Dewey Logue, Nurseryman, Noted Landscape Designer

Longtime Southern California resident Dewey Oliver Logue passed away February 17 at his home in Ojai, surrounded by loved ones.   Dewey was born March 29, 1934 in Drake’s Creek, Arkansas to Rose Anna and Elliot Oliver Logue. He married Betty Jewell Claypool on December 24, 1952. He joined the army in 1954, and served his country while stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. After he left service in 1957, he owned and operated service stations until 1964, when he moved his family to California.   The Logues lived on Albright Street in Pacific Palisades for about a year before moving to Malibu. Dewey’s oldest brother, Ray, owned Palisades Garden Supply on La Cruz (and was Citizen of the Year in 1974). Dewey worked there for many years after also founding Point Dume Wholesale Nursery in 1966. He became a highly regarded nurseryman and landscape designer with a clientele that included everyone from next-door neighbors to former President Ronald Reagan. Through integrity and hard work he achieved the American dream.   Retiring at the age of 51, Dewey was soon sought out by one of his former celebrity clients, Larry Hagman. With a nearly unlimited budget, he created a sprawling 26-acre garden paradise in the hills above Ojai that became known as “Heaven.” His work was featured in a 1994 edition of ‘In Style’ magazine.   Over the years, Dewey was a member of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Malibu Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Post 283 and the Ojai Liars Club, his daily donut-and-coffee buddies.   His greatest passion was spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed travel, fishing and TV westerns. An avid collector of ‘useful stuff,’ he was a garage sale enthusiast.   Dewey is survived by Betty, his wife of 58 years; his children Paul (wife Erlinda) Logue, Kathy (husband Leo), Debra Warnacutt, Robin Logue and Christopher (wife Janice), and Jennifer Nail (husband Bradley). He is also survived by six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth; and a sister, Ruth Beard.   Services were held February 26 in Ventura.