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Memorials For Lodge Year 2002
(second saturday in December 2001 to the Second Saturday in December 2002)
As one day it will for each of us, the clock has tolled low twelve for some of our Brothers during the year 2002.These dear departed and fondly remembered Brothers have now met the Creator of the days of their youth when the evil days came not, and when their years drew late when they said: I have no pleasure in them;
The Sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars have gone away, and the clouds will never return after the rain:
On that day the keepers of the house no longer trembled, and the strong men no longer bowed themselves, and the grinders were no longer needed, and those that looked out of the windows then saw the wonders of Heaven.
The doors are no longer shut in the streets and there is no more grinding, for they have risen up at the voice of the bird, and they hear the Heavenly music.
For now they have met that which is high, and there is no more fear in the way, and the almond trees have flourished, and the grasshopper is no longer a burden, and desire has been fulfilled: because they have gone to their long home, and the mourners have gone about the streets.
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.
Rest well, our Brothers and one day we will all be reunited in that Temple not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
Robert J. McWatty --- 12/17/1910 - 1/11/2002
Bro. Robert J. "Bob" McWatty was 91 years of age when he passed away, January 11, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn (Kay).
Bob was a resident of West Seattle for over 45 years, and spent the last five years of his life at the Pinehurst Nursing Home in North Seattle. Bro. McWatty was an outstanding insurance salesman and owned his own insurance company for a number of years. He kept very busy after his retirement by being involved in many community projects. He loved playing cribbage and socializing with his many friends.
Our brother was initiated an Entered Apprentice into Elliott Bay Lodge No. 257, June 14, 1957. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, December 13, 1957, and Raised a Master Mason, March 14, 1958. He received his 40 year pin in October. 1998.
Brother McWatty is survived by his sister-in-law, Eunice Mathews of Lacey, and cousins Mike and Cathy Williams, Janet Williams, both of Seattle, and Marian and Ossie Beard of North Carolina
Services were held Saturday, January 19, 2002, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in West Seattle.
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Ivan E. Binder --- 3/12/1914 - 2/17/2002
Our brother Ivan E. Binder was 87 years of age when he passed away in Seattle, February 17, 2002. He was born on March 12, 1914 in Junction City, Kansas. As an adult, Bro. Binder was a big man who stood 6 foot 4 and weighed some 200 pounds. His stature served him well when he decided to take up boxing to make a living during the Depression, but after breaking another man's jaw in a fight, Bro. Binder opted for other pursuits.
The son of a restaurateur, Bro. Ivan cooked in a mining camp in Southern California's Mojave Desert and then in the US Merchant Marines.
After World War II, he wound up in Seattle, working and cooking at area restaurants and hotels. He was among the first to work for Ivar Haglund, helping him develop recipes for his Acres of Clams restaurant that later spawned a chain of eateries.
During his life, Bro. Binder took up beekeeping so he would have fresh honey to share with friends. He learned locksmithing in his later years so he could better care for the tenants in some of his apartment buildings. He studied sign language as another never-ending opportunity to increase his knowledge. He was a man with only a ninth-grade education who nonetheless became an instructor for 30 years in the Food Department at Edison Technical School which later became Seattle Community College. He last worked part time as an evening instructor at North Seattle Community College.
On his retirement, he was a world traveler and avid fisherman. In recent years, Bro. Binder suffered from dementia, and died from its complications.
Bro. Binder was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason into Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 229 on March 18, 1948. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, April 8, 1948, and raised a Master Mason, May 22, 1948. He passed his proficiency one month following. Bro. Binder was a member of our Beloved Fraternity for nearly 54 years.
Bro. Binder is survived by his second wife, Stella H. Binder; a son, Carl V. Binder; a daughter, Catherine Forrest; grandson, Jeremy S. Binder; and brother, Ray Binder. At the family's request, no services were held. Private Inurnment has been arranged at the Washelli Columbarium by Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home.
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Karold M. "Rommie" Romberger --- 4/17/1917 - 2/23/2002
Bro. Karold M. "Rommie" Romberger was a Mason for 48 years before his death, February 23, 2002. He leaves a widow Winifred Romberger and two children, daughters Diane Buck and Linda Stodden.
Bro. Romberger was born in Abilene, Kansas, April 17, 1917 As a Navy man, his military career took to many parts of the earth, but he chose to settle in the state of Washington, where he met the love of his life, Winifred Plants, and raised his family.
