Sad News

The Golden Chain of our Grand Chapter has again been broken by the passing of Sylvia Palmer, PGM yesterday morning, Feb 8th.  Sylvia was a gracious wonderful lady with a radiant smile and a friend to all.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sad News

Once again, our Golden Chain has been broken, with the passing of Brother Ben Merrill of Stanwood Chapter.  A 60+ year member of both Camano Lodge and Stanwood Chapter, his happy countenance will be sorely missed.  A memorial service is being held Friday, January 26, at 1:00 p.m. at the Stanwood Masonic Hall.  Please join us in remembering Ben.

Bud Holm, Poulsbo Chapter has passed away.  Services will be on May 30th at 7:30 pm at Warren G. Harding Lodge in Poulsbo.

Memorial for Dorothy and Chris Olsen

Memorial for Dorothy and Chris Olsen  is Saturday July 9th, 2016 at 11 A.M. at Wallin Funeral Home  1811 NE 16th Ave Oak Harbor. Take Hwy 20 into Oak Harbor, pass Auld Holland Inn at first stop light NE16th Ave turn left, just up the road Wallin Funeral Home on the Right. Refreshments following.
Thank you Mary Nelson

Memorial Service for Gary Jacobs

The memorial service for Gary Jacobs (Night Owl Deputy Instructor & Escort of Grand Secretary Irene Jacobs) will be Monday, December 21st at 11:00 AM at the Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Sad News.

Very sad news.  Gary Jacobs, husband of our Grand Secretary , Irene, had a massive stroke and passed away this evening.  Her reception tomorrow has been cancelled.  Please keep her and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Sad news

Very sad news from PGM Diane Osborne:

A message just came over the Caringbridge site from her son Rich that Joy Lough, PGM and Past Worthy Grand Ruth, went to be with Buck this morning. Both boys, Rich and Shaun, were with her.

She is now at peace, out of pain, and with her beloved Buck.

Diane

Nancy Mouat Memorial Information

The following was posted on Facebook by Micheal Mouat regarding his mother, Nancy:

We will be Celebrating My Mother's Life twice in the next couple months. Once in Hemet at the Colonial Country Club (601 N. Kirby Street, Hemet, Ca) on December 5th @ 3 pm. The second Celebration will be held in Stanwood, Washington, at the United Methodist Church on January 23rd @ 1 pm. All our Friends and Family our invited to join us in celebrating the life of the most amazing woman we have ever known.

In the memory of Nancy Mouat (June 14, 1949-November 17, 2014)

On Monday, November 17, 2014, Nancy Mouat went to be with the Lord surrounded by her husband Wayne, son Michael, and daughter-in-law Caitlin Mouat. Many thanks in the Hemet Fire Department and AMR who tried so valiantly to save her.

Nancy dearly loved her granddaughter, Gracie, and she was one of the primary reasons she moved to California. Nancy is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Wayne Mouat, her loving daughter, Mary Mouat-Munson and husband Karl and their daughter in love, Ruby, her two wonderful sons, Michael and his wife Caitlin Mouat and William and his wife Stephanie Mouat and their children, Colby and Chandler, and her mother, Mary Coombs.

Nancy’s life was dedicated to the Order of the Eastern Star and her family. She spent her final years caring for her mother and was just beginning to enjoy retirement when she was taken from us so suddenly.

Nancy had a passion for traveling and spent the last fourteen years traveling all over the United States with her “booth” serving the Eastern Star at their many conventions.

My dearest one, your pain is through. From all of us our love to you goes on forever. This is not goodbye but just adieu.

Nancy Mouat's Passing

The following was received from PGM Cheri Moll
Just received a call from Wayne with very sad news that Nancy, former GR, passed away this morning from a heart attack.  911 was called and Nancy was rushed to the Hospital, she passed away there.  I don’t know any more at this time but thought you should all know.  I will forward additional information as I receive it.  PGP Wayne's contact information is in the current Blue Book.

