Most Worshipful Brother Travis M. McGuire was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 8th 1977, to Edward and Sandy McGuire, the youngest of three boys and his mom’s favorite. He grew up in Taylorsville Utah. He attended Cottonwood High School, graduating in 1995. He worked a number of starter jobs until he found his niche in the world of production planning and management. He worked for Intermountain Wood Products for 20 years. He has three beautiful children Cody (Brooke), Tyler (Addison), and Oakley (Carson) who are the light of his life. He met his girlfriend Alexis and has three bonus kids Jaxson, Brody, and Avery and they have been inseparable ever since.
Most Worshipful Brother McGuire was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Christopher Diehl Lodge No. 19 (now Oquirrh Lodge #19) in Magna, Utah on July 27, 2009. He was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft in the same Lodge on November 23, 2009 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 13, 2010. He affiliated with Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 11 on June 18, 2010, with Tintic Lodge No. 9 on September 8, 2015 and with Canyon Lodge No. 13 on June 16, 2016.
Most Worshipful Brother McGuire served as Worshipful Master of Christopher Diehl Lodge No. 19 in 2015. He also served as Secretary of Christopher Diehl Lodge No. 19 during the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. He served as Treasurer of Tintic Lodge No. 9 in 2017, and 2020 . He also served as the Deputy Grand Lecturer in Christopher Diehl No. 19 in 2016.
In 2016 Travis was appointed Junior Grand Steward of the MW Grand Lodge of Utah by Most Worshipful Brother R. Wesley Ing. He was appointed as Grand Marshal in 2017, and as Grand Lecturer in 2018 and 2019. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 2020, Senior Grand Warden in 2021, and Deputy Grand Master/Grand Master Elect in 2022. On February 4, 2023 Most Worshipful Brother McGuire was installed as Grand Master of Utah by Most Worshipful Brother R. Wesley Ing, PGM.
Most Worshipful Brother McGuire joined El Kalah Shrine in 2010 and has subsequently served as Parade Marshal twice, the last time in 2022. He was elected Assistant Raban in 2023. He joined the Midvale York Rite in 2019. He joined the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite in April 2010, beginning his journey on April 22, 2010 and achieving the 32˚ on April 24, 2010. He was invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor for his extensive service on November 7, 2015. He was Coroneted a 33° Inspector General, Honorary on August 19, 2023. He is also a member of Bonneville Conclave Red Cross of Constantine.
He has served as head of all four bodies of the Scottish Rite Valley of Salt Lake. Serving as Venerable Master of the Jordan Lodge of Perfection in 2016. Wise Master of James Lowe chapter of Rose Croix in 2019. Commander of the Salt Lake Council of Kadosh in 2018. And Master of Kadosh of the Utah Consistory in 2016.
He served in various capacities including Commander of the KCCH Club, as a member of the Reunion Staff, also served as Secretary of the Board of Trustees for RiteCare of Utah beginning in 2010 and served for more than a decade.
Most Worshipful Brother McGuire’s extensive travel throughout the state of Utah, and within all its major bodies, as well as his extensive business experience have well prepared him to oversee the Grand Lodge of Utah and we are greatly blessed by his service to the Grand Lodge and Scottish Rite of Utah.
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Most Worshipful Brother Daniel J. Lawes was born in Massachusetts to Doug and Linda Lawes. At a young age the family moved to Wyoming where he was raised in Evanston and Little America with a brief stint in Farmington, Utah in between.
Brother Lawes graduated from Green River High School in Green River, Wyoming. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health from the University of Utah and a Masters of Healthcare Administration from Walden University. He has worked for University of Utah Health Care since 2008. From 2011 to 2016 he served as a Planning Commissioner and Planning Commission Chair for The City of West Jordan, Utah.
He is married to the love of his life Janci and together they have one beautiful daughter.
Brother Lawes was Initiated, Passed and Raised a Master Mason in 2005 in Wasatch Lodge #1 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He later joined Christopher Diehl Lodge #19 in Magna, Utah (now Oquirrh Lodge #19) in 2007, serving in many positions including Worshipful Master in 2013, 2018 and 2019. He is also a member of Canyon Lodge #13 in Midvale, Utah, Rock Springs Lodge #12 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, South Pass Historic Lodge #1869 in South Pass, Wyoming, Bannack Historic Lodge #3777 in Bannock, Montana, and a Charter Member of Camp Floyd Historic Lodge #205. He is honored to hold Honorary Memberships in Rocky Mountain Lodge #11 in Tooele, Utah and Harmony Lodge #20 in Logan, Utah. He was first appointed as a Utah Grand Lodge Officer by Most Worshipful Brother Gerald Everett in 2015 as Grand Pursuivant.
Brother Lawes is also a member of The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Orient of Utah. In November 2017 he was honored to be invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor and in 2021 Coroneted a 33° Inspector General, Honorary by the Supreme Council. He is a member of the Provo York Rite Bodies, Bonneville Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Jezreel Council # 570 Allied Masonic Degrees, Camp Floyd #19 York Rite Sovereign College, Mt. Nebo Chapel #34 Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon, Grand College of Rites of the United States of America, Scottish Rite Research Society, and Salt Lake Chapter #114 National Sojourners.
In 2020 he was recognized by the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay with the Honorary Legion of Honor.
He served as Chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of North American at their Annual Meeting in 2021. This was the first conference to be held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In his spare time, Brother Lawes enjoys spending time with family, trips to Disneyland, woodturning and fishing at Flaming Gorge with his Father-in-Law John.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2018Lorenzo E. (Lon) Tibbitts was born in Harlingen, Texas to Major Therice E. and Hazel McLean Tibbitts. A proud military brat, he spent half his growing up years in the Western United States and half in Western Europe.
He studied English Literature at the University of Maryland and Economics at Brigham Young University. He also holds certificates in Legal Studies, Six Sigma Process Analysis & Improvement and completed a Leadership Program at Harvard University in 2017.
Lon spent ten years in the Air Force Reserve as a F4 & F16 Crew Chief and Technical Instructor before becoming the NCOIC of the Aircraft Battle Damage Repair School (Reserve) at Hill AFB, Utah.
He took a night job in manufacturing in order to fund his higher education and then spent twelve years in production and sales management, followed by another four years in general management. He joined the American Express Co. in 2001 and filled several challenging leadership roles in the Travel Related Services Division.
Lon was initiated in Wasatch Lodge No. 1 on November 10, 2006, became a Fellow Craft on January 26, 2007 and made a Master Mason on March 30, 2007. He served as Worshipful Master of Christopher Diehl Lodge No. 19 in 2012.
Lon was appointed to the Grand Lodge by Most Worshipful Frank C. Baker, PGM on May 1, 2012, He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 2015, Senior Grand Warden in 2016, Deputy Grand Master/Grand Master-Elect on February 4, 2017, and was installed as Grand Master of Utah on February 3, 2018. Lon was elected to serve this jurisdiction as Grand Secretary on February 3, 2019.
He took degrees of The Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite at the Fall Reunion in 2007. He was Coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary on August 25, 2015. He received the Chapter, Council and Commandery degrees of the York Rite in 2009 and is a member of the Provo York Rite Bodies. He is also a member of Utah AMD, National Sojourners, SRICF and Red Cross of Constantine.
There is nothing more important to Lon than Lana and their family. He married Lana Lynn Christensen in 1983 and in addition to his two children, Lyssha and Lee, he and Lana have two daughters, Nicole and Natalie. He adores his grand and great-grandchildren. Lon enjoys nothing as much as time spent traveling with Lana, unless it is doing anything, anytime, anywhere with his children and the “Grands.”
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2017Robert M. “Spats” Wolfarth lives near the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Born in El Paso, raised in Dallas, and schooled in Austin, he holds a double bachelor of arts in International Economics and Russian Language from the University of Texas. After six years of working in foreign policy, defense, and intelligence for the US Senate and US House of Representatives in Washington, Robert decided it was time to get a real job. He moved into the medical device industry, including teaching at the graduate level at Utah Valley University and running his own consulting firm. He has held many volunteer positions in his community, such as Chairman of the Church Council at Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City and President of his Homeowners Association Board of Directors.
Robert is fascinated with systems of ethics as influenced by cultures and philosophies, which led to his interest in Freemasonry. Among his Masonic activities, he is Past Master of Argenta Lodge № 3, Past Secretary and Past Master of Wasatch Lodge № 1, Past Vice President of the Salt Lake Masonic Temple Association, Past Education Officer for Utah Scottish Rite, Past Scottish Rite Fellow, Past Chairman of the VMAP Committee, Past Venerable Chief of the Utah Scots Guard, Past Venerable Master of the Jordan Lodge of Perfection, Past Commander of the Salt Lake Council of Kadosh, past Master of Kadosh for the Utah Consistory, and Past Wise Master of the James Lowe Chapter of Rose Croix. He holds offices in Camp Floyd Historic Lodge № 205 and Behle-Simons Council № 544 of Allied Masonic Degrees, and holds honorary membership in Harmony Lodge № 21 and Rocky Mountain Lodge № 11.
Robert held positions in the Grand Lodge of Utah as Grand Standard Bearer and Grand Lecturer before being elected Junior Grand Warden, and has served on many Grand Lodge committees. He is a life member of the Scottish Rite, and is a life member and sits on the Board of Directors of the Scottish Rite Research Society, where he serves as Secretary. He received the 32° in Scottish Rite in 2006 and was invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 2011. On August 22, 2017, he received the 33°, Inspector General Honorary, in Washington, DC. Not known to stand still for long, Robert has completed the Scottish Rite Master Craftsman I Program, is a Senior Ritualist, was editor of The Plumbline for several years, editor of The Minaret for El Kalah Shrine, and was Vice President of his Scottish Rite class. He is a Knight Templar, a Senior Member of the Order of DeMolay where he was invested with the Legion of Honor, a Shriner serving in the Patrol, and has published almost 20 Masonic articles internationally. He was a Charter Member and Fellow of the Utah Masonic Research Society, Founding Member of the Masonic Society, Charter Member of the Wisdom, Strength, and Beauty Club, Charter Member of Keystone Mark Master Lodge № 00, and Charter Member of Camp Floyd Historic Lodge № 205. He delivers speeches and presentations frequently in many venues and has directed three and acted in many Scottish Rite degrees and plays.
