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SICKNESS AND DISTRESS

James Donald Wadley – December 7, 1952 ~ February 21, 2026

Most Worshipful Brother James D. Wadley was returned home into the presence of the Great Creator in the Celestial Lodge on high on February 21st, 2025. He was Initiated an Entered Apprentice into Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32 on October 9th, 1978, Passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft on October 30th, 1978 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 26th, 1979. At the time of his passing, he was the “oldest” living Past Grand Master in terms of year served but he had the distinction of being the youngest Mason to serve as a Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah, F. & A. M., being 39 when he was installed in 1992.

Jim was born to Ralph Edward Wadley, a member of Twin Peaks Lodge, and Barbara Wadley (nee Kentner) on December 7th, 1952, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He attended public school in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Broomfield, Colorado; Ogden, Utah, graduating from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City in 1970. He gained a certificate in Drafting and Design Technology from Utah Technical College in 1976. He then worked for Mountain Bell/US West/Quest Communications, starting in 1974, retiring in 2004 with 30 years of service. In semi-retirement, he then worked for the Jordan School District as a Special Needs Bus Driver. When the Jordan School District split to form the new Canyons School District, he elected to serve his route in Canyons SD. Jim spoke frequently of the pleasure of serving the community in this job, and grew to love the children under his care, an attribute that permeated much of his adult life as an Advisor in Utah DeMolay and DeMolay International.

He met the love of his life, Laurel Hurt Romkee through daily phone calls with her. She worked in the Denver offices of Mountain Bell, while he worked in Salt Lake City. Jim invited Laurel to come visit Salt Lake over the Memorial Day holiday in 1977, where they spent a pleasurable three days touring the valley. After returning home, Laurel called Jim and proposed to him and he accepted. Laurel had a daughter by a previous marriage, Janine, whom Jim happily adopted a year later after they were married. They later added Shawn to their family by birth. After the   ’77 Memorial holiday trip, Jim suggested that Laurel move to Salt Lake, which Laurel agreed to. Over the July 4th holiday of that year, Jim drove to Denver, where they packed her belongings into a U-Haul. They moved into a mobile home owned by Jim’s parents, where they stayed for about a month before finding a first home together. Laurel has mentioned that it was crowded in that mobile home. They were married on August 6th, 1977. Their 49th wedding anniversary would have been this coming August 6th.

Following a prolonged illness he passed shortly after being taken into Hospice Care on February 21st, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, where he and his wife Laurel had been living since 2012. He was transferred to assisted living several months prior to his passing, where he was undoubtedly comforted by her presence, who read letters of well wishes and hope from friends, and members of the many Masonic organizations that he served during his life.

MWB Jim was initiated into the Ogden Chapter of the International Order of DeMolay in the spring of 1967. He then transferred his membership to R.W. Moore Chapter in Midvale, Utah, where he would go on to receive the following awards and honors: Chevalier, Blue Honor Key, Cross of Honor and later, as an adult, he would be inducted into the Utah Preceptory of the Order of the Legion of Honor, the highest honor that can be conferred to a Sr. DeMolay or DeMolay Advisor. This pattern of Masonic excellence would characterize his entire Masonic career. He would later go on to serve as the Executive Officer of the Utah State DeMolay Association from October of 2001 to October of 2003. While serving as Executive Officer, he was instrumental in reconstituting R.W. Moore Chapter in 2001, ably assisted by Brother Paul Pullman and other members of Twin Peaks and Canyon Lodges.

Jim served Twin Peaks Lodge with an enthusiastic drive and purpose. He served in many offices. He was Secretary of the Lodge in 2007, 2008 and 2011. He was the Lodge Tyler in 2010 and 2011. He enjoyed the Tyler’s job because in the fall he could watch Monday Night Football in the anteroom during Stated Meeetings. He was elected to serve as the Worshipful Master of Twin Peaks Lodge in 1985 and again in 1999. He was a superb ritualist. Jim routinely participated in the activities of Twin Peaks Lodge, attending nearly all of its meetings and degrees, and being instrumental in its social and philanthropic activities. There were many summers at the Midvale Bowery where Jim, Bob Hartman and Lee Rogers worked as grill cooks serving up steaks, burgers and dogs at the annual Masons at Work picnic.

In 1986, he became an appointed officer of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons by Past Grand Master Jesse R. Barnes, going on to serve in various offices. He eventually served with distinction as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah, Free and Accepted Masons for the 1992 Masonic Year, at the age of 39, being the youngest Utah Mason to hold that office since the early 1900’s.

