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Health update:
(5/9/23) This is to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 5/8/23 from PSR Dona Harwood of Lodi Moose Lodge #634. Pilgrim Joseph ‘Joe’ Zenkus from Yuba City Moose Lodge #1204 has been in a local hospital and now a convalescent home for two months recovering from a severe internal problem. He is doing better now and expects to be able to go home in a few more days. Please remember Pilgrim Joe, his wife Rita and the family in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 1869 Baron Court in Yuba City, CA 95991.
Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Spring to all now, travel safe.
(5/9/23) This is to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 5/7/23 from Pilgrim Ken Henry of Moose Lodge #3000. Pilgrim James ‘Pat’ Harrington from Sunnyvale Moose lodge fell at home and is in a local hospital recovering from a broken shoulder. He is doing better now and expects to be there for a few more days. Then he will be moved to a care home to recover and endure therapy until he can go home. Please remember Pilgrim Pat, his wife Darlene and the family in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 5872 Antigua Drive in San Jose, CA 95120-1707.
Special Request from Pilgrim Pat. Please NO visitors or phone calls until further notice. I will send out another notice when advised that he is able to handle calls again.
Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Spring to all now, travel safe.
(3/06/23) Just to provide you with health and other items updates for our pilgrims that I have received notice on recently. Please update your pilgrim roster copy now for future use.
1. Pilgrim Bob Bakman went to see his heart surgeon on March 3rd regarding the ongoing problem of getting his April 2022 5-way heart bypass surgery to heal properly. The doctor cleaned and bandaged the operation area and told him to keep it clean and dry. He advised Bob to slowly return to normal activities and discharged him. It has been a long 11 months and he is planning on being in Costa Mesa. Quoting some words from him – “I am on the road to recovery so bring your checkbook to the meeting to make donations toward the Moosehaven ‘AAA’ project to Moose Charities. I’M BACK!!”
2. Pilgrim Ray Barajas advised of his NEW phone number – 209-665-1371. Thanks.
3. Pilgrim Walt Meek advised of his NEW e-mail address – wandimeek13@gmail.com. Thanks.
Thanks to all for your continued support of this program – Happy Spring to all now, stay healthy and travel safe.
(02/27/23) Please be advised that a Celebration of Life is planned for Pilgrim Ben Pendleton who passed away on February 9, 2023. A formal pilgrim notice was sent at that time to all pilgrims in our group. This event will be held at the Downey Moose Lodge #0663 at 200PM on Saturday, March 18th. The lodge address is: 12021 Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA. The lodge phone # is: 562-633-5370. The lodge will have a food service following the event and time for sharing memories.
Please remember Pilgrim Ben and the family in your thoughts and prayers at this time. Our thanks to Pilgrim Rick Balthazar for providing the above information to us at this time. All members of the Moose Fraternities higher degrees are reminded to please wear your regalia.
(01/31/23) Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/31/23 from Pilgrim Bob Burns of the Ebbets Pass Moose lodge. I had sent out a notice regarding this situation on 1/6, 2023.
(01/31/23) Pilgrim Bill Kislingbury from Ebbets Pass lodge was in a Stockton hospital recovering from a successful operation on 1/5 to remove a brain tumor. He is doing well now and got home on 1/25/23. Please remember Pilgrim Bill and his wife, Joyce in your prayers at this time.
(01/31/23) Pilgrim Richard Dandridge was in the hospital from 1/27 to 1/29 for health issues caused by the RSV virus. He is going to have surgery on his right arm to remove an unknown large lump on 2/8. His wife, Ruthie is at home recovering from the same RSV virus – respiratory issues. We all wish them a speedy recovery and please remember them in your prayers at this time.
Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Holidays to all now, travel safe.
(01/09/23) Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/7/23 from Pilgrim Richard Balthazar of the La Habra Moose lodge.
Pilgrim Leonard Chapman from Garden Grove Lodge is in an Anaheim hospital since 1/6/23 due to an infection in his right hand and wrist. The doctors are running tests to find and treat the cause for this problem. He is in good health otherwise now and hopes to be home in about a week to recover. Please remember Pilgrim Leonard and his family in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 1149 W. South Street Anaheim, CA 92802.
(01/08/23) Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/7/23 from Pilgrim Richard Balthazar of the La Habra Moose lodge.
Pilgrim Leonard Chapman from Garden Grove Lodge is in an Anaheim hospital since 1/6/23 due to an infection in his right hand and wrist. The doctors are running tests to find and treat the cause for this problem. He is in good health otherwise now and hopes to be home in about a week to recover. Please remember Pilgrim Leonard and his wife, Sharon in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 1149 W. South Street Anaheim, CA 92802.
