Irving Isaac Israel - 11/13/38 - 4/3/07
Irving Isaac Israel was born in Seattle, WA, November 13, 1938, to Juliette and John (Asher) Israel. He was raised in the Mt. Baker community and studied at Seattle Talmud Torah and Franklin High School. He grew up with a core of friends as he went through Aleph Zadik Aleph 73 youth group and Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity at the University of Washington. A brief stop as King County Deputy Sheriff moved him into the United States Marine Corps where he spent four years as a reservist. He then entered the corporate world as a banker for Seattle First National Bank. He spent much of his time developing bank security protocols and testing for bank card machines which at the time did not exist.
While a bank trainee, WBro. Israel was initiated in Ionic Lodge No. 90 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, September 27, 1962, passed to a Fellowcraft, April 10, 1963, and raised a Master Mason, June 5, 1963. WBro. Israel joined his father and uncles as members of Ionic Lodge. WBro. Israel served as Master of Ionic Lodge in 1976. He was a Master Mason 44 years.
WBro. Israel had a passion for flowers and spent most of his career at the Cascade Market on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle. After closing the Market, he had a brief career in real estate. His sense of humor was his signature and his kindness to everyone around him was his passion.
WBro. Israel will be remembered for all the joy and light he brought to this world. He is survived by his loving wife, Corinne, his mother, Juliette, his sister, Rose Lee Jaffee, his children, Sherri Newman and Alan Israel and his grandchildren, Ryan, Brandon, Shira and Becca Newman. Funeral Services were held at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home on April 5, 2007 followed by burial at the Seattle Sephardic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Caroline Kline Galland Home, 7500 Seward Park Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118-4256.
Since its establishment in 1924, International Order of Aleph Zadik Aleph has provided Jewish and personal enrichment to hundreds of thousands of young men throughout the world. Often described as a "high school fraternity," it is part of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Inc.
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Glenn Sherman Lee 5/31/19 - 6/12/07
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.
Glenn Sherman Lee was born in Minneapolis, MN, May 31, 1919.
He was initiated in St. John's Lodge No. 9 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, March 29. 1952, passed to a Fellowcraft, April 26, 1952, and raised a Master Mason, June 28, 1952. He was awarded his 40 year pin in 1992 and his 50 year pin in 2002. He was a Master Mason nearly 55 years.
He was a resident of Gig Harbor for many of his later years.
Bro. Glenn Sherman Lee had a stroke May 12th and passed to that Celestial Lodge, June 12, 2007.
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Dio Pritchett Richardson - 8/28/19 - 10/6/07
Dio Pritchett Richardson was born in Seattle, Washington, on August 28, 1919. Following his years at Roosevelt High School, Bro. Dio graduated from the University of Washington in 1942, where he was a member of ROTC and the Oval Club. During World War II, Bro. Richardson deployed with the 15th Infantry Regiment from Fort Lewis to French North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, earning five Battle Stars. He remained in Italy for a year with occupation forces in Civil Affairs Unit under the British 8th Army. Returning to Seattle, our brother attended Law School at the University of Washington where he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.
Dio Richardson worked and raised his family in Seattle. His career was in property development and management. He co-founded the Puget Sound Civil War Roundtable, and was a long-standing member of the Bellevue Gyro Club.
Bro. Richardson was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason, October 31, 1959, passed to a Fellowcraft, June 25, 1960, and raised a Master Mason, July 30, 1960. He passed his proficiency August 27, 1960. His brother Jackson Richardson is also a member of St. John's Lodge No. 9. A Scottish Rite 32nd degree Freemason, Bro. Dio was also a member the Nile Shrine.
Our brother passed away the evening of October 6, 2007 in Seattle, with family at his side.
He is survived by his son, David Barr Richardson and his daughter, Darcie Anne Richardson, and his brother, Jackson Childress Richardson. He is also survived by his dear friend, Phyllis Koskinin. At the request of the deceased, there will be no memorial service, other than a private family service. An informal breakfast to honor and remember Dio was held on Friday, October 12th at the Ballard Smoke Shop.
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Glenn R. Cramer 7/7/22 - 9/6/07
Glenn R. Cramer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 7, 1922, the son of Don and Esther (Johnson) Cramer. Glenn was a 1943 graduate of the University of Illinois and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. Completing a 40 year merchandising career with Allied Stores, Glenn retired in 1985 as President of Wren's Department Store.
Brother Cramer was initiated into Ionic Lodge No. 90 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, November 5, 1952, passed to a Fellowcraft, January 7, 1953, and raised a Master Mason, February 25, 1953.
He was a member of the Springfield (Ohio) Rotary Club. Glenn was an active advocate for mental health services, serving as a Trustee for the Clark County (Ohio) Mental Health Foundation and held various leadership positions within the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clark County. He was an avid bridge player with a Bronze Life Master ranking, and a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.
Our brother passed to the Celestial Lodge above, September 9, 2007, in Springfield, Ohio. Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Vivienne S. Cramer; four children, Dee (Jack) Rafferty of Houston, Texas, Michael Cramer of Springfield, and Pat Cramer and P.J. Cramer of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two brothers, Howard (Themis) Cramer of Atlanta, Georgia, Mark (Mary) Cramer of Morton Grove, Illinois; and two nieces.
The family extends appreciation for the excellent care given Glenn, and to the staff at Mercy Medical Center and Forest Glen Health Campus. A celebration of Glenn's life was held Thursday, September 13, 2007. Donations may be sent to NAMI of Clark County, 224 East Street-Rear, Springfield, Ohio 45505. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com.