Jim was an ardent and active member of the Order of Eastern Star (OES), and if possible, he loved it as much as his membership in Freemasonry. He served as Worthy Patron of Mount Olympus Chapter #23 several times. He rose to Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Utah, OES, in 2001. When he moved to Tucson, Arizona, he, and Laurel joined Saguaro Chapter No. 48 where he served as Worthy Patron five times. In 2022 he served as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Arizona, OES. For much of his career in the OES, Laurel, his beloved wife, was by his side, serving as Worthy Matron and then later, as Secretary of her local chapter. As a final footnote of his Eastern Star journey, Most Worthy Grand Matron Billie Bradfield asked Jim to serve as the chairman for the Audio-Visual Committee of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

MWB Jim was a member of the 168th Reunion, Salt Lake Valley, Orient of Utah, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, held in November of 1986. On November 11, 1991 he was elected K.C.C.H. He served as Chairman of the membership committee for many years, and both performed parts and directed Degrees during the semi-annual Reunions. He was invested with the 33 Degree, Inspector General Honorary title in 1997.

And if that was not enough… Brother Wadley joined Ontario Chapter No.3, Royal Arch Masons, Daly Council No.5, Cryptic Masons, and Malta Commandery No.3, Knights Templar, Midvale/Park City York Rite in March of 1985. He has served in various offices and was active in the degrees of those bodies. He has since demitted from the York Rite.

Additionally, he was created a Noble in El Kalah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in September of 1989, although he has since demitted from that organization.

He is survived by Laurel, his wife of forty-eight wonderful years, his son Shawn Wadley, his daughter, Janine Wadley Durm, and grand-daughters Olivia LeeAnn Durm, born in 2008 and Sophia Aurora Wadley-Ruiz, born in 2025. Masonically, he was preceeded in the call to return home by his Father, Ralph Wadley, who passed in February of 2011.

Funeral Services are scheduled for March 21^st at 1PM at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, located at 160 S. Scotte Avenue, Tucson, Arizona and will be presided over by M.W. Leigh Creighton, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Arizona. M.W.B. Jim and M.W.B Leigh were “close golfing buddies” according to Jim’s lady Laurel.

In conclusion, Jim was a big bear of a man with a gentle and humorous demeanor. He was always ready to answer the call of a brother in distress, but never asked for help for himself. He served selflessly and tirelessly in nearly all aspects of his personal, family, professional and Masonic life. He was, and still is, a shining example of how the Masonic Orders can improve a man so that at that time when he must inevitably set aside the working tools of this life, that he can enter into the Celestial Lodge Above and receive the ineffable reward of “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.“

Jim was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City.

–Fraternally Submitted, Glen Van Steeter, Past Master and Junior Warden of Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32

If you are aware of any members whom are in distress, please notify the Lodge Secretary using our Contact page “Email Us” form. Please put “Brother in Sickness and Distress” and then provide details in the “Message” box. This information will be immediately received by multiple members of the Lodge when the “Submit” button is clicked.

FROM THE TRESTLEBOARD EDITORS

We are always looking for educational, historical, or personal articles that illustrate the principles of our Craft or are simply of interest to our members. If you are willing to provide such articles, send them to me via my email, which can be found in Grand View in the Lodge Roster. If you have not yet registered in Grand View, please consider doing that today. You can reach out to our Secretary Ephraim Sng, PM, or our Assitant Secretary, Bob Hartman, PM, in order to get your member ID for the registration process.

Brethren,

February was a month that truly reflected the strength and vitality of Twin Peaks No. 32. The degree work we accomplished was truly outstanding, and it reflects the heart and discipline of this Lodge. The precision, preparation, and teamwork displayed in our ritual work are something I am extremely proud of—and each of you should be as well. When we step into the Lodge room prepared and unified, we deliver an experience that our candidates will remember for a lifetime. And the good news is, we are not slowing down.

March brings even more degree work, and I have every confidence that we will continue to raise the bar. Our labor extends beyond the Lodge room as well. The Utah Food Bank event was well attended and hugely successful, thanks to the spirit of charity that fills this peculiar band of brothers. It is inspiring to see our principles translated into action in service to our community.

Our meetup at Chubbies saw a great turnout and even greater fellowship. The laughter and camaraderie remind us that while we work hard, we also enjoy the bonds that unite us. If you missed the Esoteric Education Night, you definitely missed out on a thoughtful and engaging evening of light and learning.