Among his Masonic charitable activities, Robert is a member of the Grand Master’s Club of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, Associate Patron of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, supporter of the 365 Club of Utah Rite Care, a founding annual supporter of the Utah Rite Care One Child Club, a Superintendent of Building for Utah Rite Care, has received the General Grand Master’s Award of the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation, and is a Sustaining Donor to Shriners Hospitals for Children and a New Century donor to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. He also supports several community charities by labor and finance.
Robert is a practicing Buddhist and has traveled to over 30 countries. He is fond of diverse music, ethnic foods, laughter, walks in the forest, good deeds, dinner with friends, and fine port. He married the former Jane Anderson in Edinburgh, Scotland, and adopted a girl and a boy in the People’s Republic of China. Now a single father, he has plenty of time to take his daughter to tea at the Grand America Hotel, and get clobbered by his son in chess.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2016Brother Robert Wesley Ing was born in El Paso, TX in July 1957, the eldest son of Larry and Barbara Ing. During his early years, the family lived in several location including Jacksonville, IL and Tomah, WI. His father’s employment took them to Moab, UT which he now calls home.
As a youth, Wes spent time hiking and fishing the mountains of Southeastern Utah and exploring the dessert canyons around Moab. He graduated from Grand County High School. This is where he met and eventually married his wife, Julie Steele. During his high school years, Wes played Varsity football and wrestled, earning several state wrestling medals. Wes attended Utah State University, studying Public Health with an emphasis on industrial hygiene and safety. Wes has held several corporate safety and health positions in mining industry. Tiring of the instability of the mining and metals industry, he joined the Salt Lake City Public Utilities Department managing their Health and Safety Program. He has enjoyed the stability of government service for the past twelve years
Brother Wes began his association with Masonry by joining Waverly Lodge #301, Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania in Clarks Green, PA in 1993 and was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on 14 September 1993. After relocating his family to Sandy, UT in 1998, Wes became active in Canyon Lodge #13 serving as Master in 2007 and then after joining Lasal Lodge in Moab became Master from 2008 to 2011. He is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and was invested a Knight Commander Court of Honor in 2011. He is a member of the Midvale York Rite bodies. A member of El Kalah Shrine and is a member of the Klunkers. He was also admitted as a honorary member of the National Sojourners, Salt Lake Chapter #114. In 2009, M. W. Loyd E. Davis appointed Wes as Tyler in the Grand Lodge line. He served and Junior Grand Deacon, Grand Marshal and Grand Orator before being elected as Junior Grand Warden in 2013. He was installed 141st Grand Master of Masons in Utah on 30 January 2016.
Brother Ing currently resides in Sandy, Utah with his high school sweetheart, Julie and their two Japanese Chin dogs, Patch and Ozzie. Their three children, Melissa, Kristopher and Brenton are all married and have supplied them with five wonderful grandchildren, Bode, Tyler, Lauren, Lily and Bradley. When spare time is available Wes enjoys constructing stained glass panel, weaving rugs, camping and fly fishing.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2015Brother Gerald J Everett was born on December 24, 1953 in Ogden, Utah. He was the second of two children born to Walter G. and Beverly J Everett. In the family he is noted as being the first “Everett” grandson of Grandpa Joseph R. Everett and the first grandson of Grandpa Gerald A. Meier a member of Amity Lodge in Brigham City, Utah. Jerry was educated in the Davis County school system, graduating from Clearfield High School. He attended Weber State University received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering and then a Master’s Degree in Engineering Administration from The University of Utah. Jerry continues to work within the manufacturing environment in Quality Assurance, Engineering and Production Management and now working in Quality Engineering with Ardent Mills the largest flour milling company in North America.
Brother Everett petitioned his father’s lodge, Gateway Lodge No. 29 in Clearfield, Utah, but took his degrees in Argenta Lodge #3, the home lodge of Worshipful Master Walter J. Miller previous Executive Officer of DeMolay in Utah and Argenta was the Lodge that performed his Grand Fathers courtesy Masonic Funeral. Jerry was initiated an Enter Apprentice on January 13 1976, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft on March 16 1976 and being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on June 1 1976, just before Graduating from Weber State and leaving the area for employment with Mattel Toy Company. Jerry returned to Utah after his father became ill and has made it his home ever since. While in California he served the Southern California DeMolay Association as the League “Dad” for the 13 chapters in the Orange County DeMolay League. Jerry really started his Masonic career when his sister joined Job’s Daughters Bethel #2 in Ogden and he was left outside the door to entertain the Outer Guard. Shortly thereafter his parents were instrumental in starting both a Bethel of Job’s Daughters and a DeMolay Chapter in Clearfield, Utah, where he served DeMolay as Master Councilor and State Master Councilor. Jerry and his son Brandon have the distinction of being the only father and Son State Master Councilor’s in Utah DeMolay history. Jerry holds the Degree of Chevalier and the Legion of Honor as well as having served on the Advisory Council with his dad in Clearfield Chapter and the State Staff for Most Worshipful Brother Curtis Lancaster the Executive Officer for DeMolay. After having served with his daughter Nicole when she was Honored Queen of Bethel #15, Jerry was awarded the Key of Excellence for his dedication to Job’s Daughter’s principals and ideals.
Brother Everett joined The Accent and Accepted Scottish Rite, Orient of Utah and has been active, working and directing the Stage Crew and performing in a number of degrees. He currently directs the 28th degree. Most Worshipful Brother Everett was Coroneted a 33 degree at the Biennial Session in Charleston, South Carolina. Jerry served as Potentate of El Kalah Temple AAONMS in their 100th year and later as a trustee and Treasurer of the Temple. He served all three Salt Lake York Rite bodies, the Grand York Rite of Utah bodies and was elected Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandry of the Knights Templar of Utah, and recipient of The Knight Commander of The Temple.
Brother Everett later joined Gateway Lodge #29 and served as Worshipful Master. Feeling a real connection with the Brothers of Corinne Lodge he joined there, where he enjoys helping with their annual Oyster Dinner. Later, he joined Camp Floyd Lodge #205 as a Charter Member and served as Worshipful Master.
Brother Everett was appointed to the Grand Lodge of Utah by Most Worshipful Brother Glen A Cook as the Senior Grand Steward. He subsequently served as the Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Marshal, Grand Lecturer, and was elected as the Junior Grand Warden in 2012. In 2014, he was elected as the Deputy Grand Master (Grand Master Elect) and was installed as our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Free and Accepted Masons of Utah on January 31 2015, in the Salt Lake Masonic Temple. While serving as the Deputy Grand Master and until the 2015 Conference of Grand Master’s in Vancouver, British Columbia, Most Worshipful Brother Everett serves the Conference of Grand Masters of North America as their Conference Chairman.
Brother Jerry belongs to many other Masonic organizations include the Anointed High Priests, Thrice Illustrious Masters, Past Commanders Association, Knight York Cross of Honor, Royal Order of Scotland, Mark Master Lodge #00, Cabiri International & Cabiri Chapter #36, Ogden Shrine Club, the El Kalah Klunker’s Shrine unit, National Sojourners, Heroes of ’76 and is an Emeritus Member of the Colorado Corporation of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Brother Everett also serves his community in many capacities. He was Chairman of the Restoration Advisory Board, Hill Air Force Base representing the Layton Community. He served Troop 78 Boy Scouts of America, National Ski Patrol/Powder Mountain Patrol (43 seasons) and can regularly be found when not doing something Masonic, umpiring Baseball or officiating Football at all levels from the little guys on a chili Saturday morning to “Under the Bright Lights” of a High School game on a Friday night and even a little semi-pro football or as he refers to it as “adult babysitting”. He even served as an Olympic Volunteer at the Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games.
Jerry has two children Brandon and Nicole, who he proudly raised to be excellent parents and outstanding members of their communities. He is also very proud that he has two “in Laws” a Son-in-Law Robert and a Daughter-in-Law Savanna and the true “Lights of His Life” are his two granddaughters – Ryleigh and Avalynn, with Baby Maxwell “a Boy” on the way. His life-long passion has been cooking, from breakfast for the family at age nine to Grilling Steaks or Hotdogs or even flipping Pancakes, so when time permits Jerry can be found behind a Grill or slaving over a stove feeding who ever will come out and eat. He loves the out of doors. He loves to hunt, and fish, but not too much of that has happened since he lost his hunting and fishing partner, his dad.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2014Brother Drew C. Sanders was born in Murray, Utah in October 1968, the eldest son of Chester W. Sanders of American Falls, Idaho and Merlene M. McGee of Pueblo, Colorado. As a youth he was also known to many by his middle name of “Chet”. During his early years his family lived in several locations including Santa Rosa, California and Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. His father’s family were some of the original homesteaders in the Raft River area of southern Idaho, later known as Idahome (which is now a ghost town). Drew spent the years of his youth between Rupert, Idaho and Orem, Utah. Drew had a very robust upbringing spending vast amounts of time on motorcycles, horseback, and on foot in the mountains and deserts of Utah and Idaho hunting, fishing, and exploring. During his teenage years Drew raced bicycle motocross, played high school football, baseball, and wrestled.
As a child Drew’s chief career ambition was to become a mountain man, but was forced to give up on his ambition in later life and get an actual career. Since then Brother Sanders has spent most of his adult life working as a police officer at the West Jordan Police Department in Salt Lake County, Utah, and has to date completed 22 years of honorable service. He currently serves as a police lieutenant.