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Michael S. Rust 7/27/57 - 12/3/07
… take a message to Michael,
message to Michael
Ask him to start for home today
When you find him please let him know
Rich or poor, I will always love him so
Bro. Michael Steven Rust was born in Hempstead, New York, July 27, 1957. Following his high school graduation and freshman year at Lehigh University he emigrated from the east coast and attended the University of Washington and Western Washington State University. At the former, Bro. Rust worked at the cyclotron, machine shop and on boats. From the latter he received a degree in technology education and geology. By his admission, the greater part of his education developed from his work as a machinist, cabinetmaker, sailing instructor and boat bum.
Bro. Rust tells us that he spent a few too many years as a teacher at the high school and community college levels, paying his dues for those years spent as a student in similar surroundings in New York. During that time he taught Earth Science, Machine Shop, Building Construction, and Physics. His last few years, he traded in his "teacher clothes" for those he was much more comfortable wearing - those of a union electrician. This career change led Michael through the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) apprenticeship program to become a journeyman IBEW electrician in 2004, after which he rapidly became a foreman with General Construction. He loved his work, the challenges and its camaraderie.
Bro. Rust was initiated into St. John's Lodge No. 9 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, October 11, 1997, passed to a Fellowcraft, November 1, 1997, and raised a Master Mason, December 6, 1997. He served as St. John's Master in 2004. His fraternal activities and relationships were an important part of his life.
Following a long battle with acute myeloid leukemia, Bro. Michael passed to that Celestial Lodge, December 3, 2007. He leaves his loving wife Alexandra (Alex) Rust; stepsons Damian Puggelli and Orion Brown; parents, Robert and Abby Rust; brother and sister-in-law Peter and Judy Rust; nieces and nephews Leigh, Michael, Alyssa, and Lindsey Rust; a most incredible circle of friends, and his good friend Sasha Bear, a German shepherd, all who love him dearly.
A memorial service to celebrate Michael's life was held Sunday, December 16th, 2007, at Greenwood Masonic Center. Donations may be made in his memory to City of Hope Leukemia Program.
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Reginald Harold Wright - 5/30/24 - 3/14/07
Though we mourn the departure of a beloved Brother from the circle of our fraternity, we believe that he has entered into a higher brotherhood, to engage in nobler duties and in more exalted work; to find rest from earthly labor and refreshment from earthly care.
Reginald Harold Wright passed away Wednesday, March 14th, 2007, at the age of 82. Our brother served in the Naval "SeaBees" during WWII.
Brother Wright was initiated into Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 229 as an Entered Apprentice Mason, November 14, 1987, passed to a Fellowcraft, January 9, 1986, and raised a Master Mason, March 13, 1986. He was a member of the fraternity twenty-one years.
Brother Reggie was very active in the Greenwood community as an accountant and business leader. In addition to being a Freemason, he was also a member of the Elks Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, in 1994. He is survived by his two children, Dennis Wright and Rebecca Gustelius, four grandchildren, one great grandchild and his sister, Dolores McEachern.
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Max Leichtag - 10/18/19 – 11/4/07
Max Leichtag, also known as Lee Leichtag, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, October 18, 1919.
Bro. Leichtag was a pharmaceutical salesman when he was initiated into Elliot Bay Lodge No. 257, January 27, 1950. He was passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, March 10, 1950, and raised a Master Mason, May 6, 1950. He received his 50-year pin in 2000. He was a Mason for 57 years.
Our Brother was the owner of MD Pharmaceutical Inc. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Community Advisory Board and Seacrest Village Retirement Center of Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
Bro. Leichtag passed away November 4, 2007, in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
He was 88 years old. Survivors include his wife, Andre “Toni” Leichtag; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
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Jackson C. Richardson - 8/17/21 - 11/15/07
Jackson C. Richardson was born in Seattle, WA, August 17, 1921, the youngest of five children of Dio Richardson and Ida Pritchett Richardson. He attended WSU and graduated from the Naval Reserve Officers Program from University of Washington with a BS Degree in Naval Science and a BA Degree in Business Administration. He received an MBA with Honors from the U of Pennsylvania. During WWII he worked in the shipyards building destroyers before enlisting for active duty in the Navy (1943 to 46), during which he qualified for officers training, and was discharged as a Lt jg in 1954.
Bro. Richardson was initiated into American River Lodge No. 795, June 14, 1960. He was passed to a Fellowcraft Mason, March 7, 1961, and raised a Master Mason, May 10, 1961. He affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9, January 27, 1968, joining his brother Dio, a member of St. John's since 1960. Bro. Jackson’s father (Dio) and grandfather Joseph Pritchett, a Confederate veteran, had also been members of this lodge. He was a member of the Kennewick Valley Scottish Rite and of the Shrine. He was a Mason for 46 years.
He was active in public affairs, serving twenty years as a Commissioner of the Port of Benton, on the Washington Public Ports Assn. Board and an Honorary Life Member, Pacific N W Waterway Assn. Board, Good Roads Assn. Board, Richland Economic Development Council, and Tri Cities Science and Technology Park Board, Columbia Snake River Assn. Board.
He was a “fix it” guy. With a full set of tools, he will be remembered by his kids and grand kids for making neat stuff like monster kites (sent the cat up once), go carts and mini bikes
A retired nuclear engineer, Bro. Jackson passed away November 15, 2007, in Kennewick, WA., leaving his wife of 45 years Barbara and four children, Sheila Richardson, Robert Richardson, William Church and Constance Chrobuck; and seven grandchildren.
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