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the World of Job's Daughters

Breaking News

UPDATE: Oklahoma PAGG Posted 4/10/09 PGG KS Passed Way Posted 4/12/09
Chuck McElfresh Passes Away
Posted 3/30/2008		 Richard Clore, brother of
ASG Bob Clore, Passes Away
Posted 3/9/2009

Idaho Supreme Visit Changed
Posted 12/20/2008

 Phyllis Bremmer, PGG-OK
Passed Away
Posted 9/29/2008

Missouri's Grand Secretary
Featured in Newspaper Article
Posted 8/28/2008

Update on
Travis Fast, PAGG-OK
Posted 10/9/2008

Anna Mae Walker PGG KS Passed Away at 101

Anna Mae Walker, 101 years old, died April 6, 2009, at Presbyterian Manor, Kansas City, Kan. She was also a past guardian of Bethel #2, Kansas City, Kan., and a past grand guardian of the state of Kansas, International Order of Job's Daughters. Her family invites friends and relatives to call at the Highland Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 13, which will include an Eastern Star ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Final celebration of her life at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at White Church Christian Church, In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Job's Daughters "HIKE" Fund, Hearing Impaired Kids Endowments, c/o Charles Terrill, Executive Secretary, 10115 Cherry Hill Place, Springhill, FL 34608-7116. Online condolences may be expressed at the website www.highlandparkfh.com

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UPDATE: Oklahoma PAGG re-diagnosed with cancer

Travis Fast, PAGG of Oklahoma, has been re-diagnosed with cancer. Travis had Colon Cancer last year. He was diagnosed in January, had a peach size tumor, surgery, chemo, etc. and when he had his Pet Scan in September, he had no signs of cancer. Two weeks ago, Travis had a second Pet Scan that showed a spot on his liver. They sent him for an Ultra Sound which confirmed it. Travis underwent a biopsy on Monday to determine if the spot was malignant and it was. He has had an MRI and will have a Colonoscopy to determine where the tumor is exactly. He will meet with the general surgeon Tuesday morning, April 7th to make some surgery decisions. Below is the description Travis asked to have sent out:

"There is a 3cm x 3cm x 3cm mass (ping pong ball sized) on my liver. They are running a couple more tests to be sure there are no more spots, and the exact location on the liver. On Tuesday we will find out the results and probably a surgery date. I will have to undergo more chemotherapy, probably a stronger poison this time. As far as the prognosis, we are optimistic at this time, but we don't have much else to go on. The mass on the liver is from the colon cancer. This classifies me as Stage 4 cancer. Out of 4 stages."

Travis and his family need all of our prayers. He is so much a part of our lives and is such a good man. He has done so much for the Oklahoma Bethels and our girls. If any of you have questions or good will wishes, you may send them directly to him at travisfast@cox.net. The past two weeks have been very difficult, but as usual, Travis kids around with all of us, and is keeping his head up."

In Jobie Love,
Erica Lewis-Whitaker
PHQ & MM #1, Tulsa, OK
Past Grand Bethel Honored Queen, OK 2004-2005
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CHUCK McELFRESH PASSES AWAY

We are all very saddened by the loss of Chuck McElfresh. Chuck passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009.  He was an extremely dedicated supporter for Job’s Daughters. His wife Sharon has been the Supreme Deputy to Iowa for many years and Chuck was always been with her, supporting and assisting Sharon any way he could. This year, Chuck was serving as Chairman of the Supreme Distribution Committee. Please remember Sharon in your prayers.  Cards may be sent to Sharon at the address listed in the Supreme Directory.

Services

The Funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 1st at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 105 First Corso, Nebraska City. Lunch immediately following at the church.

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RICHARD CLORE PASSES AWAY

Richard Clore, the brother of our Associate Supreme Guardian Bob Clore, passed away on March 9, 2009 after a long illness. He will be cremated and memorial services will be held later this spring. To send your expressions of sympathy to Bob, his e-mail address is RobertClore@aol.com. For those who wish to send cards, his mailing address is in the Supreme Directory.

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IDAHO OFFICIAL VISIT CHANGE

Mom Marilyn Olson, SG, reports that the Supreme Visit to Idaho scheduled for January 8-10, 2009 has been postponed.  Idaho will still be having their JDU during that time, but unfortunately the Supreme Family will not be able to be in attendance.  The visit has been re-scheduled for May 23-25, 2009.

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PHYLLIS BREMMER, PGG OK PASSED AWAY

She passed away October 6, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. 50+ year member of Job's Daughters International Recipient of the Royal Purple Degree, 1986 Past Bethel Guardian, Bethel 6, Amity Lodge, Oklahoma City Past Grand Guardian, 1992 Grand Bethel Guardian Emeritus Oklahoma Alumni of the Year, 2006 Past Grand Secretary, 1997-2005 Phyllis was a very active member of many organizations, Eastern Star, Amaranth, White Shrine of Jerusalem, and Job's Daughters Funeral arrangements have not been finalized and will be forth coming, however I have spoken with the family and can share the following: The funeral home is Mercer Adams Funeral, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany The services will be at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8140 NW 36th, Bethany - Services Saturday October 11, 2008 at 2pm.. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Job's Daughters Scholarship Fund, contact Sherron Hendricks for mailing information at shendricks1@sbcglobal.net

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Update of Travis Fast, PAGG OK

Submitted by Erica Whitaker, PHQ & MM #1 Tulsa, OK & a PGBHQ 2004-2005.

 "HOORAY!!!!!  I wish to announce to all that Travis Fast, PAGG of Oklahoma, went to his oncologist for his check-up following his chemotherapy and he is now in REMISSION!!!!!  Thank you God!!!  I wish to thank all of the Job's Daughters family for your thoughts and prayers in Travis' time of need, and I know that Travis and his family appreciate it as well.  If you wish to offer him your congratulations, you can e-mail him at travisfast@cox.net."

In Jobie Love,
Erica Whitaker

PHQ & MM #1 Tulsa, OK
Past Grand Bethel Honored Queen 2004-2005 Oklahoma

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Missouri's Grand Secretary Featured In Newspaper Article
Submitted by Toni Underwood, PHQ, Supreme Guide

Missouri's Grand Secretary, Mom Ginny Goede, PHQ, PGG, was featured in an article in the Suburban Journal, a St. Louis based newspaper.  She was selected as the Neighbor of the Week, and had a very nice write-up.  For those who may not know Ginny, she is a Past Honored Queen of Bethel #21, Past Bethel Guardian of Bethel #43, Past Grand Guardian of Missouri, and has been the Grand Secretary of Missouri for over 20 years.  She also served as Supreme Librarian in 2005-2006 and is one of the most dedicated people you will ever meet.  Congratulations to Ginny on this well-deserved honor.  To view the article, Click Here.

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