We are saddened to report that Bruce Weir, PGA Life Member from Lake Stevens, WA passed away on December 31, 2022 at age 70. Bruce was elected to PGA Membership in 1993 and most recently worked at Cascade Golf Course (2003-2015).
Don’s son, Michael Bails, writes: It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Donald Bails. He was 89 years old. He transitioned to hospice care at home and soon afterward as an inpatient. I was his primary caregiver at home which, although challenging, was a blessing too. I was fortunate enough … Read more
We are saddened to report that Richard Giroux of American Lake Veterans GC passed away on May 5, 2021. He was 70 years old. Rick was a member of the Pacific Northwest Section for his whole PGA career. Golfers will also remember him from his time at Brookdale GC, Twin Lakes G&CC, Linden G&CC, Meadow … Read more
We were just informed that John William Ostrander passed away on April 9, 2021 at age 70. He worked at various golf clubs in Central Washington as a Golf Professional from 1974 to 2005 and will be dearly missed. Obituary: https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2021/apr/15/john-william-ostrander
We are saddened to report that PGA Life Member Mannie J. Jewell of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on June 12, 2021. He was 68 years old. Mannie was elected to PGA Membership in 1984 at Howell Park GC in Louisiana. He continued to work at golf facilities in the Gulf States Section until 2007, when … Read more
We are deeply saddened to report that James DeLancey “JD” Cline passed away at age 71, one day before his birthday. A PGA Member since 1997, JD began his career in 1993 as an assistant at Desert Canyon GC in Orondo, WA while also working seasonally at Trump National Doral in Miami, FL. He was … Read more