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M Beverly Bright-Hall’s husband Felton Hall’s memorial will be May 24th at 1:00pm at Evergreen Washelli funeral home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, Wa. 97133
 
I visited with her and her sister this morning. She thanks everyone for her beautiful basket. Please continue to keep her and her family in your prayers🙏🏽
Greetings, Sisters and Brothers,
 
God called home PM Beverly Bright-Hall’s husband of nearly 62 years – Felton Hall on 4/20/25. I talked with her on yesterday and she is surrounded by her loving family. Please keep our dear sister and her family lifted in fervent prayer. As soon as I get more information regarding memorial services, I will certainly share accordingly.
 
Cards and words of encouragement can be sent to:
PM Beverly Bright-Hall
4005 231st PL SW
Mount Lake Terrace, WA 98043
Sisters and Brothers,
 
It is with sadness that I share with you that PGM Millicent Blocquer’s niece passed yesterday. Her niece resided in South Carolina. While she has passed away from cancer at 35, she leaves behind her husband and her legacy in their three children, of which the oldest is 4 years of age. I ask that you pray for PGM Blocquer as she and her family grieves her niece’s loss. 
Sisters and Brothers,
 
Please keep WM Pamela Nolan-Simms and her family lifted up in your prayers. Her granddaughter, Alora Divine – Jewel Parson recently passed. While there are no words that may console such a difficult loss, your thoughtfulness and kind expressions of love is appreciated.
 
Good morning, Sisters and Brothers,
 
I pray this email finds you well and filled with peace. I am sending this message to inform you that PGP Lester Laris of Cascade #20 passed on yesterday, March 2, 2025. He served our PHGC OES, State of Washington and Jurisdiction from 1999-2001. As soon as I get more information, it will be shared accordingly with you.  Please keep his family, friends, Chapter #20, and each other lifted up in prayer.

Please keep PGM Theresa Bartholomew in prayer as she has been in the hospital (Kaiser Permanente in Seattle) since Monday being treated for complications of the flu virus.

These are the times for the Life Celebration of our mom, Rose Enoch
2/7 Friday Public Viewing Mountain View Memorial Main Bldg.
12 noon-5pm
 
2/7 Friday OES and HOJ Masonic Services Garden Chapel 6pm
HOJ and OES will preform service and resolution
DOI and Golden Circle RESOLUTIONS ONLY, no service
 
2/8 Saturday Public Viewing Shiloh 10am-11:45am
2/8 Saturday Life Celebration Shiloh Baptist Church of Tacoma WA 12pm
Repast immediately after service. The service will be live streamed on the church fb page as well as the you tube site Shiloh Baptist Church Tacoma Wa
 
2/10 Monday Burial Service Mountain View 2:30pm
Mom’s favorite color was blue. Those that wish can join us in wearing blue.
We ask our Masonic family to please come and be regaled.
Flowers can be sent to Mountain View
It is with great sadness that I inform you that PMAGM Rose Enoch quietly passed  away Sunday  afternoon at 12:15 p.m.  She passed away quietly in her sleep.
 
There will be Masonic Services.  I will keep you informed of the time and date of the services.
 
Please keep the family, especially MAGM Martha Davis and PGJ Larry Opher and her close Masonic friends in your thoughts and prayers.
 
Condolences can be sent to 
 
PGJ Larry Opher
717 187th E Street
Spanaway WA  98387
Sisters and Brothers,
Please keep the family of WM Gail Lawrence in prayer. Her son and daughter n’law have 3 children all under the age of 6. Her daughter n’law, Alexis Lawrence recently passed. This is devastating for the family. WM Lawrence and PP Lawrence have flown to be by their family’s side. Again, please keep them lifted up in prayer. 
It is with my broken heart that we announced that PMAGM  Rose Enoch has been placed on home hospice. We asked for your cooperation at this time to restricting your phone calls and calling ahead if you would like to visit. She is very weak and can hold attention no more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time.

We asked for your prayers for GIG Larry Opher, and the rest of our family. If you have questions please call PGJ Opher at (253) 381-9262. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact me to see if it is possible.
 
