Posted March 18, 2008

Sisters and Brothers:

With great sadness, the passing of Marvin Morris, husband of Past Grand Matron Patricia Rust Morris, on Tuesday, March 18th is reported. Arrangements are pending.

Cards may be sent to:
Patricia Rust Morris
1701 Truman Drive
Altus, OK 73521
azmorris@sbcglobal.net

Sister Juanita May PGM

Posted February 11, 2008

MESA STARLIGHT #16 INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE WORTHY GRAND MATRON, SISTER IMOGENE RICHINS ACCOMPANIED BY WORTHY GRAND PATRON, BROTHER KEN ALDRIN

Monday February 18,2008
7:30 P.M.

Dinner Preceding: "All You Can Eat Mexican Buffet" @ 6:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to Sister Linda Desenberg @ ALYSAJUSTICE@aol.com

Posted January 29, 2008

Marie Pettegrew, PM, Reporter

February 2 we will be taking a bus trip to the Casino in Payson. If you are interested in joining us, contact Etta Dowd at (480) 962-4872. We are limited to 40 people, so don't delay.

February 4 is our Stated Meeting starting at 7:30 PM.

February 18 is our Official Visit with a Mexican Dinner before the meeting with a cost of $8.00.

March 3 is a Stated Meeting.

March 17 is a Stated Meeting.

April 7 we will honor our Grand Officers.

Hope to see you at one or all of these meetings. We love to have sideliners.

Posted January 19, 2008

Mesa Starlight 16 will be the Hostess Chapter at the Past Matron's meeting, February 1 at noon.

Eastern Star Grand Chapter Conference Room, 4600 N. 24th St.
(between Campbell and Camelback Rd).

Posted January 18, 2008

"A thoughtful act or kind word may pass in a moment, but the warmth and care behind it stay in the heart forever."

There are no words to express our love and appreciation for all your prayers, cards, attendance, warmth and caring thoughts during our time of sorrow.

The Patterson family truly feels blessed to have such special friends like you.

Thank you for all your kindness and support during our hour of need. You are awesome.

We invite you to help us celebrate Mickey’s life at http://mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2203776

Sister Jean Patterson,

Mesa Starlight # 16 and Stars of Paradise # 56

Posted January 16, 2008

I'm sorry to report that our Sister Sandi Beneke, PM is currently in the hospital with severe blockage of the arteries. She has been there since last Friday, 1/11 and she will probably be there for a while yet. Her daughter from California is here with her. She is a member of Mesa Starlight Chapter No. 16, Daughters of the Nile and Ladies Oriental Shrine. She has asked that she receive no phone calls or visits at this time.

You may send cards to her at:
Sandi Beneke
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
3555 E. Val Vista Dr., Room 229
Gilbert, AZ 85296 or her home
Sandi Beneke
7125 E. Superstition Springs Blvd. #1040
Mesa, AZ 85209

Sister Mary Ann Dowell, PM
Mesa Starlight #16

Posted January 1, 2008

Mickey Dale Patterson, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed on December 29, 2007. Born on May 6, 1936 in Peacock, TX, he graduated from Phoenix Union High School and Arizona State University. He was a Navy Veteran and retired Teacher from the Paradise Valley Unified School District. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jean; sons, Michael and Randy; sister, Barbara Hutzler; and grandson, Sean.

Services will be held for Mickey on Friday, January 4, 2008 at 3 P.M. at Shadow Mountain Mortuary located at 2350 E. Greenway Rd. in Phoenix. His ashes will be interned at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date.

Contributions in his memory can be made to: Arizona Kidney Foundation (http://www.azkidney.org).

Cards can be sent to Sister Jean at:
4630 East Grandview Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85032-6629
jpatt3@cox.net

"Memories grow more precious still when loved ones have to part, and remain forever blooming within the treasures of our hearts."

Posted December 30, 2007

Sisters and Brothers,

It is with sadness I report that our Golden Chain of Friendship has been shortened. The link of Sister Jean Patterson's husband, Mickey Patterson, has fallen away. He passed away Saturday morning, December 29, 2007. Mickey was to be initiated in Paradise Valley Chapter #56 at their January meeting.

Please keep Sister Jean Patterson (Stars of Paradise #56 & Mesa Starlight #16) in your thoughts and prayers. There are no further details at this time.