Brother Sanders was educated at Salt Lake Community College and Columbia College, and ultimately earned a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of Utah. He founded Sanders Consulting LLC in 2005 and has since consulted for law enforcement, government, political campaigns, and non-profit organizations. Drew is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Utah. He is a former instructor at both Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and Columbia College where he taught criminal justice, advanced crisis communications, and multi-cultural law enforcement courses. Brother Sanders is a published author on the topic of Generation Y and other law enforcement topics.
Brother Sanders petitioned Wasatch Lodge #1 in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2000, and was raised to the sublime degree on February 16, 2001. He served as Master of that lodge in 2006. Drew is a founding member of St. Andrew’s Lodge #34 (serving as its Master in 2010 and 2011), and Camp Floyd Historic Lodge #205. He is also a member of Tintic Lodge #9 in Eureka, UT. He is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and was coroneted a 33º Inspector General Honorary in 2011. He is also a member of the Salt Lake York Rite bodies, El Kalah Shrine Temple, and Bonneville Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine. Drew was appointed to the Grand Lodge officer corps by M.W. Brother Glen A Cook in 2008 and proudly served two years as Grand Marshal, and a year as Grand Orator before being elected as Junior Grand Warden in 2011.
Brother Sanders resides in Riverton, Utah with his wife Angela and their three school-aged sons. In his spare time Drew enjoys spending outdoor time camping, rock climbing, boating, dirt biking, and snow skiing with his family.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2013Brother Record was born in June of 1969 in the beautiful Monterey Bay at Fort Ord Callifornia, the oldest son of Dan and Mary Record. The family relocated to Utah in 1973. Brother Record grew up in Sandy, Utah with his two Brothers. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1987 and from Columbia College in 2001. After High School he enlisted in the U.S. Army , serving 4 years, most of which was on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. After leaving military service, Brother Record spent a couple years working for Kmart before joining with Rainbo Oil. Through corporate acquisitions, Brother Record has worked for Rainbo Oil, Amoco Oil, British Petroleum, and most recently Tesoro Petroleum where he works as an Account and Merchandise Manager. Brother Record is also the owner of Doc Holliday Tattoo, where he spends his free time tattooing.
Brother Record petitioned Acacia Lodge #17 in Salt Lake City in 1997, receiving his first two degrees that fall, and was Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on January 13, 1998. He spent nine years as an Officer of Acacia Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master in 2005 and 2007. He was appointed to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F&AM of Utah in 2004 by Most Worshipful Brother Steven D. Lancaster. He served the Grand Lodge as Tyler, Senior Steward, Sword Bearer, Senior Deacon, Orator, and twice as Lecturer. He was elected as Junior Grand Warden in 2010. He is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and was coronated a 33o in 2009. He is also a member of the Midvale York Rite Bodies, a Noble of El Kalah Shrine, Served as Worthy Patron of Lynds Chapter #1 OES twice, and is currently a member of the Salt Lake Masonic Temple Board. Brother Record is also a founding member of the Craftsmen Riding Association which formed in 2012.
Brother Record currently resides in West Valley City with his wife Ginger and their two toy poodles, Daisy and Kono. Their oldest Son Joshua is currently serving in the US Air Force, and their youngest Son Aaron currently works at the tattoo shop. Their Middle Son Danny passed away in June of 2009 after a long battle with Leukemia. All three Sons are members of Acacia Lodge #17.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2012Illustrious brother Baker was born in 1955 on Saint John the Baptist Day in Salt Lake City, Utah; the Son of Billy Floyd and Janet Kerby Baker. He spent his formative years growing up in Murray, Utah along with his two sisters. Brother Baker attended public schools in Salt Lake City and graduated in 1973 from Carbon High School in Price, Utah. He attended the University of Utah and Utah Technical College – now Salt Lake Community College where he graduated and is currently employed for the past seventeen years as a Project Manager for Facilities Services overseeing capital improvement projects, building construction, renovation and remodel services for the Institution. He is a graduate from the Institute for Facilities Management for the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers and a member of the Project Management Institute. He was previously employed for eleven years with a civil engineering firm as a technical illustrator, cartographer, land surveying and department supervisor and DOD contract special security officer for U. S. Government contracts. He was also employed for seven years with an electrical contractor as a project foreman in industrial controls and construction. He is a licensed journeyman electrician and an Eagle Scout.
Brother Baker received the three degrees of Freemasonry in 1999, in Twin Peaks Lodge #32, F. & A. M. of Utah, where he served as Worshipful Master in 2004 and is currently a Trustee. He was appointed to the Grand Lodge of Utah in 2004 by Grand Master Steven D. Lancaster and served as Grand Master to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of Utah in 2012. He was made a KCCH in October 2003 and coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary in October 2007, Valley of Salt Lake, Orient of Utah, A. & A. S. R. In September 2013 he was appointed Deputy of the Supreme Council in the Orient of Utah by Sovereign Grand Commander Ronald A. Seale of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ. He is a member of Utah York Rite bodies, Past Grand High Priest, Past Illustrious Master and Past Commander and Appendant Orders, K.Y.G.C.H.; Red Cross of Constantine, National Sojourners, a Noble of El Kalah Shrine Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He was appointed as a Trustee to the Masonic Foundation of Utah in 2013. Honorary Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay 2012.
Brother Baker resides in Sandy, Utah with his wife Carole and their Standard Poodle, Sergeant Pepper. When time permits; he enjoys traveling, art, photography, writing and outdoor sports such as golf, fishing and target shooting.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2011Brother Liley grew up in rural Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He is the oldest of eight children with six sisters and one brother. His parents were also Foster Parents to many children throughout the years. He attended the public schools and graduated from the local community college. He has held a job since he was 10 years old starting out delivering the local county newspaper. In 1994 he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and entered the mortgage industry. He has worked for national wholesale and retail mortgage banks and on the local Bank and Credit Union level. He is currently employed by Castle and Cooke Mortgage in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brother Liley has a keen interest in history specifically that of Scotland. He has served as a board member of the St. Andrew’s Society of Utah, and was the Clan Sinclair Association Commissioner in Utah for many years. One evening at a Society gathering a friend overheard him speaking about the supposed connection between the Knights Templar, the Clan Sinclair and Freemasonry. This friend had just taken his degrees in Wasatch Lodge and later became his first line signer.
Brother Liley comes from a Masonic Family. His father was a Demolay. His Uncle, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather were all Master Masons. His Grandmother and Aunts were members of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Brother Liley petitioned Wasatch Lodge No. 1 in Salt Lake City, Utah in the Fall of 1997 receiving the degrees in the Spring of 1998 serving as Worshipful Master in 2004. He is a founding member of St. Andrew’s Lodge No. 34 serving as Worshipful Master in 2006 and 2007. He is a Past Master 2014 of Tintic Lodge No. 9 Eureka, Utah and has honorary memberships in lodges in both England and Scotland. He is also a founding member of Camp Floyd Historic Lodge No. 205. He holds membership in numerous appendant Masonic Organizations having served as a presiding officer in many of them. He has masqueraded as the Bear for the El Kalah Shrine Wreckers and served the foot Patrol for over 10 years. He was coroneted a 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in August 2007 in Washington DC. He currently serves as the Personal Representative to the SGIG in Utah. He is a member of the KYCH, HRAKTP, The Red Cross of Constantine, CBCS and founding Senior Warden of Keystone Mark Masons Lodge No. 0.
Brother Liley has served the Grand Lodge of Utah on the Public Relations Committee for many years. He was appointed to the Grand Lodge line mid year 2004 as Grand Pursuivant. In 2006 he was appointed Grand Sword Bearer, in 2007 Grand Orator and elected Junior Grand Warden in 2008, Senior Grand Warden in 2009, and Deputy Grand Master (Grand Master Elect) in 2010.
Brother Liley lives in Cottonwood Heights, Utah with his wife Kelli their Boston Terriers Red and Rocko. He has two wonderful daughters Tessa and Quinn. He is an Amateur Horologist, snowboarder, bicyclist, marathon runner and he likes to ride a motorcycle.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2010Most Worshipful Brother Robert K. “Bob” Chapman is a native of Utah and was raised in the Salt Lake City area. He is the second of four children in his family. Bob graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah, “Class of 1978”. He continued his education at University of Phoenix where he graduated with honors, earning two bachelor’s degrees: one each in Business Administration and Business Management.
Bob married Shari Green on November 28, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have three children, a son Joseph A. Chapman, married to Laura Brody, a daughter, Melissa L. Chapman, and a son, Robert W. Chapman. They also have one grandson, Zachary.
Bob has worked in the engineering field since 1976, starting out in drafting and working his way up to his current position as a Project Engineer. He has worked for many companies, but has worked at Kennecott Utah Copper for the past 21 years. Bob has sat on the Board of Directors of Utah Federal Credit Union and also started or held partnerships in eight companies. The companies were diverse: Engineering and Design, Custom Jewelry Fabrication, Graphic Arts, Stained Glass, Home Speaker Manufacturing, Landscaping, and Foreign Currency Trading. He currently owns Chapman Forex. as a sideline business trading foreign currencies.
Soon after MWB Chapman started dating Miss Shari Green he attended the installation of Shari’s step mother, Ann Green as Grand Guardian, IOJD of Utah. It was his first exposure to Freemasonry, and his first visit to a Masonic Temple. He later met a Mason at Kennecott and started asking questions. This led to his petitioning Canyon Lodge #13 in Midvale, Utah in 1989. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice in March, 1990; Passed to the degree of Fellow Craft in May, 1990 and Raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason on June 28, 1990. Bob moved up the officers chairs rapidly and became Worshipful Master of Canyon Lodge for the 1995 Masonic year, serving again as Worshipful Master in 2000. He then affiliated with Christopher Diehl Lodge #19, serving as their Worshipful Master in 2005. He currently maintains membership in three Regular Lodges: Canyon Lodge #13, Midvale, Utah; Christopher Diehl Lodge # 19, Magna, Utah and St. Andrews Lodge #34. He is also a charter member of Camp Floyd Historic Lodge #205; and is an Honorary Member of five Lodges: Golden Spike Lodge #6, Ogden, Utah; Rocky Mtn. Lodge #11, Tooele, Utah; Wasatch Lodge #1, Salt Lake City, Utah; Sentinel Lodge # 4707, Stockport, England; and Lodge Union #332, Glasgow, Scotland.