Get Well Cards can be sent to:
 
PMAGM Rose Enoch
523 189th St Court East
Spanaway WA  98387

I am writing to inform you of the funeral arrangements for Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Kenneth Swanigan.

Please note that there will be no Masonic services.  

Please join us in honoring MWPGM Kenneth Swanigan and celebrating his life.  

Sisters and Brothers,
 
God called home the nephew of PGM Peggy McClary yesterday. While this is certainly difficult for the family, PGM McClary has expressed that her nephew is no longer suffering and was surrounded by family as he transitioned. Please keep both she and her family lifted up in prayer. 

Sisters and Brothers, It is with sadness that I share with you that our PGP Kenneth Swanigan of Queen of Sheba #12 passed on yesterday, 1/5/25. It goes without saying that his family, friends, loved ones and members will need our prayers for peace and comfort during this time. Please keep them and our jurisdiction lifted up in prayer. When I receive more information, I will share it accordingly. 

Sisters and Brothers, 

Please keep our dear PM Sharon Laing of Olympic Chapter #2 and her family in your prayers as she is grieving the loss of her Stepfather Darrel Ray Boatwright. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit ~ Psalms 34:18

Cards and words of encouragement can be sent to:C/o Darrel Ray Boatwright 1300 Silverdale Dr Apt 3902 Conroe, Texas 77301

PM Rose Enoch, of Olympic Chapter #2 suffered a stroke on yesterday and she is still hospitalized at the moment… but GOD…. Please keep both she, PP Larry Opher, and all of her family lifted up in fervent prayer. 

I’ve been informed that PGP Lester Laris suffered a stroke and is currently in Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound located at 630 S. Pear St., Tacoma, WA.  He is expected to return home on Thanksgiving Day.
 
Please send up prayers for PGP Laris.
PM Donna Rayford of Esther Chapter #27 recently laid her father, James O. Washington, to rest.
 
Please keep her and her family in fervent prayer. 
  “Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mathew 5:4

Cards and condolences can be sent to:
Donna Rayford 
24130 Tres Arroyos
San Antonio TX 78255
Greetings,
Please see the update regarding PM Claudell Baxter’s Memorial Services
 
It is with sadness that I inform you all that our Beloved Sister & Grand Life Member Claudell Baxter passed on yesterday. She was a devoted member of Olympic Chapter #2 and an exceptional Grand Marshall in the East. I do not have any information to share regarding memorial services at this time. 
 
Please pray for our dear Sister’s family, Olympic Chapter #2, and everyone who may be grieving as they experience her loss🙏
 
Funeral services for PM Baxter will be held November 23, 2024 at 11am at St. John Transformation Ministries, 2001 South J. St., Tacoma.


She will be laid to rest on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:30pm at the National Cemetery.

Cards can be sent to :
3622 Crestview Drive W., University Place, WA 98466
C/o: Michael Baxter

There will not be a Masonic service.

Greetings, Sisters and Brothers 

 

Please keep the Breckenridge family lifted up in prayer. PP Sidney Breckenridge Sr. of Olympic Chapter #2 was called home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2024. As soon as we have more information regarding memorial services, I will share it accordingly. In all things there is a time and a season and no one knows when our appointed time will come. “Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mathew 5:4

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10am at Allen AME Church, MLK Drive, Tacoma.

Cards and words of encouragement can be mailed to the Breckenridge family at:

1318 N. Hawthorne St.

Tacoma, WA  98406

Greetings, Sisters and Brothers, 

 

Please keep the Breckenridge family lifted up in prayer. PP Sidney Breckenridge Sr. of Olympic Chapter #2 was called home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2024. As soon as we have more information regarding memorial services, I will share it accordingly. In all things there is a time and a season and no one knows when our appointed time will come. “Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mathew 5:4

Cards and words of encouragement can be mailed to the Breckenridge family at:

1318 N. Hawthorne St.

Tacoma, WA  98406

It is with sadness that I inform you all that our Beloved Sister & Grand Life Member Claudell Baxter passed on yesterday. She was a devoted member of Olympic Chapter #2 and an exceptional Grand Marshall in the East. I do not have any information to share regarding memorial services at this time. 
 
