ECV-Squibob Chapter Historian Wayne

Oh brothers of ECV, it grieves me deeply that I must report that the following brethren will never more grace the earthly halls of our ancient order, but, in response to the clarioned hewgag, have gone on to join that great chapter in the higher mountains, where gathered around a celestial clampfire are all those noble brethren from the diggings who have gone on before us.
Our departed brothers are:

Brother Bryan Makinson

Bryan passed away on October 20th. He was in Bangkok, Thailand. Bryan was living in Uluwatu in Bali and loved his life there. Below is the last picture taken of him at his home in Bali the morning he left for Thailand. You will notice he has on his “Edson Range Shirt.”. Bryan loved clampers and sent his father, XNGH Al Makinson, the picture with a message to share it with the boys at the Clampout. Bryan's family is having a goodbye celebration on November 8th at 1:00pm at the “Martin Johnson House” at Scripps Institute of Oceanography. All are invited and are asked that all wear casual clothes. (for details click here)

Brother C.O. Shrank

Our long-time Brother C.O. (Clifford) Shrank has made the journey to the Golden Hills.
“C.O.” Clifford Shrank passed away on Sunday, October 4th, 2009. C.O. As it is with the so many of our Brothers who have departed for the Golden Hills, we now have an additional empty seat in the Hall, which will be a continuing reminder to all of us, of those Brothers who have made the journey before us.

Brother Peter Van Alstyne

Peter died in mid October, he had cancer in the spine. It was over quickly. He was an active mason and railbuff and the service was impressive by all accounts.

Brother Tim Stephen

He passed on Wednesday evening January 28 when his liver finally quit functioning. A small funeral was held on Monday February 2nd. His widder and family have already moved and have not left a forwarding address.

Tim's widder is Carolyn Stephen and asks that any donations be made to the Cancer Society in Tim's name.

Brother Verne Fleet

Brother Verne Fleet made the journey to the Golden Hills on the evening of Thursday December 18^th.
Verne was an active member of the Chapter for many years, filling a number of staff positions from Assistant Storekeeper to Golden Hills Master, as well as being actively involved in the Squibob Fire Brigade.
Verne was recognized by the Chapter as Clamper of the Year for 2007 based on his many years of active participation and service to the Chapter.

Condolences may be sent to his wife:
Frances Fleet
1125 Law St
San Diego, Ca. 92109
858-483-4423

Caren Fleet, Verne's daughter asked me to pass the word about this website the Fleet family has created for Verne. If you want to, you can share experiences that you shared with Verne, on or off the job. Here is the website:
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/vernefleetmemorial/homepage.aspx

Verne will be sorely missed by all who knew him – especially the Brethren.

XNGH Joseph Menser

Brother Joseph Menser went on to the Golden Hills on November 29, 2008 at the age of 89.
Joe was the second Noble Grand Humbug in the history of John P. Squibob Chapter #1853 (1962 and 1963).

Little other information is available at this time, other that Greenwood Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Brother Dave Britt

Brother Dave Britt, passed on to the Golden Hills on May 31, 2008 of pancreatic cancer. He joined the Clampers in Lassen County, the Neversweats, in 1982 and then transferred to Squibob a few years later.
He enjoyed Clampouts, and dedicating our various plaques. He worked on the old plank road project in Imperial Valley. His father had come to San Diego on that road, so he had a personal interest in that one. Dave will be missed.

Brother Hugh Poole

Hugh Poole ventured to the Golden Hills this morning around 0530, November 4th, 2008.

Hugh was cremated and a memorial service will be held on Friday November 14, 2008 @ 11:00am at the church on Orange Ave, between 5th & 6th street in El Centro.

His daughter requested that Clampers attending should be in their best Clamper attire.

Brother Rich Richardson
Brothers of E Clampus Vitus

It is with a sad heart that I must announce the passing of Brother Rich Richardson. A long time friend for over 40 years, and a Clamper since he received the "Staff" at Borrego Springs, California in September 1988.

Upon his retirement from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department , Rich, his Wife Sue and Daughter Jamie moved to the great State of Kansas. Rich departed for the Golden Hills on August 31, 2008. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Farewell dear brother until we meet again, on another day, in another hall .

Brother J.B. (Jack) Kelley
Jack's journey to the Golden Hills began Tuesday, March 23rd.
He was 70 years old. He is survived by his wife Sandra, son Clamper Brother Jack Jr., daughters Sheryl and Janie.

Jack will be missed by all who knew and loved him...

On to the Golden Hills...