13, 2014

Desert Willow (Sweet Katie) – Chilopsis linearis
Planted August 14, 2013

Desert Willow (Sweet Katie) – Chilopsis linearis
Planted August 15, 2012

Fern Tree – Jacaranda Mimosifolia
Planted August 10, 2011

Shumard Oak – Quercus Shumardii
Planted August 11, 2010

Shumard Oak – Quercus Shumardii
Planted August 13, 2009

Shumard Oak – Quercus Shumardii
Planted August 14, 2008

Shumard Oak – Quercus Shumardii
Planted August 16, 2007