Room of Remembrances

  Right Puissant Companion Jay B., 1942-2025Past RDGGM, Mid-Atlantic Region   James Bryson Walsh, Sr. (“Jay B.”), age 82, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1942, in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late James and Sallie (Bryson) Walsh. Jay B. was the beloved companion

  Right Puissant Companion James R. Herrington, 1938-2024Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of DelawarePast Associate General Grand Chaplain   The Reverend James Robert Herrington, 86, of Newark, DE, died before sunrise on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Family and friends will remember Jim as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, chaplain, and Mason. He

  Most Illustrious Companion William Morse, 1944-2024Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Vermont   Companions and Sir Knights,   Many of you personally knew Brother, Companion and Sir Knight Morse, so I am including a copy of his obituary. He was a true Brother, ready at a minutes notice to take a part in any

  Most Puissant Companion Bud Himes, 1935-2024General Grand Master, 2005-2008 It is with great sadness that we report that Most Puissant Maurice C. “Bud” Himes, Past General Grand Master of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International, laid down his working tools on Wednesday, February 7th. He was 88 years old.   Most Puissant Companion Himes,

  Most Illustrious Companion Marion Crum, 1931-2023Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of IndianaPast Grand Recorder of IndianaPast Executive Secretary of CMMRF   It is with a heavy heart CMMRF reports the passing of our first Executive Secretary, Marion Keith Crum. A Memorial Service celebrating Marion’s life was held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in the

  Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin   Larry Carte, aged 73, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on January 9, 2024, at the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington. Born on January 27, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Ralph T. and Magdalene Williams Carte.   Larry, a dedicated individual, served as a member

MIC Leo LarivierePast Most Illustrious Grand MasterGrand Council of Maine Leopold “Leo” R. Lariviere Jr.,75, of Scarborough, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The Pine Point Center in Scarborough, ME. He was born in Biddeford on September 22, 1947, a son of Leopold Sr. and Marie (Paquette) Lariviere. Leo was educated in the Biddeford

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Rankin (Dillon, Montana), born in Mingo, Iowa, who passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin It is with great sadness we report the death of M.I. Comp. & REPGC Randolph S. Disney this morning of the Maryland York Rite. All Maryland Councils are directed to drape their Altars for two Assemblies or until the Semi-Annual Grand Assembly in May. Our local Commanderies shall make

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin Please send your prayers of condolences and comfort to the friends and family of our beloved Worshipful Brother Urban \’Pete\’ Peters, who laid down his working tools and was raised to the Celestial Lodge on Sunday morning March 12, 2023. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. Brother Peters

Submitted by Most Illustrious Companion Norman Lane, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Idaho Arthur F. EasleyMost Illustrious Grand Master of Idaho, 2011 Art, 84 from Meridian Idaho passed away quietly in his sleep in the early morning hours of 8 February 2023 after a long battle with prostate and bone cancer. He is survived by

Submitted by Companion Wayne Rolif Deeis (Dee) DuttweilerMost Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas, 1991-1992 Deeis (Dee) Duttweiler, 96, Atchison passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Medicalodge of Atchison, KS. Masonic services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, October 17, 2022, at St. Mark\’s Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS, followed by funeral services with Rev.

Submitted by MIC Dale Imbleau, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Oregon Loren E. Schrock, 1941-2022Most Illustrious Grand Master of Oregon, 2013-2014 Loren Elwood Schrock was born May 14, 1941 and died December 3, 2022. He served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Oregon from 2013-2014. BIOGRAPHYLOREN ELWOOD SCHROCKBorn: May

Submitted by MIC Jim McGee, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Alabama Jack C. Wade, 1944-2022Most Illustrious Grand Master of Alabama, 2008-2009 Jack Colin Wade of Pelham, Alabama, born May 12, 2022, passed away November 29, 2022. Most Illustrious Companion Wade served as Most Illustrious Grand Master from 2008-2009, Most Excellent Grand High Priest from 2013-2014,