Cards can be sent to Sister Jean at:
4630 East Grandview Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85032-6629
jpatt3@cox.net

"Memories grow more precious still when loved ones have to part, and remain forever blooming within the treasures of our hearts."

Posted December 20, 2007

Sisters and Brothers,

It is with sadness I report that our Golden Chain of Friendship has been shortened. The link of Sister Mary Davis, Valley of the Sun #70 and Mesa Starlight #16, has fallen away. She passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2007. Her obituary is today's Arizona Republic.

Mary Elizabeth Davis, 91 years passed away December 19, 2007 in Mesa, Arizona. Born June 17, 1916 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She worked as a sales clerk for J.C. Penny and retired in 1980. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Don A. Davis: and son, Hank. She is survived by her son, Jim of Tempe; six grandchildren, Charlie, Jim Jr., Lisa, Brad, Chip and Kyle: 10 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Eastern Star #16, Valley of the Sun #70, Order of Amaranth #9 and Daughters of the Nile.

Visitation Friday Dec. 21, 2007 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282. Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be Private. You may login to www.mem.com to send your condolences to the Davis Family. Carr Tenney Mortuary assisted family.

Published in The Arizona Republic on 12/20/2007.

Posted November 25, 2007

Marie Pettegrew, PM, Reporter

We are looking forward to the holiday season. December 3 we will honor Past Matrons and Past Patrons.

Hope to see you there.

December 17 is our Stated Meeting. Visitors are always welcome on the sidelines.

TAMALES! TAMALES! Yes, we are selling Tamales. Unfortunately, we will only be able to accommodate those Chapters in the Valley due to delivery schedules. They are $17.00 a dozen. You may contact either Shelley Bunning, Worthy Matron at (602) 540-6981 or Etta Dowd, Secretary at (480) 962-4872 to order and for delivery details.

February 18 is our Official Visit. I know it's early but wanted you to get it on your calendar early. More information will be sent to your Chapters as the date draws closer.

A safe and happy Holiday Season to all of you!

Posted October 30, 2007

FUN FUND RAISER!

Stars of Paradise Chapter #56 & Mesa Starlight #16

WHAT? Casino Trip to the Harrah’s in Maricopa, AZ

WHEN? Saturday, November 3, 2007

The tour bus will pick up the members of Stars of Paradise #56 at 8:00 AM at the Masonic Temple in Phoenix (16027 N. 25th St. /Cave Creek & Greenway) and will pick up Mesa Starlight’s members at 8:30 AM at the Masonic Temple in Mesa (726 N. Center St.)

WHERE? Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa, AZ

COST? $10 Fundraiser donation paid to Stars of Paradise #56 or Mesa Starlight #16

The Casino will give you a $5 voucher when you check into the Harrah’s. (Vouchers can be used in the machines or taken to the cashier to give you cash).

WHY? To have Fun!

BE SURE TO BRING A CURRENT PICTURE ID TO GET YOUR REWARDS CARD.

Invite your friends and adult family members to a fun day at the Harrah’s Casino in Maricopa. Remember we need a minimum of 40 people to receive the $5 each from the Casino. We will arrive at the Casino around 10 AM and leave it around 2 PM. The Casino has great food with an outstanding buffet, plenty of slot machines, card games, and Bingo in a hotel setting.

Please contact Jean Patterson, Cell phone: (602) 300-5539 / e-mail: jpatt3@cox.net) or Etta Dowd (480) 962-487 / e-mail (Dezinecrafts@aol.com)

Posted October 15, 2007

It is with sadness that I report the passing of Brother Warren Torgerson, Past Patron of Mesa Starlight No. 16, on September 22nd.

Due to many of the family being out of state, services were delayed to Friday, October 19th. To be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 19th at the First Congregational Church, 101 E. 6th Street, Tempe.

Cards may be sent to his son:

Alan Torgerson
9458 E. Olla Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85212

Posted September 23, 2007

Marie Pettegrew, PM, Reporter

We are looking forward to getting back in the groove after our summer break. Our Worthy Matron Shelley Justice was married this summer in a Wild West setting with the groom being escorted to the Altar by the 'sheriff!! She is now Shelley Bunning (aka Mrs. Jerry Bunning). You'll have to ask her about the gun fight following the ceremony. Anyway we are very happy for them.

