Sharonville Lodge - ARCHIVES

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This page was designed to keep all our great stories we've received over the years about our members.  Enjoy!!

The Web Site is Working!!                                                                                   (published January 2009)

Brother Dave Hansel from Anoka Lodge #30, Anoka, Minnesota, visited Sharonville Lodge at our January Meeting.  Brother Dave is our third visitor after viewing our website.  We do hope Brother Dave enjoyed his evening and will return when he's back in town.   

Farewell to the Past Master of 2006                                                                     (published October 2008)

With the heaviest of hearts, Sharonville Masonic Lodge performed another outstanding funeral service for one of their own, Brother Nelson Hoskins, PM 2006, on Thursday, October 30.  The Scottish Rite Ring Service followed with WB, Brandon Hoskins receiving his father's ring.  Several Eastern Star sisters were also in attendance - he will be sorely missed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nelson Gale Hoskins, age 56 of Fairfield passed away at University of Cincinnati Hospital on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 8:57 PM.  He was born in Hamilton on November 8, 1951, the son of Nelson and Virgie (Turner) Hoskins.  Nelson was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as first assistant manager at UDF; he’d also been employed in the concrete industry for many years. He was a Past Master of Sharonville Masonic Lodge #204, a Fairfield Township volunteer firefighter for many years, and was a member of Gordon Avenue Baptist Church.

He is survived by his companion, Minnetta Synesael of Fairfield; three sons, Brandon N. (TJ) Hoskins of Hamilton, Craig (Flor) Bailey of Fairfield, and Chad Brown of Huntington, West Virginia; four daughters, Gabrielle (Jason) Wesley of Reading, Crista (Don) Lamb of Hamilton, Jennifer (Mike) Roberts of Fairfield, and Gayle Anne Hoskins of East Peoria, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Rachel, Hannah, Allyah, Jason, Kristofer, Hailie, Arnilda, and Faith; six sisters, Charlotte (Lynn) Fields of London, Kentucky, Marquita (Robert) Lakes, Drema (Thomas) Jones, Teena (Richard) Terry, Lottie (Chris) Creech, and Kimberly (Darryl) Lawson, all of Hamilton; and many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and  nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis J. Hoskins; and a nephew, Matthew Terry.  Burial in Rose Hill Burial Park.

 

 

 

 

 

A Grateful THANKS!!!                                                                                         (published June 2008)

At the Stated Meeting on June 10, Sharonville Lodge was presented with a check from the A.D.M.B.S.F. (Aid for Distressed Masonic Brothers at Sharonville Ford) Fund.  This fund was started in 1974 and has now been dissolved.  Our Lodge was one of the Lodges selected to receive a portion of the remaining balance.  Our sincere appreciation goes to Brothers Charlie King (who delivered the check), Shelby Miller, Larry Miller and any others on the committee who considered us to receive this donation.  We no doubt have some of our own members as Ford employees who had a part in contributing to this worthy fund.  Thank you for your consideration!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!                                                                                   (published 2007)

Congratulations to WB Don Horman, who received the "Master Mason of the Year" award from the 1st Masonic District.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!                                                                                   (published 2007)

Congratulations to WB Jim Watson, who received the "Past Master of the Year" award from the Society of Past Masters for his diligent efforts in raising funds to support the Special Olympics.

Remember our Troops                                                                                          (published July 2007)

 One of our own, Brother Bill Ferrell is serving in Afghanistan and has requested the prayers of all of us for him and his men.  He writes:  "Hey Ya'll, just

 wanted everyone to know that things are going well here in Afghanistan.  My team just arrived and we are getting on the job training and organizing

 ourselves for our mission.  Right now, I'm in Kabul...which is the capital of Afghanistan.  It is a very big and busy city.  The traffic is crazy.  I would ask

 that everyone pray for my team this year as things have been heating up over here.  God Bless You and God Bless America.  Captain Billy Ferrell"

Welcome to a Visiting Brother                                                                               (published June 2007)

Please help me in welcoming Brother Dennis W. Cramer who is visiting our Lodge from Michigan.  Brother Dennis is an Archaeological Field Technician conducting Phase I Survey in the Cincinnati area.  He is a Dual Member of Linden Lodge #132, Linden, MI and Schwartz Creek #458, Schwartz Creek, MI.  We thank Brother Dennis for helping out with the degree work and you are ALWAYS welcome at Sharonville Lodge. 