Submitted by MIC John A. Gallant, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of New York Stephan A. Rubinstein, 1945-2022Most Illustrious Grand Master of New York, 2022 Stephen A. Rubinstein was born in Fitchburg Mass, on June 27, 1945. He was a graduate of Fitchburg High School and that of Franklin and Marshall College with a Bachelor’s Degree

Dewey L. Keller, 1947-2022Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of North Carolina, 2004 Dewey Lynn Keller went home to the Lord on November 7th, 2022. He was born in Catawba County on May 2nd, 1947. He is preceded in death by his father, Dewey Flowers Keller and his mother, Hazel Yount Keller. He was a member

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin Gilbert W. Carlton passed away in Denver on October 14, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born April 16, 1935 to Iva Lena Cannedy Carlton and Gilbert W. Carlton, Sr. in Wichita Falls, Texas. Gilbert lost his mother to breast cancer in 1945 when he was 10

MIC Ronald E. Metcalf, 1937-2022Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of New Hampshire Brother Ronald Edgar Metcalf, 33°, of Kittery, Maine passed away Sun., October 16, 2022. On Sat., November 12, 2022, at St. John\’s Episcopal Church at 100 Chapel St., Portsmouth, a Masonic Service will be held from 11:00am to 11:15am, followed by a Memorial

Glenda HimesFebruary 29, 1944-September 26, 2022 It is with great sympathy and sadness that we must report the passing of Glenda Himes, wife of MPC Bud Himes. Mrs. Glenda J. Himes of Slocomb passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Hartford Health Care. She was 78. Mrs. Himes was born February 29, 1944 in Cobbtown,

MIC Marvin L. Chamberlain, 1931-2022Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Oklahoma It is with great sympathy and sadness that we must report the passing of Most Illustrious Companion Marvin L. Chamberlin, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 90.

MIC Roy B. Tuck Jr.Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Louisiana, 2007-2008 Most Illustrious Companion Roy B. Tuck, Jr., Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Louisiana, passed over to that undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler returns on Thursday June 24, 2022. Sir Knight Tuck served with distinction as Grand Commander of the Grand

Sheldon Lee Edwards Sr., 1934-2022Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Delaware, 1999 Sheldon Lee Edwards, Sr., age 88 of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on January 23, 1934 in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, son of the late Thomas Edwards and Alvretta Carey Edwards. He spent his early years

MIC Larry N. Flowers Sr.Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kentucky, 1995-1996 It is with great sadness that we must Inform you of the passing of our esteemed Brother Larry N Flowers, Sr. Our MIPGM has laid down the working tools of this busy life and has entered into that mystic temple above. Please remember

MIC John H. Dougan Jr.Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas, 1999-2000 Most Illustrious Grand Master of Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Kansas, 1999-2000 Right Eminent Past Grand Commander of Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, 2010-2011 John Holland Dougan, JrBorn 11/17/1938Died 05/07/2022 Companion/Sir Knight John served the Grand York Rite of Kansas

MIC Robert L. JohnstonPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of Washington, 1977-1980 Most Illustrious Grand Master of Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Washington 1977-1980 Right Eminent Past Grand Commander of Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Washington 1986- 1987 Robert J. Johnston known as “Bob” to all his Masonic Brothers, was a 74-year member

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin Robert (Bob) Love Luttrell passed away on March 3rd , 2022 at his home in Poulsbo, Washington surrounded by family and friends at the age of 80 from heart failure. Robert Luttrell is survived by his loving wife Inge-lise of 52 years. He met the love of his life

Most Illustrious Companion Steven C. SmithPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of Nebraska, 2010 Most Illustrious Companion Steven C. Smith served as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Nebraska in 2010, the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Nebraska in 2014, and the Right Eminent Grand Commander of Nebraska in 2007. He was born September 20,

Most Illustrious Companion Dale Lynn CorricePast Most Illustrious Grand Master of Illinois, 2011 Companion Dale Lynn Corrice was born January 29, 1947, to Gilbert William and Ruth Benson Corrice. Hehas a younger brother Jon William Corrice. He graduated from Orion High School where he lettered inbasketball and band before attending Blackhawk College in Moline. Married