We also had the pleasure of visiting Gateway and Canyon Lodges, strengthening friendships and expanding our fellowship even further.

March is shaping up to be another fun and meaningful month—more degree work, more visitation, more charity, and more brotherly love. Stay tuned to the calendar, as it is consistently being updated with opportunities to get involved.

Fraternally yours,
Frank Keller
Worshipful Master

My Brothers, February saw us pass Brothers Ruebens and Vidigal to their FC degrees. The work performed in these degrees was again done with excellence and dedication and I would like to commend all of you on your dedication to providing the best possible degrees for our brothers.  I would particularly like to call out Brothers Peterson and Valdez on parts well done. 

For March we are looking at an MM degree on March 16, with a practice on March 9th. The degree worksheet will be out no later than March 5th. 

If anyone has any interest in learning a new part or a lecture please reach out. I will be happy to offer any guidance in what you can, or would like to learn. Remember I am also available if you need help learning a part, and we can schedule time to work on it. 

Fraternally

Michael Hartman

Senior Warden

Brethren all, I will endeavor to make this month’s article shorter than February’s. First, you should have noticed under Sickness and Distress that our Most Worshipful Brother James D. Wadley, twice Past Master of this Lodge, passed on February 21st 2026 due to complications arising from long illness. Please keep his family in your prayers. Should you desire to send sympathy cards or other tokens of respect, I will be happy to provide her address to you, but as our Trestleboard is a public facing publication, I cannot provide that here. If you are registered on Grand View, you can get the address yourself by opening the Lodge Roster. Several members of our Lodge have committed to attending Jim’s funeral on March 21st in Tucson. Thank you for that.

Brother Michael Hartman will be providing the meal before our March 2nd Stated Meeting at 6:30 pm. Although donations are always voluntary, please consider donating a little for the meal. Any monies not collected by the meal provider will be added to the Lodge Benificient Fund, part of which is used to help distressed Masons to cover their dues.

We are still in need of a brother to provide the meal for the April 6th stated meeting. If you wish to volunteer, you can reach me at any of our meetings, or by using the Contact Page of our website. Put “Pre-meeting meal volunteer” in the subject line. I would be grateful.

As is usual, we will be congregating at Chubby’s Cafe, Riverton on February 23rd at 7 pm for good food and good fellowship. See the article later in this Trestleboard for details.

I will be posting information about our Grand Lodge visitation on April 13th, to be held at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple. A form for RSVPs will be put on the website soon and an email will go out to all members by the end of this week. If you RSVP, please understand that if you fail to attend, you will still be asked to pay for meals.

There will be a new page on our website for the annual Masons at Work fundraiser picnic, which will be held on June 14th. See details below in this Trestleboard, but put this on you calendar NOW! We’d love to see you all. Family, friends and prospects are all invited.

Yours in fraternal service,

Glen Van Steeter PM, Junior Warden

From the Board of Trustees

Brethren all, at our March 2nd Stated Meeting, we will be discussing new strategies recommended by our investment advisor for the long-term growth and goal achievement. If you want to be part of the discussion, you need to attend this meeting!

Fraternally and Cordially, your Board

Calendar at a Glance

• March 2nd
  • Dinner at the Lodge at 6:30 pm
  • March stated meeting at the Lodge at 7:30 pm.
• March 9th: MM Degree Practice at 7:00 pm at the South Valley Masonic Center. Bring your rituals with you.
• March 13th: Twin Peaks visitation to Mt. Ogden Lodge of the Grand Prince Hall Lodge at 7:00 pm.
• March 16th: MM Degree at 7 pm at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple. Dress is tuxedo or dark suit. Officers and degree cast members please arrive at 6:30 pm to help with Lodge setup.
• March 19th: Esoteric Education Night via Zoom at 7:00 pm. Connection information is on the calendar.
• March 21st: MWB Jim Wadley’s funeral at 1:00 pm, Arizona time, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Tucson, Arizona.
• March 23rd: Meetup at Chubby’s Cafe in Riverton, Utah at 7:00 pm.
• March 30th: Twin Peaks Lodge Open House for visitors and prospects at 7 pm at the South Valley Masonic Center.
• April 1st: Officer’s meeting via Zoom at 7:00 pm.
• April 4th: Utah Food Bank service project from 8 to 10 am. We are always looking for volunteers.
• April 6th: Dinner at 6:30 pm followed by our April Stated Meeting at 7:30 pm at the South Valley Masonic Center.
• April 13th: Grand Lodge Visitation at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple at 6 pm.

