IN LOVING MEMORY

RAYMOND DONALD BRICE, February 18, 1934 – February 28, 2023, age 89, passed away. Don was born in Claypool. He served in Korea and played baseball for UfoA and ASU, and was also a dive master and scuba instructor. (BM)

ROBERT F. KELLEY, December 20, 1935 – February 28, 2023, age 87, passed away at Haven of Globe. (LM)

GEORGE VALENZUELA ROCHA, January 4, 1948 –February 24, 2023, age 75, passed away. George served in Vietnam and then worked at Copper Cities and Pinto Valley Copper. During the strike, he started working as a serviceman for Arizona Water Company, where he stayed for nearly 30 years. (BM)

SHIRLEY JUNE STROM, November 26, 1950 – February 23, 2023, age 72, of Globe, passed away. Shirley was born in Morenci. (LM)

THOMAS LEON BROWN, March 26, 1951 – February 23, 2023, age 71, passed away. Thomas was born in Santa Rosa, California, and was a cultural leader and specialist for the Pomo people. (LM)

GEORGE DANIEL STEVENS, November 22, 1957 –February 23, 2023, age 65, passed away in Medford, Oregon. (LM)

JUDY KAY GAMBEE, October 20, 1943 – February 22, 2023, age 79, passed away. Judy was originally from Ray and was a stay-at-home mother. (LM)

DELBERT TALAWYMA SR., March 31, 1970 – February 22, 2023, age 52, of Peridot, passed away at Heritage Health Care in Globe. (LM)

CANDICE RAE RILEY, July 6, 1982 – February 22, 2023, age 40, passed away. (LM)

AURORA JIMENEZ HERRERA, April 25, 1932 – February 21, 2023, age 90, passed away in Chandler. Aurora was born in Miami and received recognition for her work crocheting for kids at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. (LM)

PATRICIA IRENE WOLD, November 19, 1945 – February 21, 2023, age 77, passed away at Haven Health of Globe. (LM)

HERLINDA VERONICA AGUILAR, March 11, 1939 –February 19, 2023, age 83, of Superior, passed away in Gilbert. Linda was originally from Pecos, NM, and was a stay-at-home mother. (BM)

DEBRA CLINE, January 22, 1956 – February 19, 2023, age 67, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

GRACIE ELLEN NASH BROWN, March 17, 1941 – February 17, 2023, age 81, of Peridot, passed away at her home. Gracie worked as a teacher’s aide. (LM)

MARY KUBESH, November 17, 1945 – February 15, 2023, age 77, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

RUBEN R. TELLEZ, August 24, 1953 – February 14, 2023, age 69, of Superior, passed away. Ray first worked in mining and then was employed at Boeing for 32 years. (BM)

KATHERINE STEVENS-LOMAYESVA, October 21, 1937 – February 13, 2023, age 85, passed away. Katie was an LPN for the Indian Health Services for 40 years and school nurse at San Carlos High School for 11 years. (BM)

ERNIE MEADE, May 28, 1928 – February 11, 2023, age 94, passed away at Haven of Globe. (LM)

BILLY JAMES SCHNEIDER, July 23, 1968 – February 10, 2023, age 54, of Hayden, passed away. Billy was originally from Keokuk, Iowa. He worked for Eddie Tire and later doing maintenance for the Town of Hayden. (BM)

FIDEL LOPEZ GONZALES, April 24, 1946 – February

9, 2023, age 76, of Kearny, passed away in Mesa. Fidel served in Vietnam, then worked for Asarco as a boilermaker. (BM)

RICHARD ALLEN LEASE, October 26, 1940 – February

8, 2023, age 82, of Hayden, passed away at his home. A veteran of the US Army, Richard worked for Asarco as a metallurgic technician. He served on Hayden’s town council for 10 years, and as mayor and vice mayor. (BM)

WILLIAM CHARLES PHILLIPS, October 25, 1938 –February 5, 2023, age 84, of Globe, passed away. Bill was quarterback on Globe High’s 1956-57 state championship football team, served in the Navy, and later owned his own business. (LM)

“Son, I’m not laughing at you,” he said, “but there’s more in concrete here than what you’re offering.”