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin It is with great sympathy and sadness that I must report the passing of Most Excellent and Most Illustrious Companion and Sir Knight John J. Petrik.  Most Excellent and Most Illustrious Companion & Sir Knight Petrik served the Grand York Rite as the Grand High Priest of the Grand

Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin It is with great sympathy and sadness that I must report the passing of Most Illustrious Companion and Sir Knight Donald H. Haralson. Most Illustrious Companion Haralson served the Grand York Rite as the Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma in 1993-1994. Obituary

Frank T. PalmerPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of MaineAugust 1, 1959 – January 26, 2022 Raymond- Frank T. Palmer, 62, passed away on January 29, 2022, after a short time with cancer. Born in Portland August 1, 1959, to Frank and Laura Palmer. Frank graduated from Gray New Gloucester High School 1977. On June 23,

Passing of MIC Everette Gloyd, 1920-2022 MIC Everette GloydPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of Missouri, 1978-1979November 26, 1920 – January 1, 2022 Everette Leonidas Gloyd, age 101, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mr. Gloyd was born on November 26, 1920 in Branson, Missouri

Passing of MIC Kerry Sluss, 1954-2021 MIC Kerry SlussPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of KentuckyMarch 4, 1954 – December 30, 2021 After a full and happy life dedicated to God, his family, and service to his community, Kerry Sluss passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He will be deeply missed by his wife of

Passing of MIC Robert K. A. Yaasi, 1940-2021 MIC Robert K. A. YaasiPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of the District of ColumbiaApril 10, 1940-September 10, 2021 Bro. Robert K. A Yaasi was initiated into Freemasonry on July 27, 1996. He was subsequently passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on August 24, 1996 and was later

Passing of Delores \”Dee\” J. Anderson, 1932-2021 Delores \”Dee\” J. Anderson1932-2021 Editor\’s Note: Dolores \”Dee\” Anderson was the wife of Most Puissant Companion Perry B. Anderson, General Grand Master 2002-2005. Dolores “Dee” J. Anderson, 89, of Pierre, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. An Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday,

Right Puissant Companion Warren Arthur CarussPast Regional Deputy General Grand Master, General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons InternationalPast Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Michigan Warren Arthur CarussPast Regional Deputy General Grand MasterPast Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Michigan Right Puissant Companion Warren Arthur Carrus passed away on October 21, 2021 at

Worshipful Brother Graham Keithley, Master, William R. Singleton Hope Lebanon Lodge #7 Kenneth D. FullerPast Grand Master, Grand Council of DC Brethren, We cordially invite you to the Masonic funerals for our departed Most Worshipful Brother Rev. Kenneth D. Fuller on October 2, 2021.  Washington Commandery No. 1 will be performing the Knights Templar funeral

Most Puissant Companion Gerald B. Cobb, Grand Master, Grand Council of Pennsylvania Gene B. CobbGrand Master, Grand Council of Pennslyvania(Photo Credit: Grand Council of PA) With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald B. Cobb (Waymart, Pennsylvania), who passed away on September 14, 2021. Most Puissant Companion Gene B. Cobb served as the 2021-2022

Right Illustrious Companion Kent R. McCandless, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, Grand Council of Idaho1939 to 2021 Kent R. McCandless, 1928 – 2021Grand Principal Conducttor of the Work, Grand Council of Idaho Kent McCandless was born in 1939, one of the last of the pre war models, in Idaho Falls. He was raised in

Most Illustrious Companion Ernest Ivan Teter, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of IdahoAugust 17, 1928, to August 11, 2021 Ernest Ivan Teter, 1928 – 2021Past Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Idaho Ernest Ivan Teter was born August 17, 1928, and died in Nampa, Idaho, on August 11, 2021. MIC Ernie served

Most Illustrious Companion Gordon Junior Karslake, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of MichiganJuly 1, 1932 – May 27, 2021 Gordon J. Karslake, 1932-2021PMIGM, Grand Council of Michigan Gordon Junior Karslake, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Lansing, MI. He was born to Gordon Elliott and Neva Ida (Thrasher) Karslake on