MWB Bob was first asked to serve in Grand Lodge by MW Bruce R. Betts in 1996 and has since served during 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 serving in many different Grand Lodge positions. He is the Grand Lodge representative to Minnesota and Maryland. He was installed as the 135th Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons in Utah on January 30, 2010.
MWB Bob is also affiliated with many of our Masonic organizations. He joined The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (A&ASR) during the fall reunion, 1990 receiving the 32°, invested a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1997 and was coroneted a 33º Inspector General Honorary in 2005. He served as Wise Master of Rose Croix in 1996; Master of Kadosh in the Utah Consistory in 2004, and Commander of the Council of Kadosh in 2010. He has performed in the 9th, 14th, and 31st degrees, as well as the KCCH investiture ceremony and 33º Inspector General Coronation ceremony. He has also served as the Assistant Director of the 9th and 30th degrees, as well as the Director of the 9th degree and the KCCH investiture ceremony. He has served on the A&ASR Class Committee during the Scottish Rite reunions, and is currently representing the A&ASR on the board of the Salt Lake Masonic Temple Association.
MWB Bob joined Ontario Chapter No.3, Royal Arch Masons, Daly Council No.5, Cryptic Masons, and Malta Commandery No.3, Knights Templar, Midvale/Park City York Rite in 1995. He has been the Illustrious Master in the Cryptic Masons and currently holds offices in the Commandery and Chapter. He has also received the Thrice Illustrious Master degree.
He was initiated into the Royal Order of Scotland in 1995 and served as President of the Royal Scots of Utah in 2003. He became a noble of El Kalah Shrine Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in 1992. He was also admitted as an honorary member of the National Sojourners, Salt Lake Chapter #114 in 2007 and the Hero’s of ’76 in 2010. He is a member, and Past Patron of Martha Chapter #7, Order of the Eastern Star, Midvale, Utah. He has served as an Advisor for the R.W. Moore Chapter of DeMolay, joined King Solomon’s Chapter of DeMolay in 2010 and was honored with the Legion of Honor in 2010.
MWGM Chapman is proud that many of the brethren warmly refer to him as “Uncle Bob”.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2009
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2009Most Worshipful Loyd Evan Davis was born on April 10, 1939 in Newark, Ohio. He was the first of two sons born to Paul and Eleanor Davis. Loyd was educated in the Newark school system, graduating from Newark Senior High School in 1957. He attended Northwestern University for two years and then enlisted in the United States Air Force in September 1959. In his 20 year career in communications he spent nine years as a full time student receiving both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University as well as graduating from the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Since his retirement in October 1979, Loyd has continued his communications career in the defense industry. He is currently the Director of Marketing Communications at L-3 Communication Systems West in Salt Lake City, Utah.
MWB Davis petitioned his father’s lodge, Lafayette Lodge No. 81 in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 14, 1972. Since he was stationed in Virginia at the time, it took a few months to contact his references and recommenders before he was elected to receive the degrees on October 10, 1972. Correspondence between the Grand Lodge of Ohio and the Grand Lodge of Virginia resulted in a letter from Occoquan Lodge No. 310 in Woodbridge, Virginia, to appear for initiation on January 15, 1973. He was subsequently passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on March 26, 1973, and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on June 21, 1973. He affiliated with Occoquan Lodge on November 12, 1973. He is now a life member of these two lodges. He received the Master of the Royal Secret Degree on October 27, 1973 in Alexandria, Virginia and was initiated into the Ancient Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in a hot sands ceremony at Kena Temple in Fairfax, Virginia on November 17, 1973.
MWB Davis began his association with Utah Masonry in 1997 when he affiliated with Bonneville Lodge No. 31 on May 5th. He was elected Secretary in 1999, Senior Warden in 2001, and Worshipful Master in 2002. He then returned to the job of Secretary which he held until 2008. Additionally, he served as Secretary of the Bountiful Masonic Temple Association from 1999 to 2008. Loyd was appointed as Junior Grand Steward by MW Robert K. McKenzie in 2003, served as Grand Chaplain in 2004, Grand Orator in 2005, and was elected as Junior Grand Warden in 2006. He also served on the Grand Lodge Education Committee from 2003 to 2009. He was installed as the 134th Grand Master of Masons in Utah on January 31, 2009.
Other Utah Masonic organizations include the Salt Lake York Rite Bodies where he was elected to the Bonneville Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in 2006, the Utah Scottish Rite Valley of Salt Lake where he served as the Commander of Kadosh in 2006 and waselected a Knight Commander Court of Honor in 2005. He currently serves as Assistant Director of Work. He affiliated with El Kalah Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. in 2005 and served as Chaplain in 2006 and 2008.
MWB Loyd is married to the former Judith Lambert. They have three children; Mark, Scott, and James; and six grandchildren; Aaron, Samantha, Christina, Britney, Colin, and Abigail. His life-long hobby has been amateur radio which provided the inspiration for the central feature of his Grand Masters pin, the radio tower.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2008
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2008Brother Cook grew up in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. He attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1982. He then entered active service in the US Navy Judge Advocate General Corps. He subsequently served as a Reserve officer, attaining the rank of Captain, including over six years as a General Court-Martial Judge, the Chief Reserve Judge of the US Navy and on the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals. Brother Cook is qualified as an attorney both in the United States and England and has a private law practice in Salt Lake City.
He received the degrees of Freemasonry in Acacia Lodge No. 17, F.&A.M. of Utah, in 1994, where he served as Worshipful Master in 2000. He was also the founding Master of St Andrew’s Lodge 34. He had the unique opportunity to be installed as the Worshipful Master of Sentinel Lodge 4707, Stockport, England in May, 2006. In September, 2007, he was invested with the rank of Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden for the Province of Cheshire, United Grand Lodge of England.
A member of a number of Masonic appendant bodies in this country and England, he has been the presiding officer in many of them. He was coroneted a 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary in October 2003. He was appointed as a Grand Lodge officer in 2002 by MW Wm. Powell and installed Grand Master of Masons in Utah at the 136th Annual Communication in 2008.
He was President of Cabiri International in 2012-2013 and was appointed the Intendant General of the Red Cross of Constantine, Division of Utah, in 2014.
Brother Cook was installed as the Sovereign Grand Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States in 2020, and as Grand Master General of Knights of the York Cross of Honour in 2021. At the 2021 Biennial of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite he was elected to receive the Grand Cross of the Court of Honor.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2007
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2007Most Worshipful Brother Dean D. Rein was born on June 24, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, and was adopted by his loving parents Richard C. and Peggy J. Rein at the age of six weeks. He was educated in the Tustin Unified School District and graduated in 1977 from Foothill High School, Tustin, California. M. W. Brother Rein enrolled in the School of Business Administration at California State University, Fullerton, and earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Management Information Systems in 1981 and his Masters of Business Administration Degree in 1983.
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After graduation, M.W. Brother Rein was hired by GTE Corporation (now Verizon) in Santa Monica, California as a computer systems analyst. He continued working for GTE for 11 years and left the company in 1994 after serving as its Information Systems Manager. He moved to St. George, Utah in the summer of 1994 to help with the family business, as his mother Peggy was terminally ill with cancer. After serving as a project director for several years, M. W. Brother Rein became the President and Chief Executive Officer of D&T Properties, which paved with way for his father to enjoy semi-retirement. After 46 years of bachelorhood, M.W. Brother Rein married his sweetheart Edie on September 24, 2005 in Salt Lake City. They now enjoy dual residency in St. George and Salt Lake City.
Most Worshipful Brother Rein began his Masonic journey on March 15, 1995 when he was initiated an Entered Apprentice in St. George Lodge No. 33; passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on April 19, 1995 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on April 29, 1995. It is worth noting that the officers of the Grand Lodge of Utah conferred his Master Mason degree during an official Grand Master’s visitation. He was elected Worshipful Master of St. George Lodge No. 33 in 1997, serving two consecutive terms. He holds dual membership with Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32, Midvale. He is a Past Patron of Silver Reef Chapter No. 26, Order of Eastern Star. He became a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Salt Lake City at the Fall Reunion Class of 1995 and was invested with the rank of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 2001 and coroneted a 33rd Degree Inspector General, Honorary, in 2005. He is a member of the El Kalah Shrine and is the Commander of the Aviation Club. He is a member of the Salt Lake City, Price and Midvale-Park City York Rite Bodies, and he is serving as Illustrious Master of Cryptic Masons for Daly Council No. 5, Midvale. He is also serving in the Grand Commandery as Excellent Prelate. He is a member of the National Sojourners, the Heroes of 76 and the Bonneville Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine.
Most Worshipful Brother Rein was appointed to the Grand Lodge of Utah in 1999 by Grand Master Jeff A. Chretien as Junior Grand Steward. He went on to serve in the positions of Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Chaplain, Grand Orator, Grand Lecturer Grand Marshal, and Senior Grand Warden. He was elected Deputy Grand Master (Grand Master Elect) at the 134th Annual Communication on February 4, 2006 and was installed Grand Master on February 3, 2007 at the 135th Annual Communication.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2006
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2006Brother Woodward was raised and educated in the small town of Jackson Wyoming during the 1940’s and 50’s. He enjoyed all of the outdoor activities associated with a quiet little mountain community before the present day tourist invasion. He joined the United States Air Force in 1958 and served on active duty for 22 years. His military travels included assignments to such places as Okinawa, Formosa, Alaska, Vietnam, Italy and many duty stations within the continental United States. During his career in the Air Force he served as a Crash Rescue Firefighter, Military Training Instructor, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Counselor and he retired as a Squadron First Sergeant at Hill AFB I 1979. After his military career he spent the next 25 years as a Fine Jewelry Store Manager and buyer.
