MARLA MCFETRIDGE

We joined Shakopee Chapter #90 in Minnesota in Nov. 1971. I was Ruth, then went up the line to W.M. along with Lowell as W.P. Also held offices of Warder, Electa, Conductress again , and Organist till present. Was Grand Page for Grand Chapter of Mn in 1977. I joined Frederic chapter #239 in Wisconsin in 1994 and have been Organist ever since. In 1978 I was Jobs Daughter Bethel Guardian of Shakopee and Grand Bethel Director of Music in 1998. I still play for Jobs Installations in Shakopee.

We have lived in California, Washington, Colorado, Minnesota, Utah and when Lowell retired from the airlines we moved to Wisconsin to the farm where he was raised. He raises beef cattle, some pigs, chickens and gardens. I play at our little country church and once a month at the nursing homes when Pastor has service. Lowell and I have 3 children, Corla, Christy and Craig and 6 grandchildren; we have lots of fun together. In my spare time I take folks to appointments etc through our church "Neighbor to Neighbor" program. I bake and take and have Birthday parties for our farm neighbors and friends.

I was an Usher at General Grand Chapter in 2006 where Sister Helen and Brother Dave asked me to be in their Minnesota “Wishing Will Make It So” Grand Family. I was overwhelmed and what a wonderful awesome journey it has been. And now I have been honored and blessed to be in Sister Kris and Brother Ron's Season for Blessings Grand Family. I look forward to this year with great joy and excitement to see old friends and make new ones and do my best for the Good of the Order of Eastern Star. Thank you so much.