Right Illustrious Companion Ronald Everett Wood, Jr., Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Missouri, 1996-2001July 8, 1930 – May 25, 2021 Ronald E. Wood Jr., 1930-2021Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Missouri1996-2001 Greetings Sir Knights, Freemasonry has lost another Jewel in its Masonic Crown. Reverend, Companion, and Sir Knight Ronald Everett Wood, Jr. cast off the chains binding

Most Illustrious Companion David N. E. Kaohelaulii, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of HawaiiFebruary 25, 1930- May 5, 2021 David N. E. Kaohelaulii, 1930-2021Past Most Illustrious Grand MasterGrand Council of Hawaii David was born on Ni’ihau, Territory of Hawaii and was retired US Army Special Forces.  David\’s Masonic accomplishments include: Past Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of

Most Illustrious Companion Lowell Amundson Sr., Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Oregan August 22, 1921- April 17, 2021 Lowell E. Amundson Sr., 1921-2021Past Most Illustrious Grand Master, 1998Grand Council of Oregan Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Oregon, 1987Most Illustrious Grand Master, 1998Right Eminent Grand Commander, 1994 Lowell was born in Minneapolis, Minn., he

Most Illustrious Companion Rodney D. Middleton, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas May 11, 1961 – April 21, 2021 Rodney Middleton, 1961-2021Past Most Illustrious Grand Master, 2017-2018Grand Council of Kansas Rodney Dean Middleton was born in Newport Beach, California in 1961 and is the oldest of four children. After a few short years, his

Most Illustrious Companion David F. Snyder Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas February 23, 1930 – March 28, 2021 David F. SnyderPMIGM of Kansas 1930-2021 York Rite History:Most Illustrious Grand Master – 1992Right Eminent Grand Commander – 1985Most Excellent Grand High Priest – 1996Grand Master General (KYCH) – 2009-2010 Obituary David F. Snyder, 91,

Most Illustrious Companion Albert Hugh \”Sonny\” Miller Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Missouri July 8, 1934 – February 26, 2021 Albert Hugh \”Sonny\” MillerPMIGM of Missouri 1934-2021 Companions all, it is with much sadness that we report the death of Most Illustrious Companion Albert H. “Sonny” Miller, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council of

Most Illustrious Companion Dr. Theodore \”Ted\” Albert Fricke Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Idaho February 15, 1942 – February 18, 2021 MIC Theodore \”Ted\” Albert FrickePMIGM of Idaho 1942-2021 Past Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Idaho, 2002-03 Past Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Idaho, 2002-04 Eagle, Idaho – Dr. Theodore \”Ted\” Albert

Most Illustrious Companion Patrick A. Curtis Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Maryland MIC Patrick A. Curtis PMIGM of Maryland Patrick A. Curtis of Clinton, MD. Passed away at his home on February 13, 2021.  MIC Patrick A. Curtis served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of Maryland in 2002 and later served as the Ambassador

Right Puissant Companion Kenneth Eccles Dyer Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Mississippi April 6, 1942 – January 28, 2021 MIC Kenneth E. DyerPMIGM of Mississippi 1942-2021 From the Grand Council of Mississippi: Brethren, on the morning of January 28, 2021, we have been informed of the passing of Past Grand Master Kenneth Eccles Dyer,

Most Illustrious Companion Wayne Lee White Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas October 14, 1930 – December 17, 2020 MIC Wayne Lee White PMIGM of Kansas 1930-2020 Wichita, Kansas – Wayne Lee White, Age 90, a lifelong Sumner County resident, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather, passed away Thursday afternoon,

Most Illustrious Companion Thomas A. Jacks Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas July 8, 1942-November 30, 2020 MIC Thomas A. Jacks PMIGM of Kansas 1942-2020 Thomas A. Jacks, 78, passed away at 8:29 p.m., November 30, 2020 at Via Christi Hospital. He was born July 8, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Curtis A.