Bruno Zittlau - 8/14/35 - 12/26/11
WBro. Bruno Zittlau was born August 14, 1935, to Edward and Johanna (Schewe) Zittlau in Lonska, East Prussia. In 1939 his family moved to Thorun, Germany. As the Second World War was drawing to an end, the advancing Russian Army forced his family to flee behind a wagon and team of horses in below zero weather to West Germany.
Once the war drew to a close Bruno was able to continue his grade school education. He had to work for local farmers to help supplement the family income while his father was a Russian POW. His father was released in late 1947.
In 1951, a farmer in Iowa contacted the family offering to sponsor and pay their way to the United States. In return, Bruno and his family were required to work for him for a year. At the age of 15, WBro. Zittlau traveled by train with the family to Sioux City, Iowa. After working for the farmer Bruno took a job working for a candy kitchen and bakery in Sioux City. In 1955 he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving for four years.
In 1957 Bruno married Elaine Welcher. They were blessed with two sons, Raymond - born June 26, 1959 and Terry - born November 26, 1966. The family moved to Seattle, Washington, in 1960 and purchased their present home in 1962.
WBro. Zittlau was initiated into Elliot Bay Lodge No. 257 on September 9, 1981, passed to a Fellowcraft April 16, 1981, and raised a Master Mason September 8, 1982. He served as Master of Elliot Bay Lodge in 1987 and 1995. Elliot Bay merged with St. John's Lodge No. 9 on April 15, 1997. WBro. Bruno was a member of Occidental Lodge No. 72 and Ancient Light Lodge No. 88 of Vancouver, BC. Our brother also was a member of the Seattle Valley of the Scottish Rite and the Nile Shrine. He and his wife were active members of the Occidental and Doric Chapters of the Order of Eastern Star. He served as Worthy Patron of Daylight Chapter.
Our brother passed to the Celestial Lodge on December 26, 2011. He leaves his wife Elaine (Pat) Zittlau, his two sons, Ray and Terry, two grandsons, Scott and David and two step-granddaughters, Chelsie and KayLee.
Memorial services were held in Seattle, Washington on January 4, 2012. Military honors will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, Thursday, January 5.
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Mordie M. Eskenazi - 2/8/30 - 12/26/11
Mordie M. Eskenazi was born in Seattle on March 8, 1930 to Isaac and Esther Eskenazi. WBro. Mordie graduated from Garfield High School and attended Seattle University. He met the love of his life, Marian Alhadeff at Leschi Elementary school in the second grade. They were married on June 27th 1954 in Seattle.
Our brother was a talented interior designer and top salesman at Doces Furniture for two and a half decades. In 1973, he opened his own store on Broadway in Seattle. Mr. Esky's Fine Furniture flourished with "Mike Esky" at the helm.
Mordie and Marian were active in the community and enjoyed theater and supporting Pacific Northwest artists in the 1960s and 70s. Mordie also appeared in local Bathhouse productions and even landed a role under his stage name Mike Esky with Connie Stevens in the movie Scorchy, which was filmed here in Seattle.
WBro. Eskenazi was initiated in Ionic Lodge No. 90, September 4, 1957, passed to a Fellowcraft, October 30, 1957, and raised a Master Mason, January 22, 1958. He served as Master of Ionic Lodge in 1965. He was a member of the Seattle Valley of the Scottish Rite. He was a Master Mason for 53 years.
Our brother enjoyed his retirement, traveling and enjoying many activities with Marian, playing golf with his buddies, a good cigar, and a friendly, laughter-filled poker game with friends and relatives. His humor, warmth, and genuine interest in other people captivated his many friends, co-workers, his beloved extended family, and everyone whose path he crossed.
Mordie was extraordinarily close with his family including his three sons, Ken (Greg), Drew and David (Sharon), and two grandsons, Michael and Joe. many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is survived by his brother Jack (Andy) and was preceded by his brothers Ralph (Edith) and Zeke (Esther).
Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, WBro. Mordie Eskenazi passed away December 26th 2011. Services were held at Sephardic Brotherhood Cemetery, Shoreline, on Dec 28th.
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Alfred John "AJ" Wold - 11/6/31 - 1/2/12
Alfred John Wold was born in Seattle on November 6, 1931, a twin brother to Past Master Warren J. Wold. Bro. "AJ" Wold served four years in the Air Force; he graduated from the University of Washington. His career was spent at the Seattle Times as a printer for 30+ years, where he retired January 16th, 2001.
Our Brother was the beloved husband of 26 years to his second wife, Leola. He was a wonderful stepfather to Susan, Del (now deceased), and Karen.
Bro. Wold was initiated in Ionic Lodge No. 90, May 25, 1958, passed to a Fellowcraft, March 19, 1958, and raised a Master Mason, April 19, 1958. He served as Secretary of Ionic Lodge in 1966 - 1970. He was a member of the Seattle Valley of the Scottish Rite. He and his brother played trombone in the Nile Shrine band. In 2008 he received his 50 year pin from his nephew WBro. Jim Wold who was serving as Master of St. John's Lodge No. 9 at that time. He was a Master Mason for 54 years.
With his brother Warren, "AJ" owned an airplane and enjoyed flying. Bro. Wold was a quiet man who enjoyed spending time with his family. In his final years he was in ill health and lived quietly in a care giving senior home in Port Orchard, WA. He passed away on January 2, 2012, a week after learning he had cancer.
Bro. Wold is survived by his wife Leola, two of his three children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Jim and Andy.
His wishes were to be cremated and have his ashes spread over water.
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