Category: Medford Scottish Rite

Brethren,

The role of the workmen has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Floyd V. Martin, 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught him to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.  He will be missed.

Brother Floyd Vernon Martin, 32°, was born April 23, 1929 and passed on February 19, 2021 at the age of 91 years.  His is survived by his beloved Wife Vickie.  Brother Martin was a member of the Sweet Home Masonic Lodge #202 in Sweet Home, Oregon.

Brother Martin received his early degrees in Salem Oregon and the 32nd degree in Portland Oregon where he also joined the Shrine.   In the late 70’s or early 80’s he demitted from Portland and joined Medford Valley Scottish Rite.   Brother Martin also joined Hillah Shriners in Medford Oregon.

No memorial or funeral arrangements have been received at this time.

Hello Brothers,
We will be holding our November Stated Meeting on Nov.09,2020 at 7:00pm
at the Medford Scottish Rite Center.
This has been a trying year for everyone, but we are going try and get
back on track and have a successful year.
Please try and come if you are able, as we will be discussing the
proposed budget.
If you can’t come you can request a copy of the proposed budget by
calling the Secretary and a copy will be sent to you.
We look forward to a great turnout and we will see you soon.

Ed Davis
General Secretary

Brethren,

The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Robert Paul Hamilton, 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught his to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.  He will be missed.

Brother Bob Hamilton 32° was born October 10, 1924.  He served as Worshipful Master of Grants Pass Lodge #84 in Grants Pass Oregon. He was affectionately called “Dad” by those who knew him for his kind and considerate demeanor.  He was a great mentor to many young Masons in the Grants Pass Lodge and Hillah Shrine.

Brother Bob received the Scottish Rite degrees on November 9, 1984 in the Medford Valley. He was also a member of Hillah Shriners and served as Potentate in 1992.  Brother Bob was involved in numerous Masonic Organizations in his fraternal life serving a leadership role in Blue Lodge Masonry, Shrine Masonry, York Rite Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry.   He died in Grants Pass Oregon on July 9, 2010 at the age of 96 years Brother Bob was a U. S.  Veteran serving in WWII.  Plans for a memorial service has not yet been announced.

Fraternally,
Bruce A. Kundert, 32° KCCH
Personal Representative of the SGIG
Medford Valley Scottish Rite

Brethren,

Lifeline Screening will again be here on 09/08/20 at 8:30am. If you have signed up for the screening, you will be notified in the near future. If you would like to have a screening, please call me so I can get you on the schedule.

Ed Davis
General Secretary
Medford Scottish Rite
541-772-2205

Brethren,

The role of the workman has been called and, one Master Mason, Brother Lawrence Youmans, 32°, has not answered to his name. He has laid down the working tools of life and with them has left that mortal part for which he no longer has use. His labors here below have taught his to divest his heart and conscience of the vices and superfluity of life, thereby fitting his mind as a living stone for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Strengthened in his labors here by faith in God, and confident of expectation of immortality, he has been granted admission to the Celestial Lodge above. His Brethren mourn the passing of a great man and Mason.  He will be missed.

Brother Larry Youmans 32° was born January 4, 1922 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  He was a lineman for Pacific NW Bell when he moved to Oregon. He served as Worshipful Master of Warren Lodge #10 in Jacksonville Oregon in 1977 and Worthy Patron Adarel Chapter #3 in 1972. He received the Scottish Rite degrees on April 4, 2015 in the Medford Valley. He was also a member Hillah Shriners and served as Potentate in 1989.  Brother Larry was involved in numerous Masonic Organizations in his fraternal life serving a leadership role in Blue Lodge Masonry, Shrine Masonry, York Rite Masonry and Scottish Rite Masonry.   He died in Medford Oregon on June 26, 2020 at the age of 98 years.  Brother Larry has been an inspiration to many area Masons and was a personal mentor to me in numerous Masonic Organizations when I affiliated to Oregon.  Brother Larry was a devout ritualist and held to proper form and protocol in all his Masonic service.  Brother Larry was a U. S. Navy veteran serving in WWII and the Korean Wars as a crew member of a Destroyer/Gun Boat.  He met his lifelong mate Pat Youmans at the end of WWII.   They settled down only for Larry to be recalled to active duty in the U.S. Navy five years later, to serve in the Korean War.  Since then they were inseparable until his beloved Pat passed nine months ago.  He is survived by his three children, Linda DeVenney of Salem, Oregon, Mike Youmans of Madras, Oregon and Susan Wetzel of Medford, Oregon.   

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.  Donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in his name. 

Fraternally,
Bruce A. Kundert, 32* KCCH
Personal Representative to the SGIG
Medford Valley Scottish Rite

Brothers,
For the past couple of months we have been working hard to come into the 21st century.
We now have a brand new website for everyone who is interested in the Scottish Rite.
There is a lot of useful information included on the website to help those to understand what Scottish Rite is all about, as well as a calendar of events and much more!
Please take some time and check it out and give us your feedback on any improvements.
This will be an active website and it will be kept up to date with pictures and events.
Go to: www.medfordscottishrite.com

We hope you like it!

Ed Davis
General Secretary
541-772-2205

Plan for reopening of Rental and Fraternal activities

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Lifeline Screening that was scheduled for May 19th at the Medford Scottish Rite Center has been canceled.

It will be rescheduled for a future date to be determined.