FROM GARY HAHN ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2008

In Memoriam - The passing of WB. Ted McNeese
 
McNeese, Ted, 74, Lincoln, died peacefully at home of Lymphona surrounded by his loving friends and family on Tuesday (4-8-08). Born Denver, Missouri (9-12-1933) to Fred and Hattie Fern (Bridges) McNeese. Business Owner, The Golden Shear Barber Shop for 43 years.  Member: Southminster United Methodist Church; East Lincoln Lodge #210, A.F. & A.M; York Rite; Scottish Rite; Eastern Star; Mount Moriah Commandery #4 Knight Templars, Lincoln Council #4 Cryptic Masons, Capstone Chapter #64 and Lincoln Chapter #6 Royal Arch Masons.
 
Family members include daughters, sons-in-law: Rena & Tom Kettler, Lincoln; Mindy &
Rob Fisher, Plano, TX; Pam McNeese & Doug Lawson, Firth; Mary & Jimmy Harwell, Culleoka, TN; grandchildren: Thomas Kettler, Jr., Anne Kettler & fiancé Brandon Meyers, Lincoln; Chloé & Miles Fisher, Plano, TX; brother: Junior Lee McNeese, Lincoln; sister: Barbara June Neeman, Eagle; dear friend Beverly Fahleson, Lincoln; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by wife - Patricia A. McNeese, parents, brothers - Don, Jim, Bob & Larry, sister - Beverly Irons; in-laws - Bing and Elizabeth Crosby.
 
A celebration of life and reception will be held at the Sesostris Shrine Center, 1050 Saltillo Road & Hiway 77 South at 12:00 Noon on Monday, April 14, 2008.

Memorials to Southminster United Methodist Church, 2915 South 16th St. (02),  Shrine Hospital for Children, c/o Sesostris Temple of the Shrine, 1717 Yolande Ave. (21) or Cedar's Home for Children, 620 N. 48th (04)  No visitation/cremation.

TED MCNEESE

It has been made known that our Brother, Companion and Sir knight Ted McNeese has been called to the Celestial Lodge above on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008. He was a Past Master of East Lincoln Lodge #210, was a member of all Lincoln York Rite Bodies: Capstone Chapter #64, Lincoln Chapter #6, Lincoln Council #4 and Mount Moriah Commandery #4, Scottish Rite, and Eastern Star. Further information to follow.

From W.P. Mike Berger of Capitol Chapter, Mon. 12/4/2006

Good evening, WB Roger,

Wanted to call but your phone is busy and I've got to leave. We have Star tonight and the Worth Grand Matron is coming. We are facing the challenge of no elected Worthy Matron and so far no one steping up to fill the chair. We may have reached the end of the line this year.

The Turkey dinner was well attended by everyone but Brothers from the Lodges in the building. Only one from all three Lodges came. It is this lack of support that has put us to the brink. I don't know how we can continue. Only one active brother has joined our Chapter in the last 18 years.

Saturday evening will be our (last?) Christmas dinner. It is potluck and we will have a $10 gift exchange. I hope that everyone from Bennet can come to join us at 6:30.

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Concerning the Open House on September 11th 2005 at the Scottish Rite Temple at 1:00 p.m.

Brothers, Companions, Sir Knights, and Sisters:

 

This is your OPEN HOUSE. Maybe we are trying to make this too structured. Lets make this as simple as we can. In order to let  everyone have a chance to speak, we have set a 2 minute time limit. Prepare what you have to say and your Lodge or Organization will be called upon to say it. Select the person who you would like to give it. We will use the Masonic News Trestleboard as a call list. Send Dale a copy of your speech and he will do his thing with the PowerPoint presentation. E-mail address: dglueders@aol.com or Snail Mail: 2145 Bradfield Drive, Lincoln, Ne.68502. 477-8627. Please get this in to Dale as soon as you can.

 

Include in your speech anything that pertains to your lodge. or anything you want to say about Masonry. We will try to follow our planned program but it is not set in stone. This is the kickoff for our fall lodge work, so give it your best shot.

 

With all of our many organizations, we are all bound to learn something we did not know about our Organizations, and meet many Brothers & Sisters we did not know.

 

If you have anyone in mind who would like to take part in our open house, bring them along or invite them to attend. 

 

This happens to be on Patriots Day and what better day to have this open house about Masonry. Our Country was organized with the help of Masons such as you and I. Keep in mind what this day means and remember those who have perished on that fateful day. But, this is a day to celebrate what and who we are as Masons.

May this celebration bring us closer together and work together as a Masonic Family.   

 

Again, this OPEN HOUSE will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple in the large lodge room on Sunday, September 11th, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. We will have refreshments after the program in the dining room. Bring whatever you like in the way of hors d'oeuvres or finger food. 

 

Fraternally,

For the Hiram Club of Lincoln

 

Roger Miner, President