Brother Woodward’s Masonic career began when he was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Jackson Lodge No. 48 at Jackson WY. On Nov. 15, 1993 and was raised to the Degree of Master Mason January 12, 1994. During 1994 he affiliated with Wasatch Lodge No. 1 in Salt Lake City Utah where he served as Worshipful Master in 1999. He has served as presiding officer for all three Salt Lake York Rite bodies and is the recipient of the Grand Knight York Cross of Honor. He served as President of Salt Lake Chapter 117, National Sojourners and Commander of the Hero’s of 76. Brother Woodward was Venerable Master of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Jordan Lodge of Perfection in 1999 and Master of Salt Lake Council of Kadosh in 2004. He served as Secretary General of the Scottish Rite for 5 years and was Coroneted a 33 degree Honorary Inspector General in 2005. Brother Woodward was appointed as Grand Tyler in the Grand Lodge line in 2000 and was installed Most Worshipful Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons in Utah in 2006. He is a member of the Red Cross of Constantine where he served as the Puissant Sovereign in 2015. He is a Past Patron of Bethsaida Chapter 22 and served as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Easter Star in Utah during 2014-2015. He is a Past Prior of the Knights York Cross of Honor. He is a member El Kalah Shrine where he served in the Divan for two years and twice as the President of the marching patrol. Brother Woodward is also a member of Bannack Lodge No. 3-7-77 in Bannack MT.
In 2005 Brother Woodward was given an honorary life membership in the DeMolay Legion of Honor. In 2014 he was presented the Hyrum Award by the members of Wasatch Lodge #1.
Brother Woodward now lives in Bountiful Utah with his wife Peggy where they are the proud parents of a combined family of 9 children, 29 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He enjoys playing music with his friends, and landscape oil painting.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2003
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2003M.W. Brother Robert Keith McKenzie was born January 10, 1937, in ca*wker City, Kansas, to Vaughn and Maxine McKenzie. He was educated in the public school system in Ogden, Utah, graduating from Ogden High School in 1955. He attended Weber State University and graduated from Utah State University in 1960 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He received a Master of Engineering Administration Degree from the University of Utah in 1972.
Brother McKenzie married the former Dianne Hadley of Ogden on September 19, 1958. They have four daughters, Pam, Linda, Becky, and Nicole. Becky passed away in 2008 and the McKenzies celebrate five grandchildren.
M.W. Bob went to work for Kennecott Copper Corporation after college, first as a Management Trainee, and later as a Design Engineer at the Utah Smelter. In 1966 M.W. McKenzie was employed by the United States Air Force at Hill Air Force Base as a Facilities Engineer. He retired in 1994 as Chief Facilities Engineer for the Base. M.W. McKenzie was a register Profession Engineer in the State of Utah.
After retirement, M.W. Bob did some consulting engineering work for Hill Air Force Base, and part time work at a motel for five years. M.W. McKenzie was active in his community serving for ten years on the Bountiful City Planning Commission, and as President in his last year. M.W. Bob is an active member of the Bountiful Lions Club, and served as President twice, and was elected District Governor of Lions Clubs International in 1988/89. He also elected as the State Council Chairman for the Lions of Utah. He is also an active member of the Bountiful Community Church serving in most church offices, as Board and Council Chairperson, and as Lay Leader.
M.W. McKenzie started his Masonic involvement as a DeMolay in the Ogden Chapter, and served as Master Councilor, is a 50 year Senior DeMolay, and received the Legion of Honor in 2002. He is also a Chevalier. M.W. Bob was initiated and Entered Apprentice on October 26, 1987, passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on February 4, 1998, and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on March 28, 1988 all in Bonneville Lodge # 31 located in Bountiful, Utah. He served in most Lodge officies and as Worshipful Master in 1994 and 1995.
M.W. Bob joined the Scottish Rite in 1998, and received the Knight Commander Court of Honor in 2003 and coroneted a 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary in 2007. He is serving as the Director General of Work in the Orient of Utah. He was created a Noble in El Kalah Shrine in 2000, and served as the President of the Mini-Bike Unit in 2009. M.W. McKenzie joined the Salt Lake City Utah #1 York Rite Bodies and has served as High Priest, Illustrious Master, and Commander of these Bodies. He was elected to the Red Cross of Constantine, Bonneville Conclave in 2005. He is a member and Past Worthy Patron of Bethsaida Chapter # 22 , Order of Eastern Star, and a Past Master of the Utah research Lodge. M.W. Bob is Vice President of the National Sojourners, Chapter 114, and Past Commander of the Hero’s of ’76.
Most Worshipful Brother McKenzie was appointed to the Grand Lodge of Utah in 1995 by the late Grand Master James L. Murphy. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 2000, and was elected Grand Master at the 131st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on February 1, 2003. He was elected Grand Secretary in 2006 and servd the Grand Lodge in that capacity until 2010.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2002
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2002M.W. Brother Powell was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, December 31, 1929. His parents were Detroit Wilson Powell and Bennie Naomi Goudelock, both deceased. Bill and his wife, Bettie, have resided in the Ogden area since July 1966.
Brother Powell received his elementary and high school education in Spartanburg, graduating from Spartanburg High School in June 1947. He is a graduate of numerous military technical and management schools during his twenty-two years of military service. He graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree in 1980. He was employed in textile manufacturing after high school hours from 1945 to 1948 when he enlisted in the US Navy as an enlisted volunteer transferring to the US Navy Active Reserve in 1949. He returned to Spartanburg and employment in the textile trade until reenlisting in the US Air Force at the outbreak of the Korean police action in 1950. Brother Powell was trained in Air Craft Maintenance at Shepard Air Force Base in Texas. He was transferred to military duty at Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany, with the Army of Occupation in 1952. Reassigned to Brookley AFB, Mobile, Alabama, he was trained as a Flight Engineer on Military Air Transport (MATS) Air Craft. His assignment as an Air Crew Member took him to many parts of the world in support of the Department of Defense Mission. Brother Powell was awarded numerous military campaign and special recognition awards during his military service. Upon retirement from the USAF in 1970, Brother Powell received the Air Force Flying Safety Award for over 15,000 safe flying hours.
He was employed as a Technical Training Specialist at Hill AFB retiring in 1994 with over 24 years as a civilian employee with the Federal Government Service. He has over 47 years of combined military and federal service.
It was at Brookley AFB where he met his wife Bettie Jane Little, where she was employed at the base Post Exchange (PX) and Instrument Repair Section. They were married in the Base Chapel on July 3, 1954. The family consists of four children, Patricia (Stanley) Busath and family, Salt Lake City; William “Artie” (Julie) Powell, Jr. and family; Huntsville, Utah; Joanne (William) Kamppinen and family, Omaha; and Daniel Powell, Merritt Island, Florida. They have eleven grandchildren and four great-grand daughters and one great-grandson.
His Masonic career began while serving as an enlisted Air Force Air Advisor to the Wyoming Air Guard in Cheyenne in the 1960’s. He was initiated, passed and raised in Cheyenne’s Rocky Mountain Lodge Number 40, where he still maintains membership. He is a member and Past Master of Unity Lodge Number 18 in Ogden, and a charter member of St George Lodge Number 33 in St George, Utah. His Masonic membership includes the Scottish Rite Bodies in Salt Lake; The Red Cross of Constantine, Bonneville Conclave; Ogden York Rite Bodies, El Kalah Temple; Royal Order of Scotland, Royal Scots of Utah; Ogden Shrine Club; Ogden Scottish Rite Club; Ogden Masonic Library Club and Scottish Rite Research Society. He was elected by the Supreme Council to receive the 33º, Inspector General Honorary, at the Scottish Rite 2001 Bicentennial Biennial Session in Charleston, South Carolina in October, 2001. Past Grand Master James D. Wadley appointed Brother Powell to the Grand Lodge Officers line in 1992. His Masonic career has encompassed many offices and duties of responsibility.
Most Worshipful Brother Powell passed away October 27, 2017.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2001
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2001M.W. Brother Doelfs was born July 5, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Norman and Ruth Doelfs. He was educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from John Adams High School in June 1968. After serving in the U.S. Army for two years, including tours at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and the Republic of South Viet Nam, he returned to Cleveland and attended Cleveland State University on the GI Bill.
Diane Noel Schultz became his bride on October 21, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio. They have one son, Michael, who is a law student at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Brother Doelfs started his Masonic career in Summit Lodge No. 213 in Twinsburg, Ohio, on September 19, 1974. He was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft on December 17, 1974, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on March 11,1975.
White Motor Corporation transferred Pete, Diane, and Mike to Ogden, Utah, in 1981. Peter affiliated with Gateway Lodge No. 29 in 1986 and served as Worshipful Master in 1990. He transferred his Scottish Rite membership to Utah and became active in the Degree work. In 1995, Brother Doelfs was invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor and in 2000 was elected to receive the 330 in October 2001at Charleston, South Carolina. He served as Master of Kadosh of Utah Consistory in 2000.
Brother Doelfs was created a Noble in EI Kalah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. in 1986 and served as President of the Klunkers Unit in 1989. Dad Doelfs has served Utah DeMolay in various capacities since 1986 and is currently serving as an Active Member of the International Supreme Council and Executive Officer in Utah.
Companion and Sir Knight Doelfs joined the Ogden York Rite Bodies in 1986 and has served as High Priest, Illustrious Master, and Commander. He has been inducted into Utah Priory No. 47 K.Y.C.H., Bonneville Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Petra Tabernacle H.R.A.K.T.P, Camp Floyd York Rite College of Utah, and the Royal Order of Scotland. He is currently serving Ogden York Rite as the Eye Foundation Committee Chairman and Captain of the Host.