Winifred was active in the Eastern Star and the daughter of a member of St. John's Lodge, Bro. Homer D. Plants. Her father introduced Bro. Romberger to the fraternity, where he was elected to membership. He received all three degrees by courtesy as an enlisted man in the Navy. Our brother was initiated an Entered Apprentice, September 9, 1953, and passed to a Fellowcraft, November 16, 1953, both degrees performed by the Grand Lodge of the Philippines on Guam. He was raised a Master Mason, May 28, 1954, through the courtesy of Chula Vista Lodge No. 626, of Chula Vista, California. Bro. Romberger was issued his 40 year pin April 16, 1997.
Bro. Romberger was active in the York Rite and the Shrine.
Bro. Romberger is also survived by two grandsons, Matthew Scott Buck and Kyle David Stodden. A celebration of his life was held Sunday, March 3, 2002, at the Highland Community Center, Puyallup, Washington. Military honors were given at the National Cemetery, Monday, March 4
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Mark W. Usher --- 8/22/1913 – 3/24/2002
Mark W. USHER was eighty-eight years old when he died on March 24, 2002. Born in Guthrie County, Iowa, August 22, 1913, he is survived by his three children; Larry Usher and wife Marna, Jerry Usher and fiancée Jeanne, Sheila Hellstrom and husband Don and daughter-in-law Margie McElhinney. He has 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His wife Virginia preceded him in death two years earlier. Bro. Usher was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in St. John's Lodge No. 9, May 20, 1944. He was Passed to a Fellowcraft, July 25, 1944, and Raised a Master Mason August 26, 1944. Bro. Usher was issued his 50 year pin August 24, 1994. Until his death, March 24, 2002, he was a Mason for nearly 58 years.
Bro. Usher was retired and lived in Kirkland at the home of his daughter. His working career was in construction , much of which was spent working with asbestos. He suffered from disorders of the lungs later in life, and died of pneumonia caused by complications of the disease.
Celebration of his life was Saturday, March 30th, at Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, Washington.
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Gino Joseph Rosati --- 3/23/1924 – 2/5/2002
“Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with Thee; Thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass. Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish his day.”
Our brother Gino Joseph Rosati was taken from us February 5, 2002, having been very ill over the past few years. His health prevented an active participation in life, especially in his Mother Lodge.
Bro. Rosati was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in St. John's Lodge No. 9, May 30, 1953, passed to a Fellowcraft, June 27, 1953, and raised a Master Mason, July 25, 1953. He passed his proficiency, August 29, 1953, and received his 40 year certificate and pin in 1994. Bro. Rosati was a member of the fraternity for over 48 years.
Our brother leaves a daughter, Rosanna, of New Mexico. He and his wife had previously divorced. Bro. Rosati died at Northwest Hospital. Interment is at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline, WA.
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Robert Edward Davies --- 6/19/1931 - 4/24/2002
Robert Edward Davies was born in Alliance, OH, June 19, 1931 and died April 24th, 2002. Bro. Davies, a long time Bothell resident, passed away at the Kelsey Creek Care Unit of Group Health at Bellevue. He resided in Everett, WA. the last 2 years.
He moved to Vancouver, WA. in 1944, graduated from Vancouver High School in 1949, and spent some time working in Skagway, AK, before returning to enlist in the U.S. Navy from which he was honorably discharged in 1955. He moved, with his family, to Bothell, in 1967 and continued in the profession in which he spent 38 years. He worked at the Los Angeles Times for 12 years, 1955-1966, as a newspaper pressman, starting there in an apprentice program, and continued at The Seattle Times from 1966 until he retired in June of 1993.
Bro. Davies was initiated into Ionic Lodge No. 90, May 16, 1966. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, June 15, 1966, and raised a Master Mason November 21, 1966.
He was a member of RMMA, a black powder and Rocky Mountain Man organization and enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and rendezvousing with friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maxine, of Everett, two sons, Patrick A. of Seattle and Timothy S. of Kenmore and was preceded in death by a third son, Brian T. He is survived also by two grandchildren, Zachariah and Sara, and two great grand children, Nataly and Robert E. II. Bob was in the Group Health Hospice program for seven months and donations can be made, in his name, to the Hospice at The Group Health Foundation.
