Order of the Eastern Star - Jessamine Chapter #135, Iowa City, Iowa

01/03/2013

We know who is playing in the Shrine Game later this month representing the Hawkeyes (see the info here) but I'm wondering which (if any) players will be representing Iowa State?

The 2013 East-West Shrine Game will be played Saturday January 19, 2013 at 4 p.m. EST benefiting the twenty-two Shriners Hospitals for Children health care facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Hawkeyes that will participate are James Ferentz, Keenan Davis, and Micah Hyde.

12/30/2012

Installation of 2013 Officers will be held Saturday, January 5 at the Iowa City Masonic Temple at 11:00 a.m. A light luncheon will follow. We hope you'll join us to congratulate the 2013 officers and kick off the start of a wonderful new year!

11/12/2012

Funeral arrangements have been set for Brothr Maynard - they are as follows:
A celebration of life for Maynard J. Smith, 72 of Iowa City , formerly of West Liberty , will be held Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 14 from 4 - 7 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home with a Masonic service at 7:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the West Liberty Fire Department, Mt. Calvary Masonic Lodge #95, Iowa City Masonic Lodge #4 and the American Cancer Society. Maynard Smith died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his home in Iowa City following a brief illness.

Maynard Joseph Smith was born March 13, 1940 in Lone Tree, Iowa , the son of Dewayne and Alice (Zinkula) Smith. He graduated from West Liberty High School in 1958. On March 18, 1961 he was united in marriage to Waucile M. Maas in Rock Island , Illinois . After her death in 1998 he married Pat Zioberek on April 8, 2006.

Maynard was the Parts Manager at Wiele Cheverolet in West Liberty for many years. He was a member and Past Master of the Mt. Calvary Lodge #95 of West Liberty , and served as secretary since 1973. He was a member of the Iowa City Lodge #4, and Past Patron of the Lotus Chapter O.E.S. in West Liberty . Maynard served on the West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department for 37 years, was a member of the First Church United of West Liberty and more recently attended First United Methodist Church in Iowa City .

Survivors include one daughter, Renea (Forrest) Frymoyer of Durant, Iowa, two sons, Randy (Charlene) Smith of Indianoplis, Indiana, and Roger Smith, two step daughters, Debra (Paul) Eckler of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Lori (David) Herring of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, five grandchildren, Dustin Frymoyer and Kristin Sparbel, Shane, Shannon and Shawn Smith, five step grandchildren, Amanda, Samantha and Brittany Eckler and Taylor and Kelsey Herring.

Preceding Maynard in death were his parents, his wife Waucile, his wife Pat, three sisters, Mary Delige, Pat Bean, Betty Brown, and one brother, Daniel Smith.

11/12/2012

Maynard Smith, RIP
1940-2012

11/12/2012

Sisters and Brothers - it is with a heavy heart that to write this update. We learned earlier this evening that Brother Maynard Smith passed away over the weekend. Arrangements have not yet been announced. We will share that information as soon as it's available. As Iowa City #4's secretary said in an email today, Maynard was a Mason's Mason. That is so very true & he shall be deeply missed. RIP Brother Maynard. 1940-2012

11/08/2012

Hello Sisters & Brothers - arrangements have been made for Ruth Ann Scott, Sister Danelle's mother:
Ruth Ann Scott, age 89, of Early, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at Loring Hospital in Sac City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sac City, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Randy Russom will officiate, with burial to follow in Early Union Cemetery, Early, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City.

Christensen Huffman Funeral Home Ida Grove, IA.

11/07/2012

Hello Sisters & Brothers! Some sad news to pass along. Our Past Grand Matron, Sister Danelle Essing's mother passed away last night. Danelle's mom had been hospitalized yesterday. Arrangement details are not finalized, but it is expected that the funeral will be Saturday in Sac City with the visitation Friday evening. As soon as more information, I will try to post an update.

10/20/2012

Just saw this tonight and it made me smile. Thinking the Brothers of Iowa City Masonic Lodge #4 could find some humor in it too!

This got me thinking. What fundraisers have you done that were the most successful?

Picture courtesy of Bro. Juan Sepulveda & www.MasonicFundraiser.com

10/15/2012

The Iowa City - Coralville Masonic organizations assisted with the 2012 Clothe a Child project this last Saturday, including several Sisters & Brothers of Jessamine Chapter!

Clothe A Child 2012

08/05/2012

On behalf of Iowa City Masonic Lodge #4, Jessamine Chapter happily served lunch today for those attending the Grand Master's One Day Class in Iowa City. Based on comments, it would appear that about 80 Brothers and Candidates went back upstairs after a delicious meal! Many thanks to the Sisters who provided desserts for the meal. And many thanks to Worthy Matron Erin McCroskey & Sister Denise Gehling for their hard work in organizing the meal.

08/05/2012

Sharing from another page....just think how different this country would be today if George Washington had become a King of this new country!

07/26/2012

This was shared by a friend (and Brother) and I thought it worth sharing with all of you!