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Memorials For Lodge Year 2001
(second saturday in December 2000 to the Second Saturday in December 2001)
As one day it will for each of us, the clock has tolled low twelve for some of our Brothers during the year 2001.For our dear departed and fondly remembered Brothers the silver cord is loosed, the golden bowl is broken, the pitcher is broken at the fountain, the wheel is broken at the cistern, the dust has returned to the earth as it was, and the spirit unto God who gave it.
Robert M. WACHTIN - 1/14/1925 - 12/27/2001
Brother Robert M. Wachtin received his degrees in Ionic Lodge No. 90, as he was initiated December 22, 1952, passed, February 4, 1953, and raised a Master Mason, March 8, 1953. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Nile Shrine.
After graduating from Garfield High School, Bob became a civilian employee of the Navy.
While working on radar installations at the Naval Shipyard and overseas, Bob developed his life-long interest in electronics.
After the war he joined his father George as a partner, and after his father's passing, owner of the World Wide Travel Service one of Seattle's first travel agencies.
Bob was a past president of the American Society of Travel Agents, and in the course of his own travels became a prize winning amateur photographer.
A member of the Seattle Central Lion's Club, he was active in their services for the blind.
He is survived by Emma, his wife of 31 years, his sister Sonia Spear, his niece, nephews and their families.
Kind and ever ready with a jest, Bob could not rest until he elicited one last smile from those who had gathered around his bed in sorrow.
One of his Lodge Brothers wrote: "I cannot think of a kinder, gentler, individual whom I have ever known. He was a fine man and will be missed by many."
Services were held at Gan Shalom, Abbey View Cemetery, in Brier, WA, December 30, 2001.
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Newell R. Lee - 2/14/1908 - 12/5/2000
Once again a Brother Mason, having completed the designs laid down upon Life's Trestleboard, has answered the last summons of the Grand Warden of Heaven and entered that Celestial Lodge above over which the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.
The designs being completed on his Trestleboard, Newell R. Lee passed to that Celestial Lodge above on December 5, 2000. He was 92 years of age at his passing.
Bro. Lee was born February 14, 1908, in Wakita, Oklahoma.
He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason in Ionic Lodge No. 90, December 12, 1945. He passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, January 16, 1946, and was Raised a Master Mason, February 20, 1946.
Bro. Lee was a member of the Enumclaw Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons. He is survived by his son, Bro. Newell R. Lee, Jr., a member of Crescent Lodge No. 109, Enumclaw. Bro. Lee, Jr., invites friends to write or call about his father.
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John Gene King 5/30/27 - 10/28/00
Bro. John G. King was born in the spring of 1927, on May 30, in the community of Barnett, Missouri.
Bro. King was Initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason into Ionic Lodge No. 90, March 23, 1966. He was Passed to a Fellowcraft, June 15, and Raised a Master Mason, August 31, 1966. His active trade at the time of his initiation was in the construction industry.
In his later years, Bro. King lived in Hermiston, Oregon, where he was close to his daughter, Marla.
Bro. King was diagnosed to have cancer in August of last year. His death came shortly thereafter, passing to that Celestial Lodge, October 28, 2000. A Masonic funeral was conducted by the Masons of Hermiston, and graveside services later held at The Dalles, OR. A veteran's color guard was present at the graveside service.
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Roy John Bergstrom 11/7/10 - 12/25/00
Roy John Bergstrom died December 25, 2000, from complications of an auto accident. He was a resident of Port Angeles, WA for the past five years.
Bro. Bergstrom was born November 7, 1910, to Emil and Ellen (Swanson) Bergstrom in Seattle, where he attended Ballard High School and Griffin Business College and was employed by the Bank of California.
Bro. Bergstrom was Initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason into St. John's Lodge No. 9 on June 29, 1932. He was Passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, October 29, 1932, and Raised a Master Mason, November 12, 1932. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Fraternity for 68 years.
He married Lois Jean Brown on June 29, 1935, in Sequim, WA.
During World War II he served as chief clerk in the civil service on Indian Island in Jefferson County. He also was in charge of personnel.
In 1948, Roy opened an Army/Navy surplus store in Port Towsend. In 1964 he opened a department store, selling sporting goods, hardware, and clothing, and remained there until retirement at the end of 1978.
He earned distinguished service on the selective service board, was a member of the Sportsman's Club of Port Townsend, and was the first scoutmaster in Chimacum, WA.