Congratulations to new Master Mason - William Eric Ferrell                                 (published January 2007)

On Saturday, January 6, 2007, Captain Bill Ferrell, US Army Infantry, was initiated as a Master Mason after passing all three degrees in two days before being shipped to Afghanistan.  Mr. William Eric Ferrell, Fairfield, OH, petitioned Sharonville Lodge to receive the degrees of our Fraternity.  When he petitioned he stated that he had completed a tour of duty in Iraq and was scheduled to attend Language School in Kansas, then he would be shipping overseas.  Mr. Ferrell requested that if it was possible, he would very much like to become a Mason before he went back to war.  Mr. William Eric Ferrell is the son of one of our long time Lodge members, Brother William C. Ferrell, Jr.  Arrangements were made and the first three degrees of Masonry began on January 5 when he was initiated as an Entered Apprentice.  Following his initiation, he passed his E.A. Proficiency Examination.  We all the retired to the banquet room for refreshments and a good time was had by all present.  He then immediately passed to the degree of Fellowcraft as well as his F.C. Proficiency Examination.  The following morning, he received his M.M. Degree in a very impressive manner.  Following this degree, he was given and passed his M.M. Proficiency Examination.  Brother Ferrell received many gifts; the most special was a Masonic Ring from his father that he had worn for many years.  Brother Robert N. Sears then made some comments about the Ferrell Family.  The Ferrell family and the Sears family was raised in a little town just South of Somerset named Ferguson, Kentucky.  When the lodge was closed, we all enjoyed some refreshments and great fellowship together in our Banquet Room.  We all spent some time with our newly obligated Brother William Eric Ferrell, Master Mason, and his proud father.  When it was time to leave, the new brother was reluctant to leave the company of new friends and brothers.  Brother (Capt.) William Eric Ferrell will be leading men into battle representing the U.S.A. and as a M.M. from Sharonville Lodge #204.  Let us not forget all that was accomplished for our M.M. was made possible by the hard work of many Master Masons. 

 - submitted by Bro. Robert N. Sears, L.E.O.

L to R:  Worshipful Master, Gene Ostenkamp; New Brother, William Ferrell;                        New Brother, William Ferrell, w/Gerhard Lohff (PM & K.Y.C.H.)

            Brother William C. Ferrell Jr. (father of new brother); and Right Worshipful                

            Brother, Steven M. Grathwohl, District Deputy Grand Master.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L to R:  Brother William Ferrell & his father, Brother William Ferrell, Jr.

Congratulations to Worshipful Brother, Lowell A. Mason - newest 60 yr. Member

This article was published in July 2006 on Cardinal Chapter's OES Website (before our website was thought of) and I wanted to be sure to share it with all of the Brothers who were unable to attend this special event.

Congratulations to Lowell Mason who received his 60 year pin from Sharonville Lodge #204 on July 4, 2006.  Brother Lowell served the Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1954 and has remained a faithful member (Brother Lowell & his wife, Sister Viollecia are also members of Cardinal Chapter).  Brother Lowell was escorted to his Holy Altar and presented his pin by his son, Brother Bill Mason & his nephew, Brother Don Mason.  Worshipful Master, Brother Nelson Hoskins then proceeded to also present him with a certificate.  Other family members in attendance to see Brother Lowell reach this momentous milestone was his daughter, Betty Schradin; his daughter-in-law, Anna May Mason; granddaughter, Tracey Schradin; great-grandson, Blayden; his niece, Glenda & her husband Brother Harold Hamblin; his niece-in-law, Jan Mason and great niece, Beth Mason.  Brother Lowell resides in Estero, Florida, and was in Ohio visiting family during the holiday.  Congratulations again!!!