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John Shukis --- 6/21/1905 - 5/22/2002
Bro. John Shukis passed away in Shelton, WA. on May 22, 2002 at the age of 96. Born in Franklin, WA. June 21, 1905, he was predeceased by his wife Elsie; his brother Charles, and sisters Julia and Elizabeth. He is survived by a sister Nellie; daughter and son-in-law Shirley & Alden Curran; grandchildren Molly (Jim) Newark and Mike (Grace) Curran; great-grandchildren Katie, Tyler, Emily and Briana; sister-in-law Gladys Shukis; many nieces and nephews.
Bro. Shukis worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad.
Bro. Shukis was initiated into St. John's as an Entered Apprentice Mason May 17, 1945, passed to a Fellowcraft, June 2, 1945, and raised a Master Mason, June 30, 1945. Bro. Shukis received his 50 year pin June 13, 1995. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Nile Shrine. A faithful member of the Oriental Band of the Nile Temple, he was known to have a good beat on the drums.
His brother Charles Shukis was also a member of St. John's Lodge No. 9.
Remembrances may be made to the Shriner's Hospital, (3101 S.W. San Jackson, Portland, OR. 97201). Celebration of his life will be held June 9th at the Marriott Hotel, 3201 S. 176th, Seattle, hours: 3 to 5 p.m.
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Marvin Fulmer Damman --- 9/17/1915 - 4/6/2002
Marvin Fulmer Damman died April 6 2002. He was born September 17, 1915 in Port Angeles and was raised in Seattle. He attended Roosevelt High school and the University of Washington where he earned a degree in Architecture. Bro. Damman served in the Navy from 1941 to 1946 and the Reserves until 1953. He designed commercial, business and residential buildings in Denver, Alaska, and Seattle (including remodeling the Rhodes Building).
He was a member of American Institute of Architects, Salvation Army Board, Seattle Port Commission, Seattle Municipal League (Exceptional Service Award), and Horizon House Residents' Council and Board of Trustees. He belonged to the Washington State Pioneers Assoc. as his family settled in Washington state in the 1800's. Marv was very involved with the Damman School in Ellensburg, a two-room schoolhouse that was built on Damman land and donated to the Ellensburg school district.
Bro. Damman was initiated into St. John's Lodge No. 9, September 30, 1967, passed to a Fellowcraft March 30, 1968, and raised a Master Mason, April 27, 1968.
He leaves his Brother-in-Law, Norman Barnard; Sister-in-Law, Wyn Damman; and his nieces and nephews: Lorene and Carl Davidson, Louise and Clint Taylor, Larry and Lorraine Damman, Jim and Lucile Barnard, Les and Sue Barnard, Dick and Diane Barnard, Judy and Gerald Mahan; 23 great-nieces and nephews and 18 great-great-nieces and nephews Memorial gifts may be sent to the Damman School in care of Jackie Pratt, 41 Manastash Rd., Ellensburg, WA 98962, or to the Horizon House Associates Fund, 900 University, Seattle, 98101.
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Edward Marion Damen --- 6/13/1917 - 5/29/2002
Edward Marion Damen was born in Seattle, WA, June 13, 1917. At the age of thirty-nine, he joined Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 229, where he was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, October 2, 1946. On November 16, 1946, he was Passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, and Raised a Master Mason, December 4, 1946. He received his 40 year pin December 9, 1994.
Bro. Damen had at least one son, as his death was reported by his daughter-in-law, Marion A. Damen. Bro. Damen was called to the Celestial Lodge, May 29, 2002, having journeyed through life nearly eight-five years. He was a Mason for over fifty-three years.
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Reynold Joseph Young --- 3/12/1913 - 7/28/2002
Reynold Joseph Young was born March 12, 1913, in Denver CO. As a young man he took for his bride his greatest love, Eva, and the couple was blessed with three children: Jolene, Lloyd , and Diane. Bro. Young was an electrician by trade.
Bro. Young was initiated in Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 229 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, December 10, 1942, Passed to a Fellowcraft, February 11, 1943, and Raised a Master Mason, March 17, 1943. Bro. Young received his 50 year recognition pin December 8, 1993. He belonged to the Masonic Fraternity for over 59 years!
