Remembering Dick Gorman

Richard A. Gorman Born 9/15/28 Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of William E. and Harriet (Misner) Gorman. Entered into rest 9/21/12, at home in West Sacramento. Husband for 62 years of the late Bernadine 'Dee' Gorman, he is survived by his ten children: Richard (Alice); Sr. Jean-Marie, RSM; Michael (Shelly); Jenny Ritter; Kate Panos (Mike); Patricia; Tim; Fran Pezzuto (Don); John (Peaches); Bill (Marina). Brother of Gary (Alice) and Kate Mahoney; brother-in-law of Virginia Hall, Paul Lyle and Lillian Geoffrey. Beloved grandfather of 30 and great-grandfather of 10. Leader of a generation of Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts, 'Skip' was awarded the Silver Beaver Award in 1967, Scouting's highest civilian honor, for Distinguished Service to Boyhood. Member of WS Kiwanis Club over 45 years, where he served two terms as President and as Lt. Governor. Longtime director of Kiwanis Kamp for Kids. Member of Our Lady of Grace Parish. Founder, with wife Dee, of Gorman's Stationery. Visitation at River Cities Funeral Home, 910 Soule St., on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 4 p.m. with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection to be offered Thursday, Sept. 27 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Blvd, West Sacramento. A reception will follow the service. Private inurnment. Remembrances to Kiwanis Family House, 2875 50th St., Sacramento, CA 95817 or Sea Scout Ship Neptune, 1966 Park Bl., W. Sacramento, 95691. Published in The Sacramento Bee from September 25 to September 26, 2012.
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Sally Buchholz moving to Seattle

Sally has been a smiling face institution at our West Sacramento Moose Lodge for more than 20 years. I first met her when we were new members together in the old days. Sally has held many chapter chairs, was active on the ritual team, worked as a volunteer bar tender, and has washed too many dishes by hand to even count. Sally has retired to live in Washington to be near her family. We will sure miss our dear friend

RIP Laurie Albers

Laurie was one of the "old timer" Monday Night pinochle players at the West Sacramento Moose Lodge. Your friends and team mates will sure miss you Laurie!
ALBERS, Laurene 'Laurie'
Entered into rest September 6, 2012 in her West Sacramento home at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Robert Albers. Loving mother of Jeffery Albers (Chantell). Dear sister of Bonnie Poe (Jim), Charles Lowas (Barbara), Jim Lowas (Vickie) & Maryjean Cacci (Nick). Devoted grandmother of 18. Also survived by four step daughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by two brothers, Gary (Jane) and Cliff (Jan). Visitation hours will be Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a 6:00 P.M. Vigil all at River Cities Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule St., West Sacramento. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, September 12, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Cross Church, 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento. Entombment, Calvary Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the American Lung Assoc .
Published in The Sacramento Bee on September 9, 2012

Mortgage Burning Party 2005

Photos from the West Sacramento Moose Lodge Anniversary Party in December of 2005
when everyone participated in the ceremonial burning of the mortgage.