Curtis E. Spalding

TROY- Curtis E. Spalding, 89, life long resident of Troy, PA passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Bradford County Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Marian Mae (Greenough) Spalding who passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. The couple married August 18, 1942 and had 67 happy years together. Curt was born on August 27, 1920 on the family farm in Troy Twp., son of the late William A. and Lola B. (Packard) Spalding. He was a 1938 graduate of Troy High School and attended Penn State University. Curt was a local contractor, building 17 homes in the Troy area. He built the Tastee Freez in Troy, opening it in 1957, and he and Marian operated it for 29 years. He also built the Troy Motel and opened it in 1963, and he and Marian operated it for 47 years. Curt was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Troy, and held many offices within it, and was a 61-year member and past master of the Troy Grange. He was also a past president of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, and was the director of the Endless Mountains Tourist Bureau. Curt had a truly impressive Masonic record. He was a 50 year member Trojan Lodge No. 306 of Free and Accepted Masons where he was Worshipful Master in 1962 and was Secretary from 1963 to 1995, was a member of Troy Royal Arch Chapter No. 261 and was Most Excellent High Priest in 1977 and Secretary from 1963 -1995. He was also a member of: Northern Council No. 24 where he was Thrice Illustrious Master in 1993, Northern Commandery No. 16 and was Eminent Commander in 1992, Williamsport Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine where he was Puissant Sovereign in 1998, Northeastern York Rite College No. 102 where he was Preminent Governor in 1994, Order of the Purple Cross where he was Associate Regent in 1994. He also belonged to: Penn Priory No. 6, Knights of the York Rite Cross of Honor, Northeastern Council No. 333 of the Allied Masonic Degrees. He belonged to: Valley of Towanda, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite where he was Thrice Potent Master in 1982, and received the Meritorious Service Award in 1983, was Coroneted 33 Degree in 1995, belonged to the Valley of Williamsport Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and was Chancellor from 2002 to 2006, belonged to the Royal Order of Scotland, Irem Temple, Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Bradford County Shrine Club where he was President in 1973. Curt is survived by his daughter, Cheryl (Edgar) Wright of Millerton, PA, his sons; K. Roderick Spalding and Curtis D. Sr. (Deborah) Spalding, both of Troy, PA, six grandchildren: Terry Spalding, Curtis D. Jr. (Wendy) Spalding, Ginger (Roger) Lathrop, Will (Stacy) Spalding, Travis (Corin) Spalding and Taffy (Phil) Bowman, 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Curt was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marian, and his brother Willis W. Spalding. Family and friends are welcome to call from 1:00-3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Main Street, Troy, PA. The Masonic service to honor Brother Spalding will begin at 3:00 PM at the funeral home, and the funeral service will follow with Curt's pastor, Rev. Richard Noggle, officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Curt's memory to the Masonic Hall Association, c/o Donald D. White, 126 West Main St. Troy, PA 16947.