Most Worshipful Brother Doelfs was appointed to the Grand Lodge of Utah in September 1993 by Grand Master Larry A. Fairclough to fill the term of Worshipful Brother Walter G. Everett who passed away in May of that year. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1998 and was elected and installed Grand Master at the 129m Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on February 3rd, 2001.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2000
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 2000M.W. Brother Odendahl was born October 2, 1956, in Price, Utah, to W. Thuren and Beverly Odendahl. He was educated in the public schools in Price, Utah, and graduated from the College of Eastern Utah in Price. He graduated Cum Laude from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
On August 21, 1976, he married Mary Brandol and they have three wonderful daughters. Jennifer was born on Christmas Day. 1977. Kelly was born August 6, 1980, and Karin arrived December 2, 1985.
He works for PacificCorp (formerly UP&L) as a Laboratory and Environmental Technician at the Hunter Electric Generation Plant.
Grand Master Odendahl is a member of Joppa Lodge No. 26 in Price, Utah, and Orient Lodge No. 15 in Green River, Utah. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Joppa Lodge in April of 1975, Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft in May of 1975 and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in September of 1975. It was a rare privilege to have his granddad Walter, father Thuren, and brother Gordon actively participate in all three of his degrees. His future father-in-law, Mike Brandol, served as Tyler of the lodge at that time. He served as Worshipful Master of Joppa Lodge in 1981 and 1994. He was appointed a Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1999.
He is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, receiving his 32 at the 150th Reunion in November of 1977. He has been an active member of a degree cast for over 15 years. He was invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in November of 1995.
Brother Odendahl was created a Noble in El Kalah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in November of 1977. He is a member of the Eastern Utah Shrine Club. Grand Master Odendahl joined the York Rite in March of 1980 and is a member of Price Chapter No.6 Royal Arch Masons, Solomon Council No. 4 Royal and Select Masters and Charles Fred Jennings Commandry No.6, all in Price, Utah. He served as Eminent Commander in 1996 and is currently serving as King in Price Chapter No. 6 and Deputy Master in Solomon Council. He is a charter member of Golgotha Chapter No. 10, Royal Arch Masons in Green River. He was initiated a member of the Bonneville Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine in January of 1999.
He joined the Order of the Eastern Star in May of 1997 and is a member of Naomi Chapter No. 13 in Price, Utah.
In August of 1999, he received the DeMo1ay Legion of Honor (Honorary).
Most Worshipful Grand Master Odendahl was first appointed to the Grand Lodge of Utah in July of 1994 by Past Grand Master John L. Elwell, Jr. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in February of 1997 and was elected and installed Grand Master at the 128th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on February 5th 2000.
Brother Odendah1 has many interests and hobbies and has always received extraordinary support from his wife, children, and parents. He loves to travel with his family and enjoys camping, fishing, and hiking. He is a certified scuba diver and loves nature and animals. As a young man, he successfully raised and trained two falcons. He enjoys his two horses and his Basset hound, Otis. With his granddad by his side, he studied outer space and is still an avid amateur astronomer.
Brother Odendahl earned his EMT certificate, which he still utilizes at work. He loves to study world and military history.
Most recently, he earned his private pilot’s license.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1999
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1999M. W. Brother Chretien was born in Buffalo, New York, on August 17, 1958, to Jack and Mary Chretien. He graduated from Kenmore West High School in Kenmore, New York, in the Bicentennial year of the United States of America. The summers found Jeff working in the family’s moving company. In the fall of 1976, Brother Chretien started his undergraduate work in the Business School of the State University of New York at Alfred. Completing an Associate Degree in Computer Science, he transferred to Salt Lake City to attend Westminister College. Throughout high school and college, snow skiing, football, volleyball, discjockeying took up some spare time. While in New York, Brother Chretien skied in downhill and freestyle competitions, and with the National Ski Patrol. An EMT certification through the Patrol was useful in Campus Paramedic volunteer service in New York.
Chretien graduated Suma Cum Laude from Westminister College in 1980, with dual degrees in Business Management and Behavioral Sciences, majoring in Human Resource Management, with minors in Economics, Finance, and Communications. He served as the Business Management Representative to the Legislative Assembly of the Student Body, and was involved in the development of the Associated Students of Westminister College. He is a Fellow Alpha Chi National Honors Fraternity, and is listed in “Who’s Who among American Colleges and Universities.”
In 1985, following a career in industrial equipment sales, Jeff was employed as general manager of Utah Machine and Mill and Supply Company, Inc., where he continues to work. In addition to spending a lot of time in the endless servitude to felines, at home as at work, Jeff enjoys shotgunning, target shooting, pheasant hunting, and occasionally working in the new workshop at home.
M.W. Brother Chretien began his Masonic career in Progress Lodge No. 22 in Salt Lake City, having been Initiated on September 29, 1981, Passed on October 26,1981, and Raised on November 30,1981. Jeff was honored to be selected by Progress Lodge to compete in the 1981 Master Mason of the Year, a program of then Grand Master, LeRoy S. Axland. He served as Worshipful Master in 1987 and 1988 of Progress Lodge. In 1987 Jeff took a dual membership with Uintah Lodge No.7, in Bountiful, serving as secretary from 1990 to 1994, and as Worshipful Master in 1995. He began service to the Grand Lodge Education Committee in 1985, serving as it’s chairman in 1988. Jeff served Job’s Daughters as Associate Bethel Guardian to Bethel No.9, Bountiful, from 1988 through 1990, and serving on Committees of the Grand Guardian Council of Utah. He was Chapter Advisor to Bountiful Chapter, Order of DeMolay and was appointed as Executive Officer for DeMolay in Utah in 1991, retiring from that position in 1996. He is an Active Member of DeMolay International, and holds the Honorary Legion of Honor in that Order.
Brother Chretien has been recognized for his leadership in the Masonic Youth Programs in Utah by having been presented with the Francis W. Douglas Youth Leadership Award, and the York Rite Masonic Youth Leadership Award.
Jeff became a 320 Scottish Rite Mason during the 159th Reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Salt Lake City, Utah, in April of 1982. It should come as no surprise that he was elected Orator of that class. He was honored with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour on October 31, 1987, and was Coroneted a 330 Inspector General Honorary on November 6, 1993. He has served as Chairman of the Education and Americanism Committee for the Orient of Utah since 1986, and is a Past Venerable Master of the Jordan Lodge of Perfection and Past Commander of the Council of Kadosh in the Valley of Salt Lake. He has directed the Eighteenth Degree since 1987, and enjoys participating in several Degree presentations. He is a Trustee of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Utah.
Chretien became a noble of EI Kalah Shrine Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., serving as the “Cheerleader” of the “Super Bees of 83” during the Western Shrine Association Conference in Salt Lake City. He has served as Wagonmaster of the Utah Caravan to the Intermountain Unit of the Shriners Hospital for Children. He joined the Utah No.1 Bodies of York Rite in 1994, is a Past Eminent Commander of Utah Commandery No.1, Knights Templar and is serving in the Officer line of the Chapter and Council. Jeff began serving on the Board of Directors of the Utah Masonic Youth Foundation in 1991, serving as Treasurer from 1994 until 1998. Brother Chretien is a Past Patron of Bethsaida Chapter No. 22, in Bountiful, of the Order of Eastern Star. He is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, the Royal Scots of Utah, and Lions International.
M. W. Brother Chretien was appointed to the Grand Lodge Office line in 1992 by M.W. James D. Wadley, as Junior Grand Steward. He subsequently served the Grand Lodge in the positions of Grand Chaplain, Grand Marshal, Grand Lecturer, and was elected as Junior Grand Warden in 1996. He was installed as the 123rd Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Utah at the 127th Annual Communication.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1988
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1988Born April 20, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Pearl and Rose McIntire. He has one sister, Peggy K. Queal. Bud resided in various cities in Kansas, Alabama, and North Carolina. He worked for Kansas Flour Mills, located in Lawrence, Kansas, before moving to Salt Lake City in 1944. In 1944, he began work for the Salt Lake Flour Mills (now Cereal Foods), as a millwright. Bud attended West High School and graduated in 1947. In 1950, with his father, P.R. McIntire, he started the family business, Utah Machine and Mill Supply, Inc., a machine company allied to the flour milling industry. He is now President of the firm.
He served the United States Army during the Korean conflict, as a Staff Sergeant in the Signal Corps. Upon being Honorably Discharged, he received the Accommodation Medal for Meritorious Service.
Married Thelma N. VanBatenburg, September 13, 1957. Their daughter, Patricia Ann, was born in 1960.
He is a member of Progress Lodge No. 22, F. & A.M., Salt Lake City, Utah. Initiated June 9, 1969, and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason, September 29, 1969. He served that Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1976, served as Treasurer from 1978 to 1981, and is presently serving that Lodge as trustee.
A member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, he received the 32nd Degree in the Spring of 1970 as a member of the 135th class. Invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1975. Appointed Assistant to the Director General of Degrees in 1981, and appointed Director General in 1983. Coroneted Thirty-third Degree, Inspector General Honorary in 1983. Serves on the Advisory Conference for the Sovereign Grand Inspector General. Served as Venerable Master of the Jordan Lodge of Perfection, 1987.
Joined the York Rite in 1977, is a member of Utah Chapter #1, Utah Council #1, and Utah Commandery #1. He has worked in the first section of the Most Excellent Master Degree since that time, and presently is the Director of that Degree.
Created a Noble in El Kalah Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine of North America in 1970. He has been a member of the Oriental Band, and a member of the Mounted Patrol, serving as Captain in 1976, 1977, and 1978, and as President in 1979. Served as President of the Western Shrine Mounted Patrols in 1983. He takes an active part in the Ceremonial Divan. He is a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Court #49. Bud is now serving on the Board of Governors, Intermountain Unit, Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.
