Thank you, V'Ann...(by Ken Fan)

At the 2005 Origami USA convention in NYC, I displayed a large 8 foot diameter geodesic dome. I want people to know that if it were not for V'Ann, that dome would never have existed because it was her idea, not mine. I was planning to bring a small dome that could be preassembled and driven down in a car. She had the idea of going for a really big dome and provided all the inspiration and encouragement to go for it, patiently listening to all my concerns about the size, the logistics, and even the fear that such a dome, untested, would just collapse during the exhibition.

It makes such a huge difference when there is someone there who just believes in you.

That was V'Ann.

I'll miss her very much.