Absent until the day breaks and the shadows flee away !
Brothers Deceased in 2010
GOOD, Edwin M. 72, of St. Petersburg, passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Born in Reading, PA, he came here in 1971. He is a retired Navy Captain, retired from Florida Power, and was a volunteer for the S.P. road patrol. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Church. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Good and her husband, Kevin Davis, Nancy Wood and her husband, Patrick, and Cindy Cofrancesco and her husband, Edward; grandchildren, Christal, Brandi, Brian and Edward; and great-grandson, Bentli. There will be a visitation from 3-6 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Center, 2201-Dr. MLK St. N. Please call Anderson McQueen for funeral service information at 727-822-2059. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer Resource Center, Inc., 1506 Lake Highland Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Online guestbook at www.AndersonMcQueen.com
Brother Charles Weisgerber was called to that Celestial Lodge on High on July 21, 2010. Brother Charlie will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Brother Charlie passed at his Treasure Island home with his family. Services will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, St Petersburg, FL, August 6, 2010 at 1:15pm followed by a Celebration of Life which will be held at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club, 400 Treasure Island Cswy, Treasure Island, FL from 3:00pm until 6:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760 in the memory of Charles H. Weisgerber.
Brother Weisgerber's complete obituary can be read here.
Brother George A. Sperber
Born August 1, 1915
Deceased June 23, 2010
Age: 95
EA - April 27, 1946 Lyndhurst No. 508, Lyndhurst, OH
FC - May 15, 1946 Lyndhurst No. 508, Lyndhurst, OH
MM - June 5, 1946 Lyndhurst No. 508, Lyndhurst, OH
April 20, 1978 Affiliated with Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291
Worshipful Harry Z. Pappas, PM
Born: October 12, 1925
Deceased: March 30, 2010
Initiated: October 21, 1958 Kaibab Lodge No. 25 Utah
Passed: January 13, 1959 Kaibab Lodge No. 25 Utah
Raised: March 24, 1959 Kaibab Lodge No. 25 Utah
Master: Kaibab Lodge No. 25 Utah, unknown date
Affiliated with Gulf Beach Lodge:October 7, 1982
50 Year Award: March 24, 2009
Worshipful Donald E. Watson, PM
Born: May 26, 1926
Deceased: May 18, 2010
Initiated: June 11, 1970
Passed: September 10, 1970
Raised: October 29, 1970
Master: 1976
Affiliated with Gulf Beach Lodge:October 7, 1982
25 Year Award: October 29, 1995
SPRIGGS, Oscar Eugene "Buddy" 75, born Jan. 18,1935, in Gary, WV and residing in St. Petersburg, for 48 years was suddenly taken away from us Saturday, April 3rd 2010. Oscar was a selfless, hard worker who would do anything for his family, never asking for anything in return but love and affection. He was an Army veteran, retired from Greyhound after 29 years, and belonged to the Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge 291 for 43 years. He was involved with baseball at Northwest Youth Center for 21 years and touched the lives of those who played. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth; his son Bud with daughter-in-law Lisa who reside in Clearwater; his son Philip with daughter-in-law Suzanne who reside in Largo; his son Douglas who resides in St. Petersburg, and his son Roger with daughter-in-law Terri who reside in St. Petersburg. He was proud of the fact that they remained close and visited often along with his grandchildren, Megan, Evan, Amanda, Griffin, Brooke, Sterling and Lelin Spriggs. Home and family meant the world to him and every holiday the whole family always gathered to make loving and lasting memories. He is also survived by a sister, Eva Tolley who resides in Mooresville, NC. We love you and miss you and look forward to seeing you in heaven. Friends will be received at Brett Funeral Home, 4810 Central Ave., Thursday, April 8th from 11 am to service time at 12 Noon. Burial with military honors to follow at Bay Pines National Cemetery. On line Memorial & Guestbook at www.brettfuneralhome.net.
Brother Spriggs' Masonic History:
Initiated - November 10, 1966
Passed - December 22, 1966
Raised - January 26, 1967
25 Year Service - January 26, 1992
40 Year Service - January 26, 2007
Deceased - April 3, 2010
SPIERS, Gordon - Passed away peacefully at Allendale Nursing Home in Milton, Ontario, on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Loving husband of the late Ruth Spiers (2005). Cherished father of Gary (Wendy). Loving grandfather of Samantha and Jessica. Member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years in Vancouver and Florida. Active in Boy Scouts of Canada for over 25 years in Vancouver and Mississauga. Retired Accountant from Sears Canada. His family members and friends from England to Australia, Vancouver to Florida will sadly miss him. Special thanks to all of the staff at Pettit House at Allendale Nursing Home. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME, 114 Main St., Milton, 905-878-4452. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca.
Brother Spiers' Masonic History:
EA- 11/13/1952
FC- 2/26/1953
MM- 6/25/1953
Affiliated as a Dual Member of Gulf Beach Lodge 4/18/1985
50 Yr. Service Award - 4/18/2003
55 Yr Service Award - 4/18/2008
Deceased