Bro. Young was also a member of the Scottish Rite and served as Chaplain of Roosevelt Lodge during his association with the Lodge. Roosevelt Lodge later united with St. John's Lodge No. 9, January 1, 1998. Bro. Young was active as a youth advisor for the International Order of DeMolay, and was decorated with its highest honor when he was awarded the Legion of Honor and the Cross of Honor for service to that organization.
Our brother passed to the Celestial Lodge on July 28, 2002, and continues to serve the Supreme Architect of the Universe.
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Fred Rogers --- 11/25/1918 - 8/23/2002
Fred Rogers blended an unparalleled love of business, volunteerism and philanthropy to create an enduring legacy in each area of his life. Bro.. Rogers, a longtime Mercer Island resident, died Friday, Aug. 23 at age 83, after an extended illness. He was born to early Seattle residents Emma and Harold Rogers on Nov. 25, 1918, the third from the oldest in a family of nine children. A 1937 graduate of Broadway High School, he graduated from the University of Washington in 1941, where he majored in journalism and later wrote for a number of publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle.
He served in the United States Army in World War II and helped organize newspapers in several Army camps. Later, he was transferred to the Office of War Information in San Francisco, where he wrote propaganda material, and where he met his wife, Frances. Fred and Frances were married in 1945 and moved back to Seattle, where Bro. Rogers established the Fred Rogers Company. An early "ship chandler," he became one of the largest suppliers of duty-free merchandise to ships, airports and tax-free shops around the world.
As a familiar figure around town, he seemed to know everyone, everywhere. Renowned for his charismatic personality, impeccable style and fashionable attire, he was a magnetic presence in his trademark Versace ties at meetings, boardrooms and favorite haunts. Philanthropy always played a fundamental role in his life, and he served and supported a wide variety of civic, educational, religious, arts, health and service organizations. He was founding president of the Seattle Chapter of the Leukemia Society of America and served on the Society's national board of trustees. He served on the boards of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Cornish College of the Arts and was a longtime member of the Husky Tyee Club.
Bro. Rogers was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason in Ionic Lodge No. 90, July 23, 1947. He was passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, October 1, 1947, and raised a Master Mason, October 15, 1947.
Bro. Rogers was president of Temple De Hirsch Sinai, president of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society, and president of the Temple De Hirsch Brotherhood. He was an officer in the Junior Chamber of Commerce and a leader in the National Conference of Christians and Jews. A Rotary member, he attended meetings all over the world. He was on the board of the Jewish Transcript, and served as an officer on the Jewish Family Service board. He was also active in Jewish Federation, the Kline-Galland Home, the Stroum Jewish Community Center, and was a member of the Masons and the Shriners. He belonged to many clubs, including Glendale Country Club, the Washington Athletic Club and the Bellevue Club. Through the years, he received numerous honors and awards for the tireless hours he spent as a community activist. He won special recognition from The Broadway Alumni Society's Hall of Fame, which honored him as a distinguished alumnus. An avid sports fan, Mr. Rogers never missed a Husky, Sonics or Seahawks game.
Above all, he cherished his family and would move mountains to please them. Bro. Rogers is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances; his son, Jimmy Rogers and his wife Theresa; his daughter, Linda Morgan and her husband, Michael; his grandchildren, Melissa Morgan Nelson and her husband, Marty; Todd Morgan; Zoey and Sabina Rogers; and his new 2-month-old great-granddaughter, Ariella Nelson.
He is also survived by his brothers, William Rogers and his wife Bettyann; Morton Rogers; Herb Rogers; Sidney Rogers; Robert Rogers and his wife, Bunny; his sister, Marilyn Wax and her husband, Sidney; and his brother-in-law, Rabbi David Teitelbaum and his wife, Robin. His sisters Lorraine Rogers and Helene Waldbaum Sprincin precede him in death. He dearly loved his many nieces, nephews, cousins and his extended family of close friends. Services will be held Sunday, Aug. 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple De Hirsch Sinai at 15th and Union in Seattle, followed by interment at Hills of Eternity Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
Published in print from 8/24/2002 - 8/25/2002.
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Eugene Allen Wright --- 2/23/13 - 9/3/02
Eugene Allen Wright was born in Seattle, Washington, February 23, 1913 to Elias Allen Wright and Mary Bailey Wright. Gene grew up on Capitol Hill. He attended TT Minor and Broadway High School where he met Esther Ladley who would become his wife on March 19, 1938. . He graduated from the University of Washington where he was a member of Delta Upsilon and rowed on the crew. As a young man he worked in gasoline stations at night, sorted mail at the Seattle Post Office and had a paper route in the Denny Regrade area. Two summers while in college, he worked on Trans-Pacific and Alaska merchant ships.