Please pray for our dear Sister’s family, Olympic Chapter #2, and everyone who may be grieving as they experience her loss🙏

Please pray for Heroine Evelyn Ingrem and PMAGM Linda Brown who are in St Joseph Hospital, Tacoma.   They are members of Willie K. Jennings Court.    Please pray for a quick recovery.

Please pray for PGP Kenneth Swanigan who has had multiple heart attacks today.  He is in OverLake Medical Center in Seattle.  
 
PLEASE PRAY, PRAY, PRAY FOR HIM.

Prayers need for:

PGMaster Gilber McClary

PGMaster Carlton Tucker

PM Raquel Langer

PMAGM Rose Enoch

Sister Shantae Woodruff’s Family

PGMaster Julius Brown’s Mother

HPGMaster Hank Sheegog’s Grandson, Wife and Grandchild

WM Freed Reed’s Aunt

PGM Euna Green and her Sister

WM Earlie Hudson

Please pray for the healing and comfort of our sister and brothers below. As we pray for them, let’s also include prayer and strength for their loved ones as they continue to provide support for them. 

PM Rose Enoch – has pneumonia 

Past Grand Master Gil McClary – released from the hospital 

PP Lary Opher – at home resting 

In Peace and Blessings,

Dr. Tysha Tolefree

Grand Worthy Matron

Prince Hall Grand Chapter, OES

State of Washington and Jurisdiction

Good morning, Sisters and Brothers,
I ask that you keep PGWM Lisa Horton of Eureka Grand Chapter, PH OES, State of New York (https://www.oesegcny.org/officers/) in your prayers. I ask that you lift her and her family up as they will need the type of comfort that only God can provide. She has sent the correspondence below regarding details for her father’s homegoing service and where to send cards accordingly. 
 
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 
 
In His Love,
Dr. Tysha Tolefree
Grand Worthy Matron
PHGC Order of Eastern Star 
State of Washington and Jurisdiction
253-310-3785
 
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Greetings,
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of my father
HPGWP Northern Wilcher (NY). He transitioned Wednesday, 9/11/24.
His Homegoing Service  will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at
Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church – 304 Spring St, Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-1360
 
Wake: 10:00am – 11:00am
Service: 11:00am
 
There will be No Masonic Service.
Resolutions will be read. 
 
The service will also be Live Streamed via Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church
website (www.starbethbc.org). 
 
Interment: Dale Cemetery in Ossining
Repast: Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church
 
Cards of Condolence can be sent to:
The Wilcher Family
90 Broadway – Ossining, NY  10562
 
Please keep us lifted up in prayer.
 
Thank you,
PGWM Lisa D. Horton (NY)
CCFC COGMGP
(914) 373-9370
Please keep PM Tracie Brumfield in your prayers as her husband PP Stephan Brumfield is at home recovering from a short stay in the hospital. 
 
Cards can be sent to:
 
1011 Pin Oak Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240
 

Heroine  Leah Jenkins, a new member of Willie K. Jennings Court husband, had a heart attack and is in the hospital.  Please pray for a full recovery.

PGP Lester Laris has been moved to Birch Creek Rehab Center, 5601 S. Orchard, Tacoma, WA  98409, for a few weeks.  He has had problems with his equilibrium which led to falls. He is now recuperating.Please visit him if you are able.
 
His telephone number is 253-306-1446.
His address is: 18308  80th Ave. E
                          Puyallup, WA  98375
 
Please keep PGP Laris lifted up in prayer 🙏.
 

Please keep PGM Peggy McClary’s Husband Past Grand Master Gilbert McClary in your prayers.

Please keep Grand Secretary, PGM Millicent Blocquer and her family in prayer.  She received news that her 35 year old nephew (her sister’s son) had been shot and killed here in Seattle.

It is with deep sadness to inform you that, PGM Shirley Brown older sister Betty Ann Brown was called home and is resting peacefully with our Lord and Savior.  
 
Cards and/or condolences can be sent to;
 
PGM Shirley Brown and Family
7519 95th Ave. SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
 
Please keep PGM Brown and her family in prayer during this difficult time.