Recipient of the International Order of DeMolay’s Honorary Legion of Honor in 1987. Member of the Royal Order of Scotland, 1980.
Member of the Royal Scots of Utah, 1980.
Member or Bethisaida Chapter, No. 22, Order of the Eastern Star.
Past Associate Bethel Guardian, Bethel #9, Bountiful, Utah, International Order of Job’s Daughters, serving in 1975 and 1976.
Appointed to the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Utah in 1979 by Jack H. Thomas, P.G.M., as Grand Tyler. Served as Junior Grand Steward in 1980, Grand Marshal in 1981, 1982, and 1983. Grand Lecturer in 1984. Elected Junior Grand Warden in 1985, Senior Grand Warden in 1986, and Deputy Grand Master in 1987. Appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland near. the Grand Lodge of Utah in 1987. Installed Most Worshipful Grand Master of Utah February 2, 1988, during the 116th Annual Communication.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceeding, 1988
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1987
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1987Duane C. Carpenter was elected Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Utah, on February 3, 1987. Most Worshipful Brother Carpenter was born in Michigan city, Indiana, but spent the majority of his childhood and adolescent years in Tucson, Arizona; Miles City, Montana; and Sheridan, Wyoming; and attended public schools in each of these cities. He attended Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas, and is currently President of Carpenter Furnace Co., Inc., Ogden, Utah
In 1950 in Salem, Oregon, he married Patricia L. Roper of Atchison, Kansas. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Ogden where they have resided since, with the exception of short sojourns in Twin Falls, Idaho, and Holland, Michigan. They have four children and nine grandchildren.
Brother Carpenter began his Masonic journey in Unity Lodge No. 18 where he was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in May, 1955. He served as Worshipful Master of his Lodge in 1981. He was appointed an Officer of The Grand Lodge in February of that year and has served in various offices in that Body. He became a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in 1980, a member of the Ogden York Rite Bodies in 1966, and EI Kalah Temple A.A.O.N.O.M.S. in 1972. He holds membership in several Masonic bodies, including the Red Cross of Constantine, KYCH, HRAKTP, Royal Order of Scotland, Royal Order of Jesters, Past Associate Guardian of the Grand Council IOJD, and has been invested with the Honorary Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1987
Most Worshipful Brother Carpenter passed away November 12, 2022.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1986
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1986Jesse R. Barnes was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on February 26,1931, and attended the public school system in Evanston, Wyoming.
He there met Shirley, his wife of 32 years. They have been blessed with three children and five grandchildren, all of whom reside in Utah.
After leaving Evanston, he spent four years in the U.S. Navy, after which he attended the University of Utah School of Engineering. He has been employed by Litton Guidance and Control Systems division for the past 21 years and is currently an Engineering Group Leader.
His Masonic career began in 1962 when on March 8th he was initiated in Acacia Lodge #17 and raised to the sublime degree on April 28th. He had the honor of serving Acacia as Worshipful Master in 1969 and again in 1972. Most Worshipful Brother M.G. Stowe appointed him an officer of that body. He became a member of the Scottish Rite in April 1969 and was decorated a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in October 1979. He joined the York Rite in November 1981; El Kalah in May 1981; and served as Worthy Patron of Bethsaida Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in 1983.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1986.
Most Worshipful Brother Barnes passed away July 19, 2022.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1985
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1985Moffet E. Felkner was born in Garden City, Kansas, on May 21, 1923. He received his grade school education in a one-room schoolhouse, called “Sunrise”, located near the family farm where one teacher taught all eight grades.
In 1934, during the “Dust Bowl Years,” the family moved to Salt Lake City where his father had close relatives. Moffet continued his education in Salt Lake Public Schools, graduating from East High School in 1939.
He served with the USAF in WWII as a B-29 radar officer.
Following the war, he returned to the University of Utah, receiving a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 1950, graduating and being inducted into Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineering fraternity.
He joined then Standard Oil Company of California in June, 1950,at its Salt Lake refinery and has worked continuously at this refinery for nearly 35 years, becoming superintendent of operations in 1969.
His wife’s name is JoAnn. They have two daughters, Shauna Johnson and Patricia A. Felkner. They are also the proud grandparents of two grandchildren.
He became a 32 Scottish Rite Mason in April, 1947, was invested a K.C.C.H. on October 15, 1973, and coroneted a 33 Honorary on February 9, 1980. He is a Past Wise Master, James Lowe Chapter of Rose Croix, and Past Commander, Salt Lake Council of Kadosh. He is a director of the degree work for Utah Consistory and directs the 30.
He was appointed to serve Grand Lodge as Junior Grand Deacon in 1978. He was elected and installed as Junior Grand Warden on February 2,1982. On February 5,1985, he was elected and installed as the 110th Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Utah, during its 113th Annual Communication.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1985.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1979
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1979Jack Herman Thomas was born January 13, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah. In July 24, he moved to Antimony where his schooling began and in 1934 moved to Ogden. Jack finished his schooling and in 1942 graduated from Ogden High School.
After one quarter at Weber College, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps in 1943.
Three years later, he was discharged and returned to Ogden with his wife, the former Carolyn Lockhart of Denver, Colorado. They have two children, a daughter, Carol Anne, and a son, Jack Charles. All are members of the First Baptist Church in Ogden.
Upon his return from the Service, he worked at Brown Ice Cream Company until 1948. For the next 12 years until 1960, he was in the Railway Mail Service at the Mail Terminal, except for a one-year interval – August, 1950 to August 1951, when he was recalled to active duty at March A.F.B. in California.
During this period, he also attended night classes at Weber State College, majoring in Business. Then having taken the Federal Service Entrance Exam, he was transferred to Hill Air Force Base as a GS-5, Personnel Assistant. He has worked in all fields of Civilian Personnel and is now a Section Chief in Position Classification.
With a record of 261/2 years duty in the Army Reserve, he retired in July, 1971.
His Masonic career started in 1960 when he was appointed to the line as Chaplain by Sam Harris, Worshipful Master of Unity Lodge No. 18. He progressed in the line through the chairs until 1968, when he served as Worshipful Master of the Unity Lodge No. 18.
He was appointed to the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Utah in 1970 as W. Senior Grand Steward by the M.W. Grand Master Hugh E. Riley. He was subsequently appointed each year, serving as W. Jr. Grand Deacon in 1971, W. Grand Standard Bearer in 1972, W. Grand Chaplain in 1973, W. Grand Marshal in 1974, and W. Grand Lecturer in 1976.
At the 104th Annual Communication on February I, 1976 he was elected R.W. Junior Grand Warden. He served in that office during 1976, as R.W. Senior Grand Warden in 1977, and as R.W. Deputy Grand Master in 1978. During the 107th Annual Communication in January, 1979, he was elected M.W. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah.
The 32nd Degree in the A. & A. S. Rite was conferred on him in the 215th Class in 1960, and the Degree Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1975. He is now serving as Preceptor in the Utah Consistory.
He joined El Kalah Shrine Temple in Salt Lake City in 1968 and was elected to the Royal Order of Jesters in 1976. He is also a member of the Ogden Scottish Rite Club and the Ogden Shrine Club.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1979.
PGM, Jack Herman Thomas Died on December 29, 2003 in Ogden, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 2004, page 92.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1978
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1978Richard Wood Lottridge was installed the 103rd Most Worshipful Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Utah on 31 January 1978 at the 106th annual communication.
Brother Lottridge was born in Stillwater, a small community in upstate New York the son of Dr. Stephen S. and Kate Wood Lottridge. Instead of following in his father’s profession, he decided to become an engineer and graduated from Union College at Schenectady, New York in 1924. After graduation, he joined the General Electric Company and was stationed in Schenectady; Erie, Pennsylvania and New York City. His principal responsibilities were the design, development and application of electric and diesel electric locomotives.
Mining and the minerals industry captured his interest while in the West in the early thirties and it has been his career ever since, a period of approximately 45 years. He says he never had any further desire to live in the East after living in this part of the country.
Training as a mining engineer began under the tutelage of John A. Fulton, Director of the Mackey School of Mines of the University of Nevada. Experience was gained in various capacities with a number of mining companies. Two important engagements in his career were when the General Electric Company rehired him as Resident Manager of its tungsten operations at Germania, Washington and when American Smelting and Refining Company placed him in charge of its Northwest Mining operations with headquarters at Wallace, Idaho.
Fulfilling a long held desire, he organized an engineering firm, Richard W. Lottridge and Associates in Salt Lake City during the nineteen fifties. This was a very successful venture serving all phases of the minerals industry both in the United States and in other parts of the world. Among the clients were many major mining and petroleum companies.
He is now retired doing occasional consulting work under the firm name from his home.
He is a member of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Salt Lake Rotary Club.
Masonically, he was raised in Montgomery Lodge No. 504, Stillwater, New York. After coming to Salt Lake City, he affiliated with Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 2 of which he is a Past Master. He is a member of the Salt Lake York Rite Bodies, is a 33rd degree Mason of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, is past Venerable Master of the Jordan Lodge of Perfection, Past Commander of the Salt Lake Council of Kadosh, and has been Chairman of the Membership Committee of that Rite for a number of years. He is also a noble of EI Kalah Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., belongs to the Royal Order of Jesters, National Order of Sojourners, is a past Master of Research Lodge and a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
His wife Josephine, known among their friends as Jo, has been a great inspiration to him and has encouraged him in his various activities. Together they have six married children and several grandchildren living in other parts of the country from Alaska to New York.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1978.
Died March 15, 1983, S.L.C., Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1984, Page 74.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1977
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1977On February 1, 1977 Brother Murray G. Stowe was installed as the 102nd Grand Master at the Grand Lodge of Utah. Brother Murray is a third generation Mason, his father and grandfather were both members of Acacia Lodge No. 17 to which he also belongs.