He graduated from the University of Washington Law School in 1937 where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi legal honorary and Order of the Coif. Upon graduation from law school he joined the law firm of Wright and Wright practicing with his father, Elias Wright. He was president of the Seattle JCs in 1941 and quickly resigned to go on active duty in the US Army. Col. Wright served in the South Pacific with the 43rd Infantry Division as a combat intelligence officer and Japanese interpreter. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and Army Commendation Medal.
While working as a partner in Wright and Wright, Gene served as a part-time municipal court judge from 1948-1952. In 1954 Judge Wright was appointed to the King County Superior Court bench where he served until 1966. In 1966 Judge Wright left the bench to become a vice president and senior trust officer at Pacific National Bank. In 1969, President Nixon appointed Judge Wright to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals where he held court until his death.
Judge Wright was a Mason for over 50 years. He was initiated into St. John's Lodge as an Entered Apprentice Mason, January 4, 1947, Passed to a Fellowcraft, September 27, 1947, and Raised a Master Mason, April 12, 1952. He was a member of Scottish Rite and bearer of the Grand Cross and member of the Nile Temple of the Shrine. He was presented with his 50-year pin this year.
Judge Wright was a member of the American Bar Association; Washington State Bar Association; Seattle King County Bar Association; American Legion; and the American Judicature Society. He also belonged to the Rainier Club, the Washington Athletic Club and was President of the Board of Visitors at University of Puget Sound Law School.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Esther Ladley Wright; a son, Gerald Allen Wright of Portola Valley, California; a daughter, Meredith Wright Morton of Olympia; a grandson and grand daughter-in-law, Alex and Jennifer Morton of Federal Way; a great granddaughter, Lexi (Alexandria) Morton and, a sister, Florence Wright Russell of Seattle.
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Edwin T. Wellock --- 5/31/03 - 10/10/02
Only seven months shy of reaching his 100th birthday, Bro. Edwin T. Wellock passed away in Tecumseh, Ontario, October 10, 2002. He was born May 31, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
We have little information about our departed brother, who lived across the continent and in our neighbor nation of Canada for many of the final years of his life.
At the age of 40, Bro. Wellock was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in St. John's Lodge No. 9 on February 12, 1944, Passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, March 25, 1944, and Raised a Master Mason, April 22, 1944. He received his 50 year certificate and pin, on May 8, 1994.
Bro. Wellock is survived by his two daughters, Patricia D. Richardson and Charlotte Graham.
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Omar K. McCart --- 1/23/21 - 11/1/02
Omar Kenneth "O.K." McCart of Eugene died Nov. 1 of age-related causes. He was 81.
Bro. McCart, who was also known as "Mac," was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Carryville, Wis., to Dallas and Elsie Pagel McCart. He married Ruth Wyatt in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, on Aug. 17, 1940.
Bro. McCart served in the Merchant Marine. He received a bachelor's degree from Southern Oregon College and a master's degree from Chico State College. He worked as a marine diesel engineer. He was also employed as a professor of diesel technologies at Oregon Institute of Technology for 23 years. He lived in Brookings from 1980 until 1998.
Bro. McCart was initiated into St. John's Lodge No. 9 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, June 28, 1958. He was passed to a Fellowcraft, July 26, 1958, and raised a Master Mason, August 30, 1958. He was presented his 40th year pin at our 138th anniversary dinner, in 1998. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Nile Temple Shriners in Seattle, the Hillah Temple Shriners in Medford and Elks Lodge No. 1247 in Klamath Falls.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kenneth of Tigard, OR and Douglas of Veneta, OR; a daughter, Peggy Jane Miller of Veneta; a brother, Darrel of Spanaway, WA.; eight grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
A family memorial service was held. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.
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Orvel C. Cavanah --- 4/23/14 - 11/6/02
Bro. Orvel C. Cavanah died alone in his sleep at Judson Park Nursing Home, Des Moines, WA, November 6, 2002. He was 88 years pf age.