(01/06/23) Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice on 1/6/23 from Pilgrim Bob Burns of the Ebbets Pass Moose lodge. I had sent out a notice regarding this situation on 12/3/22.
Pilgrim Bill Kislingbury from Ebbets Pass lodge is in a Stockton hospital recovering from a successful operation on 1/5 to remove a brain tumor that was discovered earlier following some tests. He is doing well now and expects to be there for about a week and then home to recover. Please remember Pilgrim Bill and his wife, Joyce in your prayers at this time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – PO Box 202 Avery, CA 95224.
(12/29/22) This is to share health updates on several of our pilgrims who are suffering from illness at this time.
1. Pilgrim Milt McGinnis – Brother Milt is doing good now but was back in the hospital for several days 3 weeks ago for the same internal problem. The doctors were able to get it under control then and he was glad to be home with the family for the Christmas holiday. They are going to try a new procedure soon that is supposed to resolve the problem. We all wish him success and a much better New Year 2023.
2. Pilgrim Henry Weaver – Brother Henry came down with the COVID and is at home recovering now. He did not have to be in the hospital. You can send him a Get Well card if you wish to – 436 E. Avenue R-9 Palmdale, CA 93550. Our best wishes for good health and a Happy New Year 2023.
3. Pilgrim Alan Childs – Brother Alan is at home caring for his wife, Kathy who is being treated for respiratory symptoms (COVID negative). Also, their daughter just got out of the hospital in South Lake Tahoe for treatment of blood clots. We do wish both of them a speedy return to good health now and to a Happy New Year 2023. Thanks to Pilgrim Charles Barber for providing this poor health news.
My Thanks to all who provide information to us on health issues with a pilgrim so that we may share it with other pilgrims. My best wishes for a Happy New Year 2023 and good health to all of you.
(12/28/22) Just to provide you with health updates for three of our pilgrims that I received notice from several sources. We do appreciate hearing about pilgrims being ill so that we can advise all pilgrims of it.
Pilgrim Richard “Rick” Balthazar has COVID now and was in the hospital on 12/27 in the Emergency Room for some time. They treated him there with special medicines and his wife, Debbie was able to bring him home late that night. He is on some new antibiotics and special water. Debbie stated on 12/28 that he is much better now as the new drugs made a big difference. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 2851 Rolling Hills Drive, Sp. # 237 Fullerton, CA 92835. Please remember Pilgrim Rick and his wife, Debbie in your prayers at this time.
Pilgrim Joseph Rigazio is still waiting treatment for the back injury suffered when he fell off a ladder that I reported on recently. He will be meeting with the special doctor soon to see if they will operate to make the needed repairs and remove the bone chips, too. We all offer him our best wishes for a full recovery from these health issues. Do remember Pilgrim Joseph and his wife, Bobbi in your prayers at this time.
Pilgrim Frank Brown had a recent relapse and was rushed to the hospital when his blood pressure dropped low. He has recovered since they adjusted his special medicines and was back home after a few days and is doing well at this time. Please remember Pilgrim Frank and his wife, Debba in your prayers at this time.
Pilgrim Russell Nelson – this is to provide updated contact information. 975 Highway 99W Corning, CA 96021 Phone # 1-530-966-0600. Please make these changes in your pilgrim roster or on phone.
Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy New Year 2023 to all now, travel safe.
This is to provide an update on the health of Pilgrim Joe Rigazio that I sent out a notice earlier this week on his being in the hospital. Glad to report that he is home now after they got the internal bleeding stopped and a third pint of blood. The bleeding was caused by a ruptured ulcer on his intestine that was broken during the recent fall he took off of a ladder at home. He is waiting to meet with the neurosurgeon to see what they will do to make needed repairs on the spine. A notice will be sent when the current situation is resolved there.
Please keep Pilgrim Joseph and his wife, Bobbi in your thoughts and prayers now. Thanks.
Pilgrim Joseph Rigazio is in the Reno VA hospital for observation since Wednesday, 11/30. He lost 10 pounds since last Sunday. This is very serious due to his existing heart condition. He will be staying in the hospital through this weekend. He fell off a ladder last week and is in a lot of pain and in a back brace, too. We all wish him best wishes for a full recovery from these health issues. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 743 Canary Circle Fernley, NV 89408. Please remember Pilgrim Joseph and his wife, Bobbi in your prayers at this time.
Pilgrim Bill Kislingbury from Ebbets Pass lodge is in a Sacramento hospital awaiting surgery. A benign brain tumor was discovered recently following some tests. I will provide more information when it is available. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – PO Box 202 Avery, CA 95224. Please remember Pilgrim Bill and his wife, Joyce in your prayers at this time.
