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Beloved Wife of Werner Davis Passes

January 7, 2012 (TACOMA, WA) Mary Davis, beloved wife of Werner Davis, has passed away December 27, 2011. Our condolences go out to the Davis' family and friends. We will post additional information regarding funeral and memorial services when they are available. 

 
Nov 2011 - WERNER DAVIS- Obituary

Werner Leslie Davis - Retired Sergeant Werner Leslie Davis went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2011. He served 24 years in the United States Air Force and 20 years with the Postal Service. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Elizabeth Davis, a sister, 6 children, 2 daughters-in-law, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He is greatly loved and will be truly missed by all. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042, with a reception to follow the graveside service in the Garden Room at Weeks' Dryer Mortuary, 220 134th St. S., Tacoma, WA 98444. Please sign the online guest book at www.dryermortuary.com.
 

 
 
November 2011 -  Memorial Service for Werner Davis
The memorial service for our dear friend Werner Davis will be held at the Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 24th St., Kent WA 98042 on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11 AM. There will be a reception following the service at the Garden Room at Weeks' Dryer Mortuary located 220 134th St. S., Tacoma, WA 98444


 
August 2011 - Club President Lavelle "Doug" Douglas Passes On 
(August 3, 2011) Tacoma, WA -Tee & Turf Club President and friend Lavelle Douglas passes on from cancer. Lavelle was a long time supporter and cornerstone of the golf club and he will be dearly missed by all. Our warmest condolences and heartfelt prayers go out to the Douglas family.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma, WA at 11 AM on Friday, August 5th.
Shiloh Baptist Church
1211 South I Street
Tacoma, WA 98405-4901 (map)
Burial ceremony will be conducted at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Tuesday, August 9th at 2:15 PM.
Tahoma National Cemetery
18600 Southeast 240th Street
Kent, WA 98042- 4868
Phone: (425) 413-9614 (map)
 

 
July 2011 - Unfortunately, life has thrown a couple of curveballs at our club membership lately with regards to health issues and we wish all to please include all your fellow members and members' families in your thoughts and prayers as we, they, and their loved ones make it through these trying times.
We have recently experienced the loss of three respected members of our club, Danny McCormick, Art Booker, and Lavell Douglas. Their presence will be sincerely missed by all who knew them. Our warmest condelences go out to the Douglas, Booker, and the McCormick families.
Please feel free to contact your club officers for updates and the current status of your fellow membership. I am sure they do and will appreciate your support as they deal with life's sometimes unexpected course of events.
We also would like to send our thoughts and well wishes to Vergil Murray, Nancy Cedeno, Versa Alexander, and Bill Turner.

 June 2011 - Memorial Service for Art Booker on July 1 at St. Francis Cabrini Church (June 23, 2011)
Memorial services for Art Booker will be conducted on Thursday, July 1st at the St. Francis Cabrini Church in Lakewood, WA. Those who wish to give there condolences and share in the memories of Art are welcome.
St. Francis Cabrini Church
5505 108th St. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
 


May 2011 - Long Standing and Respected Member Art Booker Deceased (May 27, 2011) - Updated June 23, 2011

We are sad to announce the passing of Art Booker, a long standing and supporting member of the Tee & Turf Golf Club. Art had been active in supporting club efforts operationally and socially over the years. Art's sense of humor and unique swing will be sorely missed.

The Tee & Turf GC membership wishes to send our warmest condolences to the surviving members of the Booker Family.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 2nd at 2:30 PM at the Tahoma National Cemetary, 18600 SE 240th, Kent, WA 98042. (MAP)

There will be an additional memorial service for Art on July 1st at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Lakewood, WA.
 

November 2011 - T&T 2010 Players of the Year And Most Improved Player Announced (November 30, 2010)
The 2010 Players of the Year (POY) for the Tee & Turf Golf Club are Alean Cunningham (Ladies Division), Lavelle Douglas (Men's Division with a handicap of 13 or more), and Jim Henderson (Men's Division with a handicap of less than 13). The annual Player of the Year Awards are given to club players that have displayed a level of participation and accomplishment that is worthy of recognition and reward during the playing season.
The 2010 Most Improved Player Award (MIP) is Jim Henderson. The MIP Award is presented to the club player who has showed the most improvement over the course of the playing season. You can access the report for all participants by clicking here.
 

 
May 2011 - Memorial Service for Danny McCormick
 
Tacoma, WA (May 8, 2011) A Memorial Service for Danny McCormick will be conducted at 12 Noon on Friday May 13th. The way he lived and met the challenges of life was reflective of how he enjoyed and played the game of golf. Danny will be missed by all who knew him. The service will be held at:
 
The Lakeview Chapel
4606 108th Street SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
 
There will be a gathering at the McCormick's home after the service at:
 
6302 East S Street, Tacoma 98404
 
"We are attempting to contact members by telephone also, if you have contact with any former member or acquaintance of Danny's, please share this information with them."- Hayes Alexander, VP Tee & Turf GC
 

 

Walt Harris Scores His Fifth Hole-in-One (April 18, 2010)
 
Walt Harris recently returned from the Hi-Cal Golf Tournament at the Sienna Golf Club, Las Vegas, NV
where he holed out his tee shot on the 7th Hole, a 173 yard par 3 with a 7 iron. Walt recorded his fifth lifetime hole-in-one on his way to shooting a blistering 65 with his group on this par 72 - 6149 yard track. Congratulations Walt and please save a few for us less fortunate!
 

Tee & Turf Members Honored with Lifetime Membership Awards (March 6, 2010)
 
Today, Tee & Turf Golf Club honored special long standing members of the club with Lifetime Membership Awards. The awards were presented during the Season Opener at Brookdale Golf Course by Club President, Lavelle Douglas to Sal Arrington, Oscar Burlison, Werner Davis, and Edward Drummond. -(READ MORE)-