Always active, his passions were fishing, hunting, golf, and most recently, even at the age of 90, dancing. He was especially famed in the area for his love and skill of sports fishing.
Survivors include sons Robin and Steven and their families. They include two granddaughters and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, in 1987.
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George J. Bowman 5/3/23 - ???
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Lloyd Everett Barnes 4/1/18 - 2/13/01
Lloyd Everett Barnes was born to Thomas M. and Rosalie White Barnes, April 1, 1918, in Bridgeport Connecticut. He is survived by his wife Nora of 61 years, four children, Lloyd, Jr., Donna, Kim, and Jeffrey; and six grandchildren.
WBro. Barnes was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, September 11, 1939, Passed to a Fellowcraft, October 30, 1939, and Raised a Master Mason, November 13, 1939, all in Washington Lodge No. 19, Connecticut. He affiliated with Roosevelt Lodge No. 229, January 9, 1975 and served as Master in 1978. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Nile Shrine.
WBro. Barnes began his 48 year career with ML Snyder/Boss Mfg. In New Orleans in 1948 and transferred to Los Angeles in 1956. He was promoted to NW District Branch Manager and moved to Seattle in 1957. After retirement, he had his own business, Timesaver. He was a member of the Rotary and a longtime member of St. Mark's Cathedral.
WBro. Lloyd had an exceptional gift for making people comfortable because he truly enjoyed being with them. He was a generous man who gave and shared much of himself with others in a quiet and unassuming way everyday.
A Memorial service will be held Friday, March 9, 10am at St. Mark's Cathedral. Remembrances are suggested to the HOPE Heart Institute or Medic One, Seattle, or the Shrine Children's Hospital.
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August Edwin (Max) Gilgan 7/1/15 - 3/12/01
Max Gilgan was an active Mason, and a true lover of the Craft. He was born in Canby, Oregon, just outside of Portland, on July 1, 1915.
Max was made an Entered Apprentice in Fairhaven Lodge No. 73, Bellingham, January 22, 1948. He was Passed to a Fellowcraft, April 5, 1948, and Raised a Master Mason, May 11, 1948. Five days later he passed his proficiency and began an active career in several Masonic Lodges. He affiliated with Elliot Bay Lodge in 1983. He was a member of Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research, and a member of Edmonds Lodge No. 165.
WBro. Gilgan was Master of Elliot Bay Lodge in 1986.
WBro. Gilgan was a Mason for 53 years. At the time of his entrance into the fraternity, he was a marine engineer.
He leaves his wife Jean. A Masonic memorial service was held April 1 for our departed brother at the Edmonds Masonic Temple.
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Samuel N. Stroum 4/14/21 - 3/9/01
A successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist, dedicated civic activist and generous philanthropist, Bro. Samuel N. Stroum passed to that Celestial Lodge, March 9, 2001, after a courageous eleven-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bro. Stroum was born in the Boston suburb of Watham, Massachusetts on April 13, 1921. He was the sixth of seven children born to Russian immigrant parents. Much of our Brother's boyhood was overshadowed by the Great Depression of the 1930's, and by the time he graduated from Waltham Senior High School in 1939, there was no money to finance a higher education. What might be a disadvantage to some, it inspired Bro. Stroum to work harder and achieve more throughout his lifetime.
After studying airplane engine mechanics, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and eventually was sent to Seattle to ferry planes out of Boeing Field. It was at a USO club in Seattle that he met his future wife, Althea Diesenhaus. They were married in 1942, and Sam was so broke that he talked Althea into purchasing the $3 marriage license.
Bro. Sam was to better his fortune, and over his life became the principal of Samuel Stroum Enterprises and owner of Almac Stroum Electronics and Schuck's Auto Supply. His many businesses and investments were the foundation for his philanthropic actions, and his gifts touched more than 300 organizations. He was the Chairman Emeritus of the Seattle Symphony and a former President of the University of Washington Board of Regents. At the time of his death, he was serving as Secretary on the Board of Trustees of Brandeis University.
Bro. Stroum was Initiated an Entered Apprentice Masons in Ionic Lodge No. 90 on November 7, 1951. He was Passed to a Fellowcraft, January 23, 1952, and Raised a Master Mason, June 10, 1953.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Althea; daughters Cynthia Stroum and Marsha Glazer, two brothers and a sister, five grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
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Francis Eugene Boer 9/3/29 - 12/2/00
Bro. Francis E. Boer was born September 3, 1929, in Platte, SD. He was known by "Fran" throughout his life. He was a heating engineer, by trade.
