SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS

IN MEMORY

      In Loving Memory - 2008

A thoughtful way to remember our members, family, and friends when they have passed on is to make a donation to the Society of Military Widows in their memory. Whether you are able to give $5 or $50, your contribution is appreciated and will be used to fund the activities of the national organization.

SMW is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation chartered in the State of California. We are a social welfare organization, therefore contributions made by donors are not income tax deductible. To make a memorial donation, please make check payable  to "SMW National Treasurer" and mail directly to the National Treasurer at:

Society of Military Widows

National Treasurer

2486 N. Camino Valle Verde

Tucson, AZ 85715   

              2009:

Gilbert, Doris                                #25

Madden, Jeanne      #25

McClaren, June                            #32

Stanley, Dorothy                #32

  2008:

BODNAR, DOROTHY (NITA)        #35

MACKLEY, DORIS     #30

BARTHOLOMEW, DONNA           #14

PRICE, ELEANOR                           #14

STRUTTON, BEA       #  5

AUSTIN, FRANCES,   #13

MILLARD, PATRICIA (PAT)          #35

STIRMAN, LUISE        #13

CHAPTER CHAPLAINS:

Send your names of deceased members to the president for inclusion in this memory page.

updated 17 Oct 08

11 JUNE 2008

From Shirley Dalton, former Web mistress, notifying us of the death of Bea Strutton, a longtime board member and staunch supporter of the Military Widows:

"Just a note to let you know that Mom passed away this morning.  She had been quite ill for some time with cancer.  And we knew it was coming but as you can imagine, it was still quite a shock. .  The funeral will be next week, probably Thursday or Friday, it's not definite yet. My brother is handling the arrangements.  If anyone wants to send a card, they can send it to him -- James D. Strutton, 6945 22nd St, Rio Linda, CA 95673."

Chapter #14 reports the death of ELEANOR PRICE, the founder of our Chapter, in April, 2008.  She was unable to participate much in recent years, but continued enjoying the chapter newsletter.

MYRA R. PHANEUF,   1924-2007

Myra joined SMW in 1982, served in many chapter

Offices up until the time of her death, and served as

National President  1985/86 – hosting the National

Convention in 1984 in Colorado Springs, CO.  Her

last National Position was as Regional Vice-President

for the North West Region.  Her service was invaluable

and she will be missed.