Stokes Iris and Ornamental Grass Garden at the USU Botanical Center

The Eleda Vee Stokes Ornamental Grass and Iris Garden was established in 2011 at the Utah State University Botanical Center through a generous gift from Deloris Stokes and his children. Deloris and Eleda Vee Smith Stokes loved to grow and nurture all sorts of things: children, grandchildren, young people, missionaries, and gardens. They loved to create beautiful things that enriched the lives of their family, friends, and countless others. Eleda Vee worked with her husband Deloris to build a prominent farm and ranching operation in northern Utah. Today, we honor the legacy Deloris and Eleda Vee have left through this beautiful garden. Join us in honoring their memory through contributing to this garden and the hope that it brings beauty and learning to visitors’ lives for generations to come.

An official donation receipt will be issued by Utah State University for all gifts for tax purposes.

The family will be notified of your generous gift.

Gifts by mail
Please make checks payable to the UBC and mail, along with instructions regarding your gift designation to:
Michelle Merrill, Director of Development
USU Extension
Utah State University
4800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-1490

Giving questions? Please contact:

Michelle Merrill
Director of Development
USU Extension
435-797-8556
michelle.merrill@usu.edu