Our Brother was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, July 31, 1965, Passed to a Fellowcraft, August 28, 1965, and Raised a Master Mason, October 9, 1965. He passed his proficiency examination and signed the enrollment book as a member of St. John's Lodge No. 9 on October 30, 1965. Our late Bro. John Earl Wasilauski, who passed away in June of this year (2001), was a sponsor of his petition to join the fraternity.
Bro. Boer is survived by his wife, Gene, daughter Dawn (Haushild), son, Robert Boer, and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home, December 6, 2000.
His toils are ended; we must labor on;
---Our Master for a little longer calls
Our hands to duty at the rising sun,
---Our hearts to rest when evening shadow falls.
But 'twill be ended soon; may our reward
---Be upon hearts like his to lie secure;
Like him to enjoy the favor of the Lord,
---Whose grace is boundless and whose promise sure.
Rob Morris, L.L.D.
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John Earl Wasilauski 6/23/16 - 6/30/01
John Earl Wasilauski was born June 23, 1916, in Dubois, PA. At the age of one, his family resettled in Bloomfield, CT, where he was raised on the family farm. John arrived in Seattle in 1944 during World War II, and stayed in the northwest throughout the rest of his life. He enjoyed all the outdoor sports, especially hunting, fishing and boating. In addition to being a member of St. John's Lodge No. 9, he was also a member of Ocean Shores Elk Lodge No. 2581.
John was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason, October 26, 1963, Passed to a Fellowcraft, March 28, 1963, and Raised a Master Mason, April 25, 1964. He passed his proficiency and enrolled as a member of this Lodge, May 30, 1964. WBro. David Moffat, then Master of St. John's, was a sponsor of his petition for membership.
Bro. Wasilauski started his first business, called Johnny's Burner Service, and then Fireside Fuel Co, a home oil delivery service.
Bro. Wasilauski died suddenly of a heart attack at age 85, June 30, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Arlene, four children, twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren and many of his friends who loved him.
A Masonic funeral service was held Saturday, July 6, at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Chapel.
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Franklin E. Castillo 8/31/14 - 9/16/01
Bro. Franklin Ely Castillo was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 31, 1914. He married Florence Van Leuven in 1941. He served in the naval reserves during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
At the age of thirty-seven, he joined St. John's Lodge No. 9, receiving his Entered Apprentice degree on July 29, 1950. Bro. Castillo was passed to a Fellowcraft, January 20, 1951, and raised a Master Mason, May 31, 1951. These two degrees and his proficiency examination were provided by Tokyo Lodge No. 125 while serving in the Korean Conflict. His 50 year pin was issued this year.
Bro. Castillo moved from Seattle, where he was an insurance broker, to Portland in 1964, where he taught at Roosevelt H.S. He later taught at Cedar Park intermediate school in Beaverton, OR. He was a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Aid Society and the Waverly Children's Home.
Bro. Castillo died September 16, 2001, following a long struggle with heart and kidney failures.
He is survived by his wife and two children, Carol Heller, and Dr. Norman Castillo.
A memorial service was held for Bro. Castillo at Oak Grove Methodist Church, Milwaukie, OR, September 20, 2001. Interment is at Willamette National Cemetery.
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George S. Edmondstone 5/15/08 - 9/19/01
George Stovall Edmondstone was born June 15, 1908 in Helena, Montana, and raised with three sisters in Portland, Oregon. As a child, he became fascinated with aviation when his mother read letters from his cousin, a major in charge of flight training on Long Island, NY during World War I. George was a senior in high school when Charles Lindberg flew to Paris, and before long he was flying and working on airplanes at Oakland airport, where he met his wife, Onda Duck. Over his working lifetime he was employed by United and Boeing airlines and as a Federal Aviation Administration inspector in Washington, California and Alaska.
Bro. Edmondstone was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, January 13, 1945, passed to a Fellowcraft, February 10, 1945, and raised a Master Mason, February 24, 1945. He was employed in aviation maintenance at the time of his introduction to Freemasonry. Bro. Edmondstone served as Marshal in our officer line before moving to Alaska to work as an inspector for the FAA.
He is survived by his daughter Maryonda Scher and her husband, two grand children and three great grandchildren. His wife Onda preceded him in death August of this year.