At Grand Chapter our Chapter received the following Grand Officer and Appointments:

Diana Houlette, PGM, Trustee, Triennial Committee and Protocol Guidance;

Pat Morris, PGM, GGCCM - Blue Book Chairman;

Martha Patterson, PGM, Charters and Bylaws Committee;

Pat Wall, PGM, Charters and Bylaws Committee;

Linda Desenberg Member of the Home Board and Page to GGCCM, Pat Morris;

Jeanne Patterson, District Instructor for District #13, Decorations Committee, Memory Book for Worthy Grand Patron;

Henry Desenberg Assistant Grand Sentinel;

Marvin Morris Assistant Grand Sentinel;

Juanita Barefoot Grand Page to MWGM Friend of the Feather, Linda Beck;

Howard Houlette Grand Escort to Grand Trustee Diana Houlette and Grand Photographer; Karen Kirkland Andrea's Closet;

Ruby Rose Community Service/Crisis Center;

Mary Anne Dowell Decorations;

Etta Dowd Fraternal Correspondence;

Debbie Robinson Elections;

Renee' Hurd Elections;

Jim Hurd Elections;

Richard Wall DES Guide;

Marie Pettegrew Stars Over Arizona Reporter.

Put a big red circle around November 5th, put on your Western Wear and join us for our Friendship Night. (No 'shot gun wedding' planned for that one.) We'll start at 7:30 PM so don't be late.

Your next red circle should be around December 3rd when we honor the Past Matrons and Past Patrons.

Hope you can join us for these meetings. Of course, you're welcome at any of our meetings. We just love to have side liners.

Posted September 12, 2007

FUN FUND RAISER

Stars of Paradise Chapter #56 & Mesa Starlight #16

WHAT? Fun day at Mazatzal Casino in Payson

WHEN? September 22, 2007 (Saturday)

The tour bus leaves the Masonic Temple at 16027 N. 25th St. (Cave Creek & Greenway) at 8 A.M. and will pick up Mesa Starlight’s members at 8:45 AM at their Masonic Temple (726 N. Center) in Mesa. (

Return time is between 4 and 5 PM)

WHERE? Mazatzal Casino in Payson, AZ

COST? $10 donation paid to Stars of Paradise #56 or Mesa Starlight #16 .

The Casino will give you a $20 Voucher in Payson. (If you have a September birthday, you get a larger voucher) Be sure to bring a current picture ID. (Due to the cancellation of our Aug. trip on their opening day of the New Casino, Mazatzal will double our usual $10 voucher this trip only)

WHY? Escape to the mountains and have some fun! Come along with us and ride the comfortable motor coach equipped with video screens, restrooms and handicap needs to escape to the mountains. The casino has 400 slot machines, keno, blackjack, full service restaurant, snack bar, gift shop, clean restrooms, and helpful, courteous employees to assist you.

The Mazatzal Casino will give you scratch tickets which you can win up to $10 when leaving the casino. Snacks and drinks will be available on the bus trip. Be sure to bring your great jokes to share! Reservations call: Jeannie Patterson (602) 992-8323 or Etta Dowd (480) 962-4872

jpatt3@cox.net or Dezinecrafts@aol.com

Posted August 30, 2007

Sister Martha Patterson, PGM, is back in Baywood Hearat Hospital. She had to go in yesterday with her heart racing again. I just spoke to her (Wednesday afternoon), and they are going to do a little more surgery on her heart tomorrow at around 2:30 to 3:00. She said the surgery doesn't take long, but they have to go in because her heart seems to be stuck at 130 beats per minute, and they are going to do something with a laser (she called it burning one area) which should settle it down so that it is a more normal heartbeat (this is my understanding of what she told me). She asks that no cards be sent as everybody was so generous in sending cards when the pacemaker was put in, but she would appreciate your prayers and good wishes - especially at the time the surgery is being performed.

Sister Etta Dowd, Secretary
Mesa Starlight #16

Cards can be sent to Sister Martha at:
19053 East Cloud Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
MartyMay@msn.com

Posted June 2, 2007

REMINDER

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE Installation for Mesa Starlight #16

Sunday, June 3,2007

3:00 p.m.

Shelley Justice, Worthy Matron-Elect
Henry Desenberg, Worthy Patron-Elect

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