Health update: Just to provide you with a health update for one of our pilgrims that I received notice from Pilgrim Joe Rigazio on 10/20.
Pilgrim Frank Brown had open heart surgery with multiple bypasses on September 8th. He recovered in normal time and was sent home. He was taken back to the hospital in early October with some complications and was sent home after several days. Then on October 18th he went back to the hospital due to issues with water in his lungs now affecting his heart also. We all wish him best wishes for a full recovery from these health issues.
Please NO PHONE calls to Pilgrim Frank or the family at this difficult time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 4425 Baumgart Way Sacramento, CA 95838. Please remember Pilgrim Frank, his wife, Debba and the family in your prayers at this time. Thanks in advance.
Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Fall to all now.
Pilgrim Chris Lubbers of the Fresno lodge went on vacation to Hawaii with his wife, Cheri in September. He spent all but three days in a hospital to repair a broken heel and in a cast then. They also had to treat him for his ongoing heart and kidney issues. They got home and Chris was back in the hospital in Fresno again for some time. He is home now with Home Care Service and home dialysis.
There is a memorial service for Past Association President James Adams at the Fresno lodge on 10/23. Chris was selected to serve on the team earlier before his health changed but says that he will still do his part from a wheelchair. Please no phone calls, but cards may be sent to him at his home address that is: 1845 E. Brandywine Lane Fresno, CA 93720.
Pilgrim Milt McGinnis: Milt is now happy to be home after spending five days in the hospital again after a relapse due to his ongoing internal health issues. He was unhappy to have missed the reception and dinner for our new Association President Joseph Henderson in Placerville on 10/15. Milt and his family do want to thank everyone for the cards and prayers sent for him. We all wish him good health now.
Pilgrim Frank Brown was admitted to the hospital today, 9/6/22 and is scheduled to have an aorta heart valve surgery on 9/8. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 4425 Baumgart Way Sacramento, CA 95838. Please remember Pilgrim Frank and his wife, Debba and the family in your prayers at this time. Please no phone calls at this time. Thanks in advance.
Notices on Pilgrim Frank’s health issue was received from Pilgrim Richard Dandridge and Pilgrim Bill Thompson today. Thanks to all for your continued support of this program — Happy Summer to all now.
Please be advised that a Memorial Service is planned for Pilgrim John ‘Jack’ Carlson who passed away on 7/17/2022. A formal pilgrim notice was sent at that time to all pilgrims in our group. This event will be held at the Rancho Cordova Moose Lodge #2357 at 3:00PM on Sunday, August 21, 2022. The lodge address is: 10124 Coloma Road in Rancho Cordova, CA. The lodge phone # is: 916-362-6667. The lodge will have a potluck food service so bring your favorite dish to share and refreshments in true moose style.
Please remember Pilgrim Jack and the family in your thoughts and prayers at this time. Our thanks to Pilgrim Andrew Boardley for providing the above information to us at this time. All members of the Moose Fraternities higher degrees are reminded to please wear your regalia.
This is to provide a health update on a special person – Pilgrim Milt McGinnis who has been recovering at home from a major internal operation. He is doing well in his physical recovery per the family – getting some in home rehab and walking around the house and enjoying the patio. However, knowing Milt’s dedication to the moose – he is in need of talking to others about what is going on now in the moose these days.
He would like to receive some phone calls to discuss present and future moose events. You can call him on his cell # -707-249-2436. Since he probably will be getting a few calls, please try to keep the time reasonable. The present goal is for him to recover well enough to attend the September convention in Sparks, NV at the Nugget.
The family extends their thanks for the many cards he has received – please send cards if you wish to do so. The address is: 901 Carolina Street Vallejo, CA 94590-5527. Thanks to all for your continued support of this program.
A health update: Pilgrim Carl Murphy became very ill while at the Sonora Lodge for their Pilgrim Conferral event that honored new Pilgrim Jack Fussell on 7/23/22. He was transported by air ambulance to an area hospital on 7/24/22 where they performed major surgery on his stomach area. The doctors will be closely observing this operation to be sure there are no further internal issues. Pilgrim Carl will be there for a number of days before returning to his home and family.
Please NO PHONE calls to Pilgrim Carl or the family at this difficult time. You are welcome to send a Get Well card to him at his home – 7501 Gadwall Lane Citrus Heights, CA 95621. Please remember Pilgrim Carl, his wife, Imogene and the family in your prayers at this time. Thanks in advance.
This committee rep is the primary contact for you to report any pilgrim illness and more importantly, the passing of a pilgrim. We will then coordinate with the family and local lodge reps to handle any requested memorial services or other needs. Thanks in advance for your valued support in the future.
Contact info: Robert Sypnieski
(530) 718-0857