A year later Mr. Simpson died and the realtor called; his kids accepted the Saiz offer. The house is currently under renovation. The property is littered with vehicles and other projects in waiting. Inside the huge shop, however, everything shines. A smokey custom paint job brings tears to a truck owner’s eyes. Next door, in the remains of his man cave, is Blue’s office and motorcycle showroom.

In addition to managing the detailing side of the business, Lisa cares for 4-6 children in her DES-certified home daycare. She began as a daycare provider 20 years ago; her first daycare kid is now 22 and a marine.

“They’re like family,” says Blue, of Lisa’s little ones. “It’s amazing how they grow up and come back and give us hugs.”

Self-professed workaholics, Lisa and Blue claim the biggest challenge is writing things down and remembering everything they need to do to keep everyone happy. Customers. Employees. The kids. Themselves.

“Couldn’t do it without her,” says Blue. “We have late nights to finish what we need to do to make it happen.”

He and Lisa also step up for the community. They sponsor a local softball team and motocross racer, Cason Olbera.

“I want to encourage people,” says Blue. “I’m here to help.” u

REYNALDO JERRY DOMINGUEZ, April 11, 1942 – February 5, 2023, age 80, passed away at his home. Rey worked at Inspiration Smelter for 45 years, as well as in the facilities department at San Carlos Apache Community College and as a carpet layer. (LM)

HAROLD ARTIMUS SWIFT, November 16, 1981 – February 5, 2023, age 41, passed away in Phoenix. (LM)

JACKSON DOYLE HOLLIDAY, November 26, 1950 –February 4, 2023, age 72, of Globe, passed away. Jack was born in Miami. (LM)

MYGRETTA RUSSELL SHORTEN, January 18, 1933 –

February 3, 2023, age 90, of San Carlos, passed away at her home. Mygretta worked as an enrollment clerk for Tribal elections, as well as a teacher’s aide, switchboard operator, and nurse’s aide. (LM)

MAXINE LEIST, August 18, 1936 – February 3, 2023, age 86, of Globe, passed away at Haven of Globe. (LM)

TOM COLBERT, July 4, 1943 – February 2, 2023, age 79, passed away. (LM)

ALICE FAYE NEWMAN, April 20, 1969 – February 2, 2023, age 53, passed away at Desert Banner Hospital in Mesa. (LM)

EARL JAY FRANKLIN, February 23, 1951 – February 1, 2023, age 71, passed away in Globe. (LM)

(LM= Lamont Mortuary. BM=Bulman Miles Funeral Home)

BUILDING, Continued from page 1

Rich History

The original mission of the IOOF was to help widows and orphans. This was considered an odd ambition in the 1700s, and that’s how the Odd Fellows fraternity got its name.

Today the IOOF provides a framework that promotes personal and social development through the principles of friendship, love and truth. Regardless of race, nationality, religion, social status, gender, rank and station, everyone is welcome and worthy of care.

“Our main theme is to visit the sick, bury the dead, educate the orphans and help widows,” says Debbie Guthrey, a former State President of the order and 30-year member.

IOOF became the first national fraternity to include women when it adopted the Rebekah Degree in 1851, nearly 70 years before women were allowed to vote or run for public office in the United States. The general duties of the Rebekahs are “to live peaceably, do good unto all, as we have opportunity and especially to obey the Golden Rule, Whatsoever ye would that others should do unto you, do ye even so unto them.”

“We used to wear long skirts and suits,” says Debbie, “but that has kind of gone by the wayside.”

The original Globe Lodge No. 6 was chartered in 1885. Membership was limited to mining management at Old Dominion Mine. That charter was nullified as it went against the creed of inclusiveness and the current lodge was instituted as Globe Rescue Lodge No. 12 in 1891.

Famous local Odd Fellows included Gary Clark, Sheriff John Thompson, Senator Bill Hardt, Gila County Supervisor and minority house leader, Edward G “Bunch” Guererro, and Governor George Hunt.

Rise and Fall of Membership

Following a high point for active membership (over 100 people) in the 1960s and 1970s, the IOOF, along with other fraternal organizations such as Lions, Elks, Shriners, Jaycees and the Masons saw their membership drop 12-44% during the 1980s and 1990s. The decline in civic and social engagement is attributed to many factors including busy-ness, changing role of women in society, residential mobility, rise of the welfare state, and generational and technological changes.