Brother Stowe was educated in Salt Lake City Public Schools and is a graduate of the School of Business at the University of Utah in 1948. During World War II he served in the European theater as a heavy bomber pilot in the U.S. Army Air Force.
His occupation since 1945 has been with Redman Van and Storage Company where he began as a packer-helper. He is President of that company at this time.
Brother Murray’s Masonic activities include membership in Acacia Lodge No. 17, dual membership in Bonneville Lodge No. 31, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine, Sojourners and the Royal Order of Jesters. He is a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Bonneville Red Cross of Constantine.
He and his wife, Nyleene reside in Bountiful and have three children, Shaun and Sandra living at home and Mrs. Susan N. Mabey of Tucson, Arizona.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1977.
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PGM, Murray G. Stowe died on August 30, 2008 in Kanab, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 2009, page 129-131.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1976
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1976C. Earl Prisk was installed Most Worshipful Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Utah February 3, 1976 at the 104th Annual Communication.
Earl is the son of P.G.M. C. Leander Prisk and Martha Culp Prisk, who are very active in Masonic Circles.
After graduating from East High School in Salt Lake City, he attended the University of Utah, majoring in Pharmacy and has been professionally associated with the Pharmaceutical Business all his life.
Masonically, he has been associated with all phases of the Fraternity, starting’ in DeMolay and championing the youth cause in Grand Lodge. He is a Chevalier and has been awarded the Legion of Honor.
He is a member of Kaibab Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M. and served as Worshipful Master in 1968. A member of the Scottish & York Rites and a Noble in El Kalah Temple, A. A. 0.N.M. S ..
In the York Rite, he is a Past High Priest, Utah Chapter No. I, R. A. M., Past Illustrious Master, Utah Council No.1, R. & S.M. Past Commander, Utah Commandery No.1, K.T. Other honors bestowed on our Grand Master include: Order of High Priesthood, Thrice Illustrious Master, K.Y.C.H. and the Red Cross of Constantine.
He is an insatiable collector of ancient substantiality and enjoys outdoor sports, especially hunting.
Brother Prisk, is married to the former Marylyn Elaine Milar. They have two children, Leeann and Roger Earl.
The Grand Master resides at 1974 South 2500 East, Salt Lake City, 84108.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1976
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1975
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1975At the 103rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, Brother Patrick H. Fenton became the 100th Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah.
During the territorial days, Past Grand Master Parley L. WilIiams served three years and Phil H. Emerson two years.
Our 100th Grand Master was born in Huntington, Utah, August 16, 1917. He received his elementary and high school education in Parowan and was graduated from the Parowan High School in 1934. He attended the Branch Agriculture College in Cedar City for one year before entering the University of Utah in 1941.
Apparently Brother Fenton found military life to his liking for he was Cadet Colonel, ROTC, University of Utah in 1941. He was Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant Field Artillery in June of 1941. In 1946 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree, Military Science and Tactics, also Juris Doctor from the University of Utah.
According to his military record he was on active duty June 1941 to April 1946 with the 315th Field Artillery Battalion, 80th Division, Third U.S. Army, E.T.O. As such his unit took part in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhine and Central Europe Campaigns. His final assignment was with the 213th Armored Field Artillery Bn., Eighth Army in Korea. At that time he was Major, Executive Officer, with his unit which received a Presidential Citation resulting from an engagement 9 miles north of Kapyong, Korea, May 28, 1951.
Through the courtesy of other jurisdictions he received the three Degrees of Masonry during the early months of 1944, 1945 and 1946 for his own Lodge, Franklin Lodge No. 27 at Cedar City .In 1965 he was elected Worshipful Master of his Lodge and at the present time is Treasurer of Franklin Lodge No. 27.
In the fall of 1967 he joined the three York Rite Bodies in Utah and the following June he joined EI Kalah Temple of the Shrine in Salt Lake City. He became a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Utah with the 141st Class in April of 1973.
Brother Fenton was recently initiated in Chapter 114, National Sojourners in Salt Lake City and this Military Masonic Body commented upon his very impressive record while in the U.S. Army,.
In Grand Lodge Brother Fenton was appointed Junior Grand Deacon in 1970, Grand Orator in 1971 and elected Junior Grand Warden in 1972. He progressed through the elective chairs and was elected Grand Master in 1975.
He was married to Gloria B. Gardner May 15, 1948 and they have two married daughters, Mrs. Lewis Rawlinson and Mrs. Larry Banks and a son at home, Patrick Robert.
Our Grand Master is a lawyer in Cedar City and has a cattle ranch. As one would suspect he is successful in his profession and in his cattle business.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1975.
Died August 11, 2001 Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 2002, Page 89.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1974
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1974Grand Master Irvine was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from the West High School in 1921. He received his pre-legal education at the University of Utah in 1921 and 1922, and graduated from the University of Utah Law School in June 1926, and was awarded a degree of Juris Doctor. He was the Prosecuting Attorney and Vice President of the Student Body, and a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, and Kappa Sigma social fraternity. He began the practice of law when he was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1926. He is a member and Past President of the Salt Lake County Bar Association, a member of the American Bar Association, and admitted to practice in the Federal District Court, the 10th Federal Circuit Court, the Military Court of Appeals in Washington, D. C. The Supreme Court of the State of Utah, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States of America.
He was employed by Salt Lake City as a Prosecuting Attorney in criminal cases and later as corporate counsel representing the City, and engaged in the trial of civil action involving the City. He served as attorney and director of the League of Cities in Utah. In 1942 he was employed by the Utah Power and Light Company as attorney and later became General Counsel and Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors, and engaged in the practice of law before State and Federal Courts, and State and Federal Administrative Agencies.
He was raised in Wasatch Lodge No.1, and became Master of the Lodge in 1946. He is now a member of the York Rite bodies, and the Scottish Rite bodies, and is a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He is a member of EI Kalah Shrine, the Royal Order of Scotland, and Director and member of the Royal Order of Jesters. He is chairman of the Masonic Temple Association of Salt Lake City.
He is a member of the University Club, and a member and Past President of the Lions Club of Salt Lake City. He is a member and Past Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board of Salt Lake City. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Emeritus Club of the Alumni Association of the University of Utah. He is past president of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce, and is listed in Who’s Who in America.
He and his wife, Bernice H. Irvine, reside at 2365 Blaine Circle in Salt Lake City, and have two children, Robert G. Irvine, an electronic engineer residing in Claremont, California, and Mary Jane Smith residing in La Habra, California. Mr. Irvine had the pleasure of raising his son Robert, in Wasatch Lodge No.1, upon his graduation from the Utah State University. His son was a member of DeMolay, and his daughter was a member of Jobs Daughters. Mrs. Irvine served as Guardian of Bethel Five Jobs Daughters, and he was the Associate Guardian prior to his daughter’s graduation from the University of Utah.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvine are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City, and he was the Sunday School Superintendent in that church for 22 years.
Upon his retirement from the Utah Power and Light Company in 1969, he was employed by the state of Utah as a member of the Utah Liquor Control Commission, from which position he retired last April 1st.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1974
PGM, F. Gerald Irvine died June 23, 1981 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1982, Page 69
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1973
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1973The Ninety-eighth Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah F. & A.M. is H. Scott Hammill, elected January 30, 1973.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, September 15, 1915 and brought to Salt Lake City in 1917. His father, Henry H. Hammill, served as Grand Master in 1956 and as Grand Treasurer since 1964. He attended the local schools, graduating from East High and the University of Utah.
While attending the University of Utah he was employed by the Tracy Insurance Agency and is still employed by that firm.
During the second World War, he served as an infantry officer in the European Theatre of Operations with the Eighth Infantry Division and was wounded in the winter of 1944.
He was discharged from service about the same time as his brothers, Fred andAGaylord.
He was Initiated, Passed and Raised by his father with his two brothers in Progress Lodge No. 22 in 1947. He served his Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1962. He received the Scottish Rite Degrees with the 94th Class in 1949 and served as Master of Kadosh of Utah Consistory in 1960. He was honored with the rank of K.C.C.H. in October of 1971.
He was initiated in El Kalah Temple of the Shrine in 1950 and joined the Bodies of the York Rite in 1968.
Brother Scott was appointed to the Grand Lodge Line by former Grand Master John L. Journay in 1964, advancing to the high office of Grand Master in successive steps.
He has a special interest in youth, serving two terms on the Grand Lodge Youth Committee and as Associate Guardian of Bethel No.1, Job’s Daughters. Currently he is serving on Grand Guardian Finance Committee. He assisted in the formation of the Youth Band, the talent shows and the Conferees.
He is active in the Wasatch Presbyterian Church; has served is Elder, Deacon and Trustee.
In August 1941, he married Katherine Carter in Salt Lake City and they have one daughter, Margo.
With Katherine they served as National Skippers of National Presbyterian Mariners, an adult group of the church in 1960.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1973.
PGM, Henry Scott Hammill died on July 5, 1999 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 2000, page 104.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1972
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1972On February 1, 1972 Brother Rulon E. Jones became the ninety seventh Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Utah. The Grand Lodge of Utah is beginning its second one hundred years of operation so we must remember that Past Grand Master Parley L. Williams served three years, Phil H. Emerson two years and Past Grand Masters Joseph G. Titley and Harold A. Linke three years between them.
Our Grand Master was born in Salt Lake City, February 28, 1902.
He received his elementary and high school training in Salt Lake City and moved to Provo to work in the mines near that city. While living in Provo, he joined Masonry receiving the three degrees in Story Lodge No.4 during the early months of 1944.
Brother Jones is married. He married Miss Elsie R. Roundy who has been an interested and a valuable aid to his Masonic career She is a Past Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star for Utah and at the present time is on the Educational Committee of the General Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, Washington, D.C. She is also active in the P.E.O. Sisterhood having served as President and now on the State Finance Committee of that organization.
He moved to Missoula, Montana and promptly affiliated with Missoula Lodge No. 13 in the