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Raymond H. Kirlin 10/15/20 - 10/3/01
WBro. Raymond H. Kirlin was born in Denver, CO, October 15, 1920, to Isaac and Goldie Kirlin. Ray joined the Seattle Fire Department and rose to the rank of Lieutenant, where he was stationed at Station No. 32, in West Seattle. WBro. Ray was appointed Public Relations Officer for the Fire Department, and there proved to be an excellent photographer. Ray retired from the Seattle Fire Department in October, 1972.
He was an avid photographer and camera collector. He and his wife of 55 years, Pauline, loved to travel. Two of his favorite trips were a Safari to East Africa in 1989 and to the Holy Lands in 1996.
Much of Ray's time was devoted to his activities in the Masonic Lodge. He was initiated into Alki Lodge No. 152 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, May 26, 1965, passed to a Fellowcraft, September 20, 1965, and raised a Master Mason, November 10, 1965. He served Alki Lodge as its Master. He joined St. John's Lodge No. 9, December 28, 1991 and served as its Master in 1995. Ray served on the Grand Lodge Public Relations Committee. He was active in the Maltese Club, was Past High Priest of the Royal Arch No. 45, and Past Patron of Crown Chapter No. 249, O.E.S.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline, two sons, Stan and Alan, three granddaughters, and one great-grandson. A Masonic Memorial Service was held in his memory, October 10, 2001.
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Harry M. Policar 9/8/02 - 10/6/01
Harry M. Policar died October 6, 2001, at the age of 99, leaving behind not only a large family of grand children and great-grandchildren, but also a long string of blissful memories and pastimes handed down: fishing, golfing, gardening, and simply being out in nature.
Bro. Policar was born in Marmara, Turkey, September 8, 1902. At the age of seventeen, Bro. Policar began his life in Seattle as a dishwasher. He later chose his father's trade as a baker. He was a strong, tall and handsome man, healthy and vigorous. He retired at age 75 as superintendent of Manning Bakeries. Even following retirement, he continued to bake sweets, donating a regular supply of goods to his neighbors and senior citizens.
Bro. Policar was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason into Ionic Lodge No. 90, May 21, 1947. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, July 23, 1947 and raised a Master Mason, September 17, 1947. He was an active baker at the time of his entrance into the fraternity. Bro. Policar received his 40 year pin in 1994.
Bro. Policar married Victoria Mutal in 1929, who preceded him in death in 1992 after 63 years of marriage. He is survived by two daughters, Sue (Tarica) and Sally (Buxbaum, seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at the Sephardic Brotherhood Cemetery (167th & Aurora), Monday, October 8, 2001.
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Jewell M. Campbell 6/11/09 -10/16/01
Bro. Jewell M. Campbell was born in Perry, Kansas, June 11, 1909. He loved sports as a young man, and eventually signed a professional baseball contract with the Detroit Tigers. He played three years with the St. Louis, Missouri team in the Western League. Bro. Campbell earlier had received a degree in Physical Education from the University of Kansas, where he was also a member of the track team.
Bro. Campbell served his country as a Seabee in the military during World War II.
He met and married his sweetheart, Louise, and found work serving as a ticket clerk with the Milwaukee Railroad. After retirement, he continued to work as an usher at the Kingdome for fifteen years. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing for trout in a backwoods stream. He loved to travel and to garden.
Bro. Campbell was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason, September 4, 1945, in Perry Lodge No. 415, Perry, Kansas. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, September 8, 1945, and raised a Master Mason, September 25, 1945. Our Brother affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9, December 25, 1946.
Bro. Campbell passed to that Celestial Lodge, October 16, 2001. He leaves his loving wife, Louise, two daughters, Marcia Madden and Joy Campbell, a granddaughter, Bonnie Madden and many Brothers of his Masonic fraternity who loved him well. A Masonic funeral service was held for Bro. Campbell, October 26, 2001.
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Ralph E. Pettit 10/24/12 - 11/10/01
WBro. Ralph E. Pettit was born October 24, 1912, in Rainier, Washington. WBro. Pettit graduated from the College of Puget Sound (now UPS) in 1934. He was employed for most of his career at Todd Shipyards in Seattle until his retirement in 1977.
WBro. Pettit was a longtime member of the congregation of St. James Lutheran Church in White Center.