Sad News

Bob Danforth, former Grand Representative of Saskatchewan, passed away on August 6^th.  Please keep his wife Barbara (former Grand Representative of Kansas) in your prayers.  Services are on Saturday, August 10^th at 11:00 AM at the Waitsburg Presbyterian Church.

PGP Roy Sharp’s (former Grand Representative of Arkansas) younger brother passed away in California.  Please keep the family in your prayers and for safe travels.

Services for Norma DeGeest (former Grand Representative of British Columbia/Yukon) will be held on Monday, August 19th at Greenacres Cemetery (corner of Northwest Road and Axton Road, Ferndale, WA). Eastern Star will do their service at the graveside at noon and there will be a memorial service following. Please continue to pray for the peace and comfort of the family as they deal with their loss as well as numerous other health issues of their own.

Sad News

Condolences need to go to Eunice Butterfield and family on the passing of PGP Al Butterfield. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Service plans pending. He will be greatly missed by so many!

Sad News

Betty Holand, Former Grand Representative of Texas, passed away February 23rd.  She was Grand Treasurer Emeritus and Past Grand Adah.

 A service has been planned for March 16 at 11:00 a.m. -- Coleman Mortuary Chapel, 422 5th St in Hoquiam.

Services for Grand Chaplain

The services for Grand Chaplain Tom Henson will be held Friday, January 11, 2013. at 11am.
Cheney Funeral Home
1632 W 1st St
Cheney WA
There will be a reception following the services
United Church of Christ (where Tom had his reception in October)
423 N 6th St.
Cheney WA
Cards can be sent to Tom's family at his daughter's home
Kristina & Larry Hardie
817 Salnave
Cheney WA 99004

Very Sad News

It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you of the passing of Tom Henson, Grand Chaplain, today at about 5pm. His escort Marilyn Schahfer was with him at the time of his death. Tom was recently released from rehab after being in Sacred Heart Hospital. There are no details yet regarding services but I will pass along that information as soon as it becomes available. 

Tom was a member of Martha Chapter in Cheney. 

Gerry Mosler

Worthy Grand Matron

Services for Anita Borst

Kathleen Miller, her husband Daryl is Anita’s brother, called to say that Anita’s services will be this Saturday, November 17th in Wilbur.   Burial will be at 1:00 pm at the cemetery in Wilbur with a memorial service following at the Community Presbyterian Church, 11 NE Cole St, Wilbur at 2:00 pm.

Sad news

Anita Borst of Evening Star Chapter in Almira and Past Grand Ruth for Linda Runyan and Dick Weigel passed away this morning around 2 am.  Please keep Phil and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Update on Ruth Hammer's Service

Ruth Hammer’s (who passed away on November 5^th) service will be Monday, November 19^th at 10:00 AM at Einan’s Funeral Home, 915 By-Pass Highway, Richland.  Cards can be sent to the family at the address in the 2012-13 Blue Book as she is listed as Worthy Matron of Richland Chapter.

More Sad News

OES Sisters and Brothers –

I have just received word that our golden chain has been broken with the passing this afternoon (November 7th) of our beloved Brother Joe Ivey, Senior Past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Arizona. A memorial service will be scheduled for later in the month, and I’ll let you all know as soon as I have any details. Sister Carmen is both in grief and exhausted, and needs our support; sending a card to let her know that your thoughts and prayers are with her would be appreciated. Any mail sent to the Seattle address in the Blue Book will be forwarded to Carmen in Arizona.

Love & Hugs,
Judy Turchin
Analia #112

Sad News

Ruth Hammer, Worthy Matron of Richland Chapter #239 passed way today (November 5). She was ill for few months; went home very quick.  No other details available at this time.

Sad News / Service for Charlotte Pearson

Stanwood’s Golden Chain has once again been broken. Our Sister, Charlotte Pearson, passed away October 28, 2012. Services will be held Saturday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, 27001 88th Avenue NW in Stanwood. Graveside services will immediately follow the funeral, with a reception at the Stanwood Masonic Hall following that. Condolences can be sent to the Family of Charlotte Pearson, c/o Dennis Pearson, P O Box 191, North Lakewood, WA 98259.