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.

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Directions to the Dr. Norman Koelling Willed Body Memorial Garden (Honoring donors who passed from 2016 to the present)

  • Take Speedway Boulevard to Campbell Avenue and go north on Campbell Avenue turning left on E Mabel Street.
  • Turn right on N Ring Road and park on the top level of the UAHS garage.
  • From the parking lot, head east toward the College of Medicine entrance.
  • Turn left and head south down the ramp toward Life Sciences North.
  • The Dr. Norman Koelling Willed Body Memorial Garden is located on the west side of the ramp.
  • Map of the Dr. Norman Koelling Willed Body Memorial Garden. Click on the image for a larger version.

    Directions to the West Plaza Willed Body Program Memorial (Honoring donors who passed from 2006 to 2015)

  • Take Speedway Boulevard to Cherry Avenue and go north on Cherry Avenue to Drachman Street.
  • Metered parking is available east of Cherry Avenue between Mabel Street and Drachman Street.
  • From the parking lot, head northeast toward the Health Sciences Library and College of Medicine Bookstore entrances.
  • Map of the West Plaza 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 will be updated periodically. Click on the tree or the class name to see a larger view.

    Memorial Trees

    Mexican Redbud – Cercis canadensis
    Planted August 21, 2024

    Vitex (Agnes-Castus)
    Planted August 23, 2023

    Cascalote - Caesalpinia cacalaco
    Planted August 24, 2022

    Mexican Redbud – Cercis canadensis
    Planted August 25, 2021

    Cascalote - Caesalpinia cacalaco
    Planted August 26, 2020

    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