Memorial service

Here's one picture of the Memorial Service. hope someone took others. It was a good service and we had a nice crowd but only one or two that I knew of the departed Brother elks family. Congrats and thanks to the Officer's and house committee for setting up for the service.

This picture is of 6 members of the St John's Lutheran Center Celebration worship team. Jimmie Anderson on guitar, Ken Mowery on keyboard and singers Mark Ritchie,Mike Jones, Mary Wilson and Carolyn Mowery.

 

Elks memorial Service- Dec 5th 2 p.m.

The lodge will be holding a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. on Sunday December the 5th. It will be held downstairs and refreshments will follow. Please come and join us as we celebrate the lives of our Brother Elks who have passed away in the last year.

J Spencer Bost, Dec 18, 2009
Al Boulus, Dec 8, 2009
Randy Burrows, April 4, 2010
Perry Goodman, Dec 29, 2009
Ed Hege, Nov 12, 2009
Paul Hinkle, Nov 26, 2009
C.V. Nance, Nov 1, 2009
Jack Safely, Oct 25, 2010
Richard Straub Jan 13, 2010
Bill Ward Jan 9, 2010
Dennis Wellmon, Nov 20, 2009
Mack Wood, Oct 18, 2010

This brief but poignant ceremony is open to the public. Music will be be provided by members of the St John's Lutheran center celebration team

Mack Herbert Wood Obituary:

Mack Herbert Wood

SALISBURY - Mr. Mack Herbert Wood, 89, passed away on Oct. 18, 2010, at the North Carolina Lutheran Home.

He was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Salisbury, the son of the late Thompson Brown Wood and Esther Miller Wood. He was a graduate of Richfield High School and married Carrie Mae Goodman Wood on June 12, 1942.

Most important to him were the times spent with his family and friends. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his many friends along life journeys. His home was the gathering place for family celebrations with the children and grandchildren.

Mack was the owner of Wood's Auto in Spencer, which he started in 1947 and closed in 1986.

Mack was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was a past president of the James L. Fisher Sunday School Class, a Cub Scout leader and usher for many years. He was an active member of the Elks Club, Rowan Retired Peace Officers Club and Golden Opportunity Club.

Mack was a past member of Salisbury Merchants Association, Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. He served as a Salisbury Police Reserve Officer from 1967-1986 and was director of the Police Reserves from 1981-1986. He was also a member of the Salisbury Bass Anglers Sportsman Society since 1969.

He is survived by wife Carrie Mae Goodman Wood; two sons: Tommie Wood and wife Sue and Gary Wood and wife Cathy; one daughter, Yonnie Holland and husband David; four grandchildren: T.J. Wood, Todd Wood, Jesse Holland and Carrie Sipe. Mack was the great-grandfather of Caleb and Taylor Sipe. He is also survived by his sister, Thelma Boulus.

Service and Visitation: A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday (Oct. 21) at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church. A private inurnment will precede the service at the St. John's Memorial Garden and Columbarium. The family will receive friends in the Church Library following the Memorial Service.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or the charity of the donor's choice.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mack Herbert Wood Obituary: View Mack Wood's Obituary by Salisbury Post

Jack Plummer Safley Obituary:

SALISBURY - Jack Plummer Safley, 81, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home.

Born July 4, 1929, he was the son of the late Flora Melinda Plummer Safley and David Frank Safley of Salisbury and was a lifelong resident of the city. On March 10, 1957, Mr. Safley married Barbara Ann Carter of Lincolnton.

Mr. Safley was a graduate of Boyden High School and was honored to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He spent most of his professional career in sales with City Motor Company of Salisbury.

A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Mr. Safley was also an active member of American Legion Post 342 and Salisbury Elks Lodge 699.

Mr. Safley was an avid sports fan and volunteered his services as general manager of the Salisbury American Legion baseball team for 15 years.

In addition to Barbara, his wife of 53 years, Mr. Safley is survived by daughter Anne Elizabeth Safley Bills and her husband, Andy Bills, of High Point; grandchildren Andrew Carter Bills of Charlotte, Elizabeth Asbury Bills and Mary Cullen Bills of High Point; sister Lois Mae Safley Miller of Statesville; and many nieces and nephews.

Service and Visitation: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 at First United Methodist Church of Salisbury at 217 S. Church St. with the Rev. Stephen Haines officiating. Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be sent to the Building Fund at First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144-4953.