“I think it’s the culture,” says Greg. “We’re losing some of the personalization of society.”

In Europe, where the Odd Fellows were founded, the IOOF remains a huge social organization with $10K dues and dinners in tuxedos and ball gowns. There is a huge waiting list.

One hard fact is that the members of social and civic organizations are getting older. One member of Globe’s IOOF lodge is 97.

“We got the elevator so that we could keep our members going,“ says Dan Guthrey, an IOOF member for 20 years and the go-to guy when something needs fixing.

The slow-moving elevator replaces the wheelchair lift that once carried the elderly up and down the 32 stairs in the alley. Purported to be “scarier than crap,” it is currently out of commission and too costly to fix to code.

Helping People

Everyone agrees there is a need to reach younger people to keep social and civic organizations alive and thriving. So what is the benefit of being part of I.O.O.F or the many other social fraternities?

“Helping people!” responds Debbie. “Geez, there are people that need help.”

She runs through the many needs that arise that the Odd Fellows step up to fill. For years, they supported the Summer Youth Musical Program at CVCA, baseball teams, and student pilgrimage to the United Nations in New York. Debbie is particularly proud of a toy drive conducted by the Rebekahs.. They collected and cleaned up stuffed toys and gave them to the fire department, DPS officers and hospital emergency room staff.

“When a fire truck pulls up, the kid is either going to be excited or scared,” says Debbie. “Handing them a stuffed animal really helps.”

The latest contribution by the Odd Fellows was at the Globe cemetery. Leon Garlinghouse noticed the cemetery gate was in disrepair and led the effort to get it painted, put the arch back on and new fencing up.

“It looks real pretty now,” says Debbie.

In 1910 a plot of land was acquired next to the Globe Cemetery for use by IOOF members and their dependents. When requested, the Rebekahs perform a graveside funeral service.

“The Rebekah service is like a regular service without a pastor,” says Debbie. “It’s very meaningful, very quiet.”

Like many social organizations, IOOF saw membership decline again in past years as meetings and events were knocked out by Covid. However, things are picking up at IOOF in Globe.

They’ve hosted two dinners since the pandemic. Nearly 60 members from the state of Arizona came the week before Thanksgiving for a turkey dinner. Members cooked at home and brought it in. They brought out the good china to serve it.

The group is currently working with the City to find a way to best use the beautiful building for community benefit and keep it maintained with funds from the two leases by businesses on the ground floor. Globe Hardware was the earliest occupant of the business space down below, currently occupied by Peace Out Salon.

A Big Idea - Call for Collaboration

There are currently only 7 IOOF lodges throughout Arizona, down from a high of 30-something. If a state drops below 5 lodges, they lose their State charter. 7 members are required to maintain a lodge. The IOOF lodge in Globe currently has 12-15 members. They recently grew their ranks by inviting friends. Low annual dues.

High camaraderie. Good eating.

“The reason I joined and the reason I stay is the people,” says Greg Parisoff.

He also loves the history of Globe and the history of IOOF – its building and its role in society. In a 21st century response to an 18th century mission, he and Rescue Lodge No. 12 have identified the need for a safe place for kids. Though Gila House exists as a haven for victims of domestic abuse, children that are displaced due to violence in the home often get sent to Tucson or Phoenix.

“If we could get people from several groups involved, we could staff a house,” says Debbie. “One adult for up to 4 kids. The more kids the bigger the whole thing gets.”

“It will need to be a collaboration,” Greg understates.

It’s bigger than an event or a drive. It’s a long-term commitment to address the impact of domestic violence in our community.* Talking about it is a good start. They’ll need a structure up to the standards of DPS and Dept. of Health, process, staffing and training for the care of traumatized children and communication amongst various stakeholders.

Most members of the Odd Fellows also participate in other civic and social organizations. Debbie and Dan Guthrey belong to the Lions and the Elks. Greg, too, is a member of the Elks, and the Rotary Club. When it comes to civic engagement, he estimates that about 100 people in the community are doing stuff and the rest are on the sidelines.

“If people want to see a difference,” Greg advises, “they ought to do something.”

“It’s fun,” insists Debbie, “when you share in the helping, share in the caring.”

*Arizona ranks 5th highest in the nation for domestic violence and Gila County has rates 3 times the state average. u