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As the tide ebbed and flowed twice in twenty-four hours there were subordinate chapters and Grand Chapters being formed all over the world, in every county, in every state, in every city and in every town. As the tide rose in the Great Puget Sound city of Seattle the progress of the Masons and Eastern Stars rose accordingly. The members who worked with the tide being faithful and punctual as the tide were brothers and Honorable Gideon S. bailey, Worshipful Master of Washington Lodge No. 62. Chartered members.
Brother Judge Bailey was given the Eastern Star degree by a Deputy of Illinois and was granted the power and authority to set up a Chapter which was called Mt. Rainier Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star. As the tide continued to ebb and flow and as the years passed, other Chapters were later established in Tacoma, Everett, Yakima, Spokane, Portland, Oregon and Canada. Finally, through many struggles and hardships, and through the changing of Jurisdictions, it was in July of 1913 in the city of Tacoma, the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Washington and it’s Jurisdiction was organized with Etta Hawkins who was a member of Mt. Rainier Chapter became the first Grand Worthy Matron. Emmet Holmes as Grand Worthy Patron and Mary Moore as Grand Secretary. The membership grew slowly due to the eligibility of individuals to become members of the Order. therefore, Mt. Rainier Chapter No. 1 decided to leave the Illinois Jurisdiction and join a West Coast Jurisdiction. In 1904, Mt. Rainier Chapter began to work under the Jurisdiction of California and continued to work for several years.
Due to the irregularities and little or no recognition by the Grand Chapter of California, the Chapter decided to return to the Jurisdiction of Illinois. Grand Chapter of Washington and Oregon. In 1912, a convention was held of all the Chapters and with the consent and assistance of the Grand Lodge of Washington and Oregon of Negro Masons, plans were made to organize a Grand Chapter of Washington and Oregon separately. Thus, in July of 1913 in the city of Tacoma, the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Washington and Jurisdiction was organized.
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Sharon Holley
Grand Associate Matron
Renaldo Peters
Grand Associate Patron
Delia Conchaz
Grand Treasurer
Brenda Wraggs
Grand Conductress
YeVette Redd
Grand Associate Conductress
Shiree Springfield
Grand Lecturer
Shandell Jackson
Trustee Chair
Stephanie Taylor
Trustee 2 Year
Jerry Linear
Trustee 3 years
Grand Secretary
PGM Millicent Blocquer
Grand Secretary
All taxes and forms should be mailed to: Prince Hall Grand Chapter, O.E.S. P.O. Box #46215 Seattle, WA 98146 Phone: 206-713-0177
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The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a fraternal organization associated with Freemasonry, offering education and charitable activities, including scholarships and support for religious training, with a focus on women's virtues and values.
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Sick-Distressed-blessed
Greetings,
The Services for Sister Leslie Torrey of Jephthah Chapter No. 8 follows:
Services
Visitation Friday
June 20, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Serenity’s Personal Alternative Chapel
749 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
Visitation Saturday
June 21, 2025
10:00 AM to 10:50 AM
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
2801 S Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98144
Funeral Service Saturday
June 21, 2025
11:00 AM
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
2801 S Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98144
BurialWednesday
July 9, 2025
12:00 PM
Hillcrest Burial Park
1005 Reiten Rd
Kent, WA 98030
Repass will be at the Masonic Hall in Seattle. Flowers can be sent to the family through Serenity’s website: Serenityseattle.com/obituary/
Greetings, I sadly report that Sister Leslie Torrey, a member of Jephthah Chapter No. 8, and known to many, passed away earlier today. She will be missed.
Greetings, Sisters and Brothers, Please pray for and lift up the family of our dear sister, GL Shiree Springfield. Her father n’law, Issac Kelly passed on May 13, 2025. Understanding that no one knows our appointed time, I ask that you include her family in your prayers for a renewal of their strength and for the type of peace that only God can provide.
“Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mathew 5:4
Please also pray for a healthy recovery for the following Sisters and Brothers:
Sister Carla IrbyPGP
Glenn Murray
PM Raquel Langer
Please pray for their comfort, relief, and the manifestation of God’s healing power.
Callie Rheubottom (wife of late PGM William Rheubottom) of Queen of Sheba Chapter No. 12 and though she was no longer active you may want to know that she passed away on April 9th at the age of 96. Her celebration of life will be on June 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Walker Chapel AME 2400 E. Valley Rd., Renton, WA 98057.
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-Hall4005 231st PL SWMount 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.
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.
