Moosehopper's Bus Trip to Reno

Remembering Maryethel Nelson

October 4th will be the 1st Annual Mary Ethel Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament.
This photo was taken in 2006 when Mary was in charge of the "Closest to the Gin"
hole. All proceeds from this fund-raiser will be ear-marked for our Moose Lodge Kid's Playground. If you'd like more information please contact Tammy Mattos.


NELSON, Maryethel
Born April 3, 1935 in French Camp, California. Went to Heaven on April 19, 2008 in Sacramento, California with her loving family by her side. Cherished mother of Maggie Libby Crump and her nephew that she raised as her son, Tony Trull. Adored grandmother of Terra Montoya. Great-grandmother of Annalise, Faith, Frankie, Lawrence, Marciano and Jordan. Special sister of Arvada (Bill) Blair, Carolyn (Phil) Holmes and Wayne Reynolds. Also survived by niece Jane, nephew Ray and long time friend Vivian and numerous extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Nelson and granddaughter Kimber Brown. She was a 30 year member of Moose Lodge #1431 of West Sacramento, California. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 3:00 PM at North Sacramento Funeral Home, 725 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815. Private inurnment.

 Roberta "Bertie"  Copelin

Jun 4, 1955 to Feb 20, 2008

with Mary Ethel... old friends from the North Sacramento Moose Lodge.

Friday Night at the Moose!

Last night we enjoyed delicious tacos, beans, rice and salsa prepared by Ignacio & Crew and then we all sang Karaoke and enjoyed great friendship at the West Sac Moose! The next taco night is Friday, October 3rd.

Remembering Sandra Irwin-McCulloch

Sandy always enjoyed coming to the Lodge for breakfast on Sunday Mornings.
With a smile and a kind word for everyone, we will really miss our friend.
Sandy passed away on Sept. 8, 2008.

IRWIN-MCCULLOCH, Sandra
March 25, 1943 - Sept. 8, 2008

Peacefully at home in West Sacramento, CA. Survived by her husband Don McCulloch; daughter Julie Cooks and husband Bill; sons Monty Lacomb and wife Michelle and Chris Lacomb and wife Thami; five grandchildren Brieanna, Peyton and Sydney Cooks and Joey and Cera Lacomb. Sandy enjoyed being with family and many friends to which her home was always open. Always happy and ready to have a good time, only recognizing the good in others- we will miss her. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Sandy's Life on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 2:00 P.M at North Sacramento Funeral Home, 725 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA.

Theresa and Hank

It was great to see our old friends Theresa Cobb (Mother Theresa) and Hank
out the other night. They haven't been to the lodge very much lately, but they
are both feeling better these days so we hope to see them more often.

Palm Springs for Teri's Green Cap Conferral

Jan Fruglia congratulates Teri on her Green Cap.


Teri Ganz was awarded her Green Cap last weekend at the California/Nevada
Regional Conference in Palm Springs. Many members of our chapter were in
attendance to see Teri "Capped" by College of Regent Mauda Butte.

See more Conference photos on Shutterfly.

Palm Springs Fun

Francine, Liz, Kim and Neva had fun at the Shakey's Pizza Parlor in Palm Springs.

College of Regents Luau

Some photos from the College of Regents Luau. Chair Patsy Erisman did
a great job coordinating the affair and you can see more photos on this link.
Shutterfly.com