Jack Plummer Safley Obituary: View Jack Safley's Obituary by Salisbury Post

Sept 16th, Lodge meeting review

The lodge held it's regular meeting and welcomed the District Deputy Bob Malpass and his esquire Ron Dixon. We received a good report after their inspection of the lodge books and review of our operating procedures was completed.

We also initiated five new Elks members. Joe Combs, the father and son team of Sam and Hunter Nash and Sandra Moore who is Angela Moore's mother in law. In addition to those mentioned above, are most of the Officer's that were in attendance.

Many thanks to the House committee for the excellent meal they prepared.

Lodge meeting results. four new Elks

We had a busy meeting on the 20th of May.

Four new members were initiated. Gary Swindell, Matthew Vail, Kathleen Boggs and Kevin O'Mellan. Welcome to the lodge!!

Much business about upcoming events was discussed.

Two votes were held. One was on the river park increases for rentals which was approved. The other was a vote to fill Rob Stubbs Trustee position which he resigned from with two years remaining in his term. That was decided in a close election with Steve Vail being elected

Brother Randy Burrows passed away on April 13th

SALISBURY - Randall "Randy" Lee Burrows, 65, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at his residence.

Born Feb. 18, 1945, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Faye McCoy Yates and Willie Burrows. He was a graduate of Asheboro High School.

Mr. Burrows was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. A member of the Salisbury Elks Lodge, he retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company as a sales representative.

He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include Beckie Brown Burrows, whom he married in 1975; sister Debi Burrows Setzer (Tim) of Asheboro; niece Shea Setzer Grosch (Anthony), also of Asheboro; special angels Julie K. Laney and Travis Nicholas; and beloved cat Sweetie.

Visitation: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 16 at Bethel United Methodist Church.

Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Friday at Bethel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Julie McNeil, Dr. Harold Bales and the Rev. Thomas Conder will officiate. Burial will be at Salisbury National Cemetery, with military honors, at a later date.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 2380 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Chris Agner and his staff for the 22 years of special care and kindness to Randy.

New members initiated and several awards presented

At the Lodge meeting on March 18th, John Salonen was presented with a special commendation award for his work with the Veteran's at the Salisbury VA. Also, Steve Vail was presented an award for his outstanding leadership as river park chair. Picture is not shown due to a camera malfunction.

Also that evening, seven brother Elks were initiated. From left to right Debi Davis, Scott DeForrest, Ken Harmer, Brent Hartman, Erin Vinson, Kirk Laps and Bebe Brittain.

Welcome all to the Elks! Please don't be a stranger. Come back to a meeting or two.

It was also the last meeting presided by outgoing ER Bob Sce who is going to be the new Treasurer this coming year. Also "retiring" is Vanessa Eanes as Secretary, Eddy Harwood as Loyal Knight, Jim Hill as Trustee, and Jeff Mills as Lecturing Knight. A hearty hoof clap in appreciation for your service to the Lodge this past year.

Elks Van is still a working

Back in 2004, NC State Elks Association donated this van to the NC Veterans Nursing home. It's still working and helping veterans get to appointments and activities. For more on this van and the dedication ceremonies held back then go to here. Or venture to www.salisburyelks.org and click on the civic activities.

PER & Old Timers' meeting. Feb 4

The weather appeared to keep many of the Old timers from attending but we still had 40 Elks on hand for this meeting. To the right is a picture of the PER's in attendance (Robert Wall was there but missing from the photo) and Bill and Bruce Brown who are life members.

The Lodge also received a Membership commendation from the Grand Lodge for inducting 12 new Brother Elks for the GER's October class.

Officer nominations were made as well.

For ER- Bill Brown
Leading Knight- Julie Caldwell
Loyal K- Mark Tomei
Lecturing K- Mike Mauney
Secretary- Mike Jones and Lilly Marks
Treasurer- Bob Sce
Tiler- Allison Holshouser
5 yr trustee- Bruce Brown and Kevin Frey
Alternate to Grand Lodge- Mike Jones

Assuming no one drops out after being nominated, the only contested elections will be for Secretary and 5 yr Trustee. All others should be approved at the next meeting on Feb 18 by acclimation.

All other postions like Chaplain, Inner Guard and Esquire are appointed by the incoming ER

DD Clinic at High Point review

A number of us attended the DD clinic in High Point on Sunday, Jan 17. It's a wonderful lodge with 800+ Brother Elks. Basically at DD clinics, reports are given on various programs of the Grand Lodge. Those giving reports from our Lodge for the W/C District included Bob Sce for Fundraising and Govt Relations, Linda Brown for Americanism, Mike Jones for Drug Awareness and John Salonen for Veteran's Service.