Born in Keytesville, MO, April 23, 1914, he later married and had at least one son. While living in Valdez, Alaska, he joined Valdez Lodge No. 168. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice, September 21, 1955, passed to a Fellowcraft, November 2, 1955, and raised a Master Mason, November 26, 1955. He affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9, October 9, 1979. He was a Mason for 47 years.
Bro. Cavanah will receive direct cremation. No services will be held.
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Sidney E. Doyle --- 5/16/06 - 10/18/02
Bro. Sidney E. Doyle passed away of cardiac arrest at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, Friday, October 18, 2002. He had been hospitalized with pneumonia and had recovered from his illness and expected to go home that very day. Born in Seattle on May 16, 1906, he was 96 years old when he died suddenly and peacefully.
Bro. Doyle was the retired chairman of the University of Mississippi Department of City Planning, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, member of several real estate appraisal and city planning professional organizations, Vestryman at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Oxford, MI, last surviving charter member of Rough Riders, charter member of the Exchange Club of Oxford and a state representative of American Association of Retired Persons. He was an avid mountaineer in his youth, member of the Mountaineers in Seattle and was an active member of the mountain rescue squad.
Bro. Doyle was initiated into St. John's Lodge No. 9 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, August 30, 1941, passed to a Fellowcraft September 27, 1941, and raised a Master Mason October 25, 1941. He received his 50 year pin December 18, 1991.
Bro. Doyle was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece Stuart Doyle. He is survived by a sister, Virginia C. Sellen of Seattle.
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Roy S. Hiatt --- 4/29/23 - 10/30/02
Bro. Roy S. Hiatt was born April 29, 1923, in Parsons, Kansas. He married Violet, who preceded him in death. He was a mill worker in Seattle when he joined the Masonic fraternity.
Bro. Hiatt was initiated into St. John's Lodge No. 9 as an Entered Apprentice, May 7, 1949, passed to a Fellowcraft, June 25, 1949, and raised a Master Mason, October 29, 1949. He was awarded his 50 year pin, May 3, 1999.
Bro. Hiatt passed to that Celestial Lodge, October 30, 2002, in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by a son, Richard Hiatt, who lives in Las Vegas.
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Herbert I. Gottschalk --- 6/14/27 - 11/17/02
Bro. Herbert I. Gottschalk was born in Aberdeen, WA, June 14, 1927. He passed away November 17, 2002. Bro. Gottschalk died of complications of pneumonia, originating from an attack of E-Coli.
Bro. Gottschalk was a fine gentleman and true Brother. He was 75 years of age, caring and loving dearly his wife Reinee, who survives, but suffers with an extreme case of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Bro. Gottschalk came to us through the consolidation of Ionic Lodge No. 90. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason, February 1, 1950, passed to a Fellowcraft, March 1, 1950, and raised a Master Mason, June 7, 1950. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and the Nile.
For many years Bro. Gottschalk lived on Mercer Island, then following retirement in the insurance industry, lived nine months of the year in Hawaii, and three summer months back in Seattle.
It is for his "snowbird" existence that we named our July summer program "Herb's Night," to recognize those who are away for a good part of the year but can join us at Lodge when they "fly home." He received his 50 year Masonic pin at our 2000 Herb's Night meeting.
Bro. Gottschalk leaves a son Mark, and daughter Michele Peterson, as well as his beloved Reinee.
Bro. Herb will be missed. His humor and inspirational messages via the internet will long be remembered. Our Supreme Architect now watches him a little more closely with love and blessed protection.
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William C. Ufer --- 3/21/16 - 12/2/02
William C. Ufer was born March 21, 1916 in Dickinson, N.D. He passed away peacefully December 2, 2002. Bro. Ufer was the beloved husband of Lola for 63 years, and is also survived by his two children, Gary and Gloria.
Bro. Ufer was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason in King Solomon Lodge No. 60, November 15, 1937, passed to a Fellowcraft, February 8, 1938, and raised a Master Mason, March 21, 1938. He affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9 January 27, 1962. He received his 50 year pin April 30, 1988. He was a Master Mason for 64 years.
Bill retired from the Railroad in 1979 after 40 years of loyal service, then worked as a crossing guard in West Seattle for 20 years. He was a kind, loving and generous man who will be missed by many.
Besides his wife and children Bro. Ufer is survived by brothers Ernie and Jack; sisters Anna Mae and Marguerite; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family requests donations in his memory to Kenny Endowment Fund, 7125 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle 98136, (206) 937-2800.
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