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West is Best

What an amazing servant. Del has influenced so may arrowmen. West is best because of Del. – Billy Walley

I first met Del when he was the advisor to the T’Kope Kwis Kwis Order of the Arrow Lodge. Del was always present providing us with much needed direction and, in my case, correction. I appreciate his endless devotion to scouting and no doubt he has helped myriads of boys to become young men ofContinue reading “Endless Devotion”

Leadership Training

I first met Del when I attend Junior Leader Training in the early 60’s. He was my Scoutmaster for Den Beard Rangers Troop #7. I was a member of the Nearsighted Nighthawks Patrol. Were worked together for many years with Order of the Arrow. -Jerry Jazbec

Teacher of the arts

I meet Del as a teenager through Matt Johnstone. I was lucky enough to be able to join them while attending theatre in Seattle. Those evening always included dinner, a show, and a sharing of his wisdom and knowledge. The kindness, generosity, and wisdom he showed others was amazing to experience. He instilled in meContinue reading “Teacher of the arts”

I first met Del Loder when I moved to Washington state in 1985 and joined the Chief Seattle Council. Del was a font of information about the history and all other aspects of the Order of the Arrow. He was also a great mentor for me while I was an Associate Chapter advisor, while IContinue reading

Uniforms, Inspiration & Baden-Powell

I first met Del at an Order of the Arrow function when I was a teenage Scout. That’s not surprising because Del was profoundly dedicated to the O/A and eventually received the O/A’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Back when I met Del he was still a young Scoutmaster in his 20s. Though Del could beContinue reading “Uniforms, Inspiration & Baden-Powell”

Fond Memories

My thoughts and prayers go out to Del’s loved ones. I met Del when I joined the Order of the Arrow and become the Chapter Chief of the Klahanie Chapter representing what is the Polaris District today. I have many fond memories of Del from those days when I was a youth leader continuing toContinue reading “Fond Memories”

An Inspiration

I remember his speech at the 2009 NOAC. I was very moved by the speech, and I look it up occasionally on youtube. I did have a chance to meet him at the 2012 NOAC founders day event. I saw him walking and I knew exactly who it was. My lodge (Wagion Lodge 6) wereContinue reading “An Inspiration”

Lasting Legacy

I first met Del in 1974, when I was a young Eagle Scout and OA member. Del was the lodge advisor and i had just been asked to be a lodge vice chief. He was a true friend of Scouting. He was always there for a kind word or a great story! Although i hadn’tContinue reading “Lasting Legacy”

In Thanksgiving to God for Del Loder

I was a Scouter in Chief Seattle Council with Del as Aurora District Chairman and member of the Council board. As an Eagle Scout, OA member and Silver Beaver holder also, I so valued, respected from Del. His friendship and leadership meant so much. I wrote this prayer in thanksgiving for Del. In Thanksgiving toContinue reading “In Thanksgiving to God for Del Loder”