March Degrees

Visitation to Mount Ogden Lodge PHA on Fri., March 13th

Twin Peaks Open House from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Utah Food Bank Service Project – April 4th from 8 am to 10 am

Grand Lodge Visitation – April 13th @ 6:00 pm

The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Utah, Sanuel L. Harris, and his officers will be hosting a visitation with Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32 at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple at the date and time noted above.

An email will be sent to all Master Masons of Twin Peaks Lodge within the next few days with instructions on how to RSVP for meals. Dress

Masonic Anniveraries

These are the dates and years of service of brethren who were raised to Master Mason in the month of March.

• Brother Brandon Bill Albrecht was raised on March 12, 2012 and has 14 years of service.
• Worshipful Brother Edward Michael Kordas was raised on March 13, 1999 and has 27 years of service.
• Brother James Guy Martin was raised on March 16, 1967 and has almost 59 years of service.
• Brother Joseph Steve Sanchez was raised on March 17, 2025 and has 1 year of service.
• Brother Bretton Leon Crockett was raised on March 18, 2005 and has 21 years of service.
• Worshipful Brother Leon Werner Crockett was raised on March 20, 2004 and has 22 years of service.
• Brother Michael Charles Martin was raised on March 21, 2016 and has 10 years of service.
• Brother Frank Glade Keller was raised on March 26, 2012 and has 14 years of service.
• Brother Robert Paul Denning was raised on March 28, 1983 and has 22 years of service.
• Brother Christopher Ernest Rogers was raised on March 29, 2003 and has 23 years of service.
• Brother J Earl Dowdle was raised on March 31, 2025 and has 1 year of service.
• Brother John Gust Kaddas was raised on March 31, 1980 and has 46 years of service.

…and these are the brethren who were born in March! Wish them many happy returns and hopes for many more!

• Brother James Guy Martin was born on March 07.
• Brother Craig H. Smith was born on March 11.
• Brother Michael Edward Hartman was born on March 12.
• Brother Sam Tom Korologos was born on March 12.
• Brother Daniel M. Overman was born on March 16.
• Brother Kaleb Patrick Valdez was born on March 19.
• Brother Lawrence D. McGill was born on March 24.

WHEN IS A MAN A MASON?

“When he can look out over the rivers, the hills, and the far horizon with a profound sense of his own littleness in the vast scheme of things, and yet have faith, hope, and courage-which is the root of every virtue. When he knows that down in his heart, every man is as noble, as vile, as divine, as diabolic, and as lonely as himself, and seeks to know, to forgive, and to love his fellow man. When he knows how to sympathize with men in their sorrows, yes, even in their sins-knowing that each man fights a hard fight against many odds. When he has learned how to make friends and how to keep them, and above all how to keep friends with himself. When he loves flowers, can hunt the birds without a gun, and feels the thrill of an old forgotten joy when he hears the laugh of a little child. When he can be happy and high-minded amid the meaner drudgeries of life. When star-crowned trees, and the glint of sunlight on flowing waters, subdue him like the thought of one much loved and long dead. When no voice of distress reaches his ears in vain, and no hand seeks his aid without response. When he finds good in every faith that helps any man to lay hold of divine things and sees majestic meaning in life, whatever the name of that faith may be. When he can look into a wayside puddle and see something beyond mud, and into the face of the most forlorn fellow mortal and see something beyond sin. When he knows how to pray, how to love, how to hope. When he has kept faith with himself, with his fellow man, with his God; in his hand a sword for evil, in his heart a bit of a song-glad to live, but not afraid to die! Such a man has found the only real secret of Masonry, and the one which it is trying to give to all the world. “

(Excerpted from “The Builders A Story and Study of
Masonry”, by Brother Joseph Fort Newton, originally published in 1914)

Ah, the real secret of Masonry! It lies in the quarries of our minds, waiting with patience to be
worked by the common gavel and the trowel of Brotherly Love. As Masons, we must use the
common gavel to chip away at the rough ashlar, constantly squaring the words and actions of
our lives against the four cardinal virtues: for we must have Temperance in our actions and
words not only unto others, but unto ourselves; letting wisdom and Prudence regulate our lives
and actions that we may not act or think improperly towards and about those we love and
cherish, as well as those we have yet to met; Fortitude to continue the labors even when we are
tired and exhausted by the constant pressure to go along, give in, and give up; and Justice to
keep alive the spirit of equality which should emanate from us to the world at large.
Let us not forget the most sacred use of the common trowel, for as it is used by the operative
mason to cement the various parts of a building together, we as speculative Masons should
constantly endeavor to spread the cement of Brotherly Love and affection toward all mankind,
but more especially a Brother Mason.