Our Order is definitely struggling with membership although these difficult times can offer an opportunity to attract qualified people to join. As for our Grand Lodge programs, the Hoop Shoot program is alive and well with the district and State contests coming up soon. The Veteran's activities that most of the 8 lodges do for the Salisbury VA were lauded and a letter of acknowledgement and thanks was read.

Some of the pictures show the newly revamped downstairs portion of the High Point Lodge. The pool is huge and the large covered shelter looks like a nice place to sit and get out of a hot sun.

More pictures can be seen of High Point on our web album (link should be below ).

Brother Elk Richard Straub passes away Jan 13, 2010

ichard Edward Straub, 73, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at his home.

Mr. Straub was born July 3, 1936, in Pittsburg, Pa., to the late Elizabeth Jennings Straub and Edward J. Straub.

Richard graduated from college with a Chemical engineering degree. He retired from PCS Phosphate. Mr. Straub was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodge and the Shiner's.

Those left to cherish his memory, one son, Timothy Straub of New Bern; one daughter, Linda DeGennaro and husband, Pete of Kaneohe, Hawaii; one sister, Janet S. Combs of St. Charles Mo.; four grandchildren, Karly, Timothy, Melissa Straub and Kyle Kastner; close family friends Frank Holman and family and Keith Davidson and family.

Brother Bill Ward passes away.

John William (Bill) Ward, 75, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Bill was born in Galax, Va. and from the time he entered National Business College in 1951, he was meant to be in the furniture business.

His career began at Johnson Carper Furniture Company in Roanoke, Va. where in 1965, he became the General Manager after the company was acquired by Singer Furniture.

In 1974, he was transferred to Atlanta, Ga., as the Vice-President of Sales for Singer Furniture at its corporate offices.

After leaving Singer, he continued in the furniture industry, serving for a time as a board member of the American Furniture Manufacturers' Association.

For the past 18 years, he served as President of Carter Furniture Company in Salisbury, N.C. He cherished the friends and neighbors he had in Salisbury and considered them a part of his family. Bill was a gregarious story teller, a loyal friend and a loving family man.

He is predeceased by his father and mother, Mr. Emmette and Cecil Ward; and one sister, Rowena Manning.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marie Carey Ward, of Atlanta, Ga.; his son, Stephen Ward and his wife, Julie, of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Susan Holland and her husband, Randy of Atlanta, Ga. and Anne Marie Rossier and her husband, Ross of Mason, Ohio. His grandchildren were such a special part of his life. They are Dylan, Abby and Desi Holland; Shelby and Tanner Ward and Richard, Jackson and Thomas Rossiter. He is also survived by three sisters, Georgia Webb (Ted), Ann Largin (Montie) and Pat Rollison (John); one brother, Dale Ward; his mother-in-law, Ruth Carey; his brother-in-laws, Jim Carey (Jo), Mike Carey (Dot) and Richard Carey; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 12-2 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home, 1315 W. Innes St. Salisbury, NC 28144.

Services: A Memorial Service celebrating Mr. Ward's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Summersett Memorial Chapel.

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Oakland United Methodist Church Cemetery in Galax, Va. at 11 a.m.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Brother Perry Goodman passes away on Dec 29

Perry Gene Goodman

SALISBURY - Perry Gene Goodman, 58, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack.

Born Sept. 16, 1951, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Louise Turner Goodman and Adam Lamont Goodman, Sr. A graduate of South Rowan High School, Class of 1969, he was a veteran of the United States Marines, serving in Vietnam. Mr. Goodman retired from Army National Guard in 2000 and retired from General Electric in 2007.

He was a member of Elks Lodge, Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post 342, VFW Post 3006 and 63rd and 26th Civil War Re-Enactment Groups.

Mr. Goodman was of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors include Linda Owens Goodman, whom he married Nov. 22, 1992; sons James Kevin Goodman (Caroline) of Hawaii and Brian Nelson Smith (Marie) of Salisbury; daughter Amy Stoner (Jonah) of Mooresville; brothers Jeff Goodman (Connie) of Rocky Mount, Lamont Goodman of South Carolina, Phil Goodman of Florida; and four grandchildren, Brittany Smith, Michael Goodman, Hayden Smith and Lilly Stoner.

Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at the home at 1910 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury.

Service: 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4 in the James C. Lyerly Chapel with the chaplain for the 63rd officiating. Burial will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery, with military honors by the 63rd and 26th Civil War Re-Enactment Groups.