He was initiated as an entered apprentice Mason in South Gate Lodge No. 247, April 16, 1948, passed to a Fellowcraft, September 27, 1948, and raised a Master Mason February 4, 1949. He served as Master of South Gate Lodge No. 247 in 1973. WBro. Pettit affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9. February 29, 1992. South Gate Lodge consolidated with Home Lodge No. 100 the following year, and has since been working as South Gate Lodge No. 100.
WBro. Pettit took an active role in our Master Mason Degree as the 2nd Craftsman for many years before dementia took its inevitable toll. Our brother suffered a broken hip in a recent fall during a seizure.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Loretta J. Pettit, daughter Ruth E. Nelson and son John R. Pettit; three grand children and three great grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, November 17, at St. James Lutheran Church.
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Alex Shulman 3/8/12 - 11/20/01
Bro. Alex Shulman came to St. John's as a member of Ionic Lodge No. 90. He was 39 years of age, and already had established himself well in the business world at the time he became a Mason.
Bro. Shulman was born at home in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, WA on March 8, 1912. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1928, where he served as the manager of the Garfield football team. He graduated from the University of Washington with honors in accounting in 1932.
During WWII, he owned Elliot's Luncheonette in downtown Seattle, which was open 24 hours a day, catering especially to the many workers of the war effort. Following the war, Alex and Joe Diamond bought Gov-Mart stores, the areas first discount stores. Alex bought many businesses over the years, including the entire railroad town of Sommers, Montana! In 1958, he bought Alaska Distributors Co., a beverage distributor company based in Seattle serving the state of Alaska. He was also active in the real estate business. Our brother was active in philanthropic activities, especially for the Seattle Jewish community.
Bro. Shulman, along with his brother Sam Shulman, was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Ionic Lodge No. 90, May 16, 1951. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, June 13, 1951, and raised a Master Mason, September 26, 1951. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He received his 50 year pin just two days before his death, November 20, 2001.
Bro. Shulman is survived by his second wife Freda, his brother Sam, his sister, Betty, and three children, Francine Loeb, Linda Chapra., and Barry Shulman, and five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Roland L. Calkins 11/25/14 - 10/7/01
Our brother Roland Lloyd Calkins was born November 25, 1914, in Seattle, WA. He grew up in Seattle, and married Marjorie Clark in 1935.
Brother Calkins lived in Portland, Oregon, for most of his years. He was owner and president of The Fowler Distributing Co. in Portland, retiring in 1972. He moved to Vancouver Washington, in 1985, following several years in Pt. Ludlow, WA.
Brother Calkins was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in Parkrose Lodge No. 179, Portland Oregon, June 4, 1945. He was passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, August 27, 1945, and raised a Master Mason, October 1, 1945. Brother Calkins affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9, November 29, 1947.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; daughter Sandra Osborn; sons Clark and Stephen; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Rex B. Jackson 8/14/26 - 11/16/01
Brother Rex B. Jackson was born August 14, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dean and Opal Jackson.. At the relatively young age of twenty-two, Brother Rex joined St. John's Lodge to begin his Masonic journeys.
He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, July 17, 1948, passed to a Fellowcraft, September 25, 1948, and raised a Master Mason, November 6, 1948. He was recognized as a fifty year Mason and issued a fifty-year pin, November 16, 1998.
At the time of his death, our brother was out shopping. Active as always, he was riding his three-wheeled cycle he customarily used to get around town in his adopted city of Lemoore, California. Following a few purchases, he was just leaving the Post Office after purchasing stamps for his Christmas cards when he collapsed. Shortly, thereafter, Bro. Jackson passed away of cardiac arrest at the Community Medical Center in nearby Hanford.
Our brother was buried near his father and mother in Lemoore. Surviving cousins and many friends attended the services.
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Albert H. Solomon 9/20/1902 - 7/30/2001
Once again a Brother Mason, having completed the designs laid down upon Life's Trestleboard, has answered the last summons of the Grand Warden of Heaven and entered that Celestial Lodge above over which the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.
Albert H. Solomon was born in Berlad, Rumania, September 20, 1902.
He was initiated in Ionic Lodge No. 90 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, October 12, 1932, passed to a Fellowcraft, November 9, 1932, and raised a Master Mason, April 12, 1933. He was awarded his 50 year pin in 1983. He was a Master Mason 68 years.
He was a resident of Honolulu, Hawaii for many of his later years.
Bro. Albert Solomon is reported to have passed to that Celestial Lodge July 30, 2001.
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