It is by the speculative use of these tools of the operative mason, the gavel and trowel, that we
may hope to become the light that shows the world the real secret of Masonry.

Brother Newton was raised a Master Mason on May 28, 1902 in Friendship Lodge #7, Dixon
Illinois; later affiliated with Mt. Hermon Lodge #263 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Philadelphia
Lodge #51, Philadelphia PA. He served as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Iowa from
1911 to 1913, and as Grand Prelate of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar (years
unknown).

— Submitted by W:.B:. Robert Hartman

Actions and Behaviors, Brethren. Not Words and Arguments.

As soon as a man is made a Mason, he is admonished not to let his zeal for the fraternity lead him into argument with those who may ridicule Freemasonry.

As long as Freemasonry has been around it has had its critics. It likely always will. While it can be tempting to engage these critics in arguments or to attempt to defend our Craft against the negative comments that others may make, we are instead charged to exercise restraint and civil silence instead of engaging in
impassioned arguments.

The Christian leader Saint Francis of Assisi is reported to have told his followers “Wherever you go, preach Christ. If necessary, use words.”He knew that the most powerful witness for his religion was not the words
of his followers but their actions and behaviors.

So it is with Masonry. We defend our gentle craft by living good and moral lives that others respect. This lifestyle will do all that is needed to defend Freemasonry from its enemies and encourage other good men to seek admission to our order.

— Submitted by W:.B:. Robert Hartman

A VERY SHORT Explanation of Prince Hall Freemasonry

In recognition of the Master’s desire to visit Mount Ogden Lodge, PHA (a Prince Hall Lodge) this month, I thought that just a few pieces of information might be helpful to you. If you want to learn more about Prince Hall Masonry, a good place to start is the Wikipedia Article.

Prince Hall Freemasonry is the oldest and largest historically African American fraternity, founded in 1775 in Boston by Prince Hall and 14 other free Black men. It emerged after18th-century, mainstream, white-dominated, Masonic lodges denied them membership, leading them to seek a charter from the Grand Lodge of England. This was granted on September 29th, 1784 by the Premier Grand Lodge of England and their Grand Master, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland.

History and Significance
Founder: Prince Hall was an abolitionist, civil rights activist, and leader in the free Black community in Boston. Almost immediately, “regular” Lodges refused to recognize them as such, calling them “clandestine”. However, because African Lodge No. 459 had received their Charter from the Premier Grand Lodge of England, it was legitimate and therefore entitled to intervisitation between black and white Lodges. Many Grand Masters hoped that recognition would lead to integration, knowing it would take a long time before this hope became fruition.

Origin
In 1775, Hall and 14 others were initiated into a British lodge. In 1784, they were granted a charter to form African Lodge No. 459, which later became the first African American Grand Lodge. This was on March 22nd, 1797.

Role in Community
Beyond ritual, Prince Hall Freemasons have historically focused on racial uplift, civil rights, and, notably, supporting the Underground Railroad.

Growth
Today, the organization consists of over 300,000 initiated members and is recognized by many mainstream, state-level Masonic Grand Lodges.

Today
There are two competing organizations that call themselves Prince Hall Freemasonry. A minority of Lodges are associated with the Prince Hall National Grand Lodge, which can trace their lineage to African Lodge #459. These are referred to as Prince Hall Origin (PHO).

The majority of Prince Hall Lodges are associated with 41 independent, large state-based, Grand Lodges, much like “Geo. Washington Lodges”. These are known as Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA). They are regular, and with a few notable exceptions, are recognized as regular Lodges by their corresponding Grand Lodge of State counterparts and the United Grand Lodge of England.

Eligibility and Membership
To become a member of a Prince Hall Lodge, applicants generally must meet the following requirements:

• Be a male at least 18 years of age.
• Believe in the existence of a Supreme Being.
• Possess good moral character.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Be recommended by at least two current Prince Hall Masons.

Community Impact
Prince Hall Lodges are involved in philanthropy, including mentorship, scholarships, and supporting local community needs.

— Fraternally submitted by W:.B:. Glen Van Steeter, Junior Warden

2026 Masons at Work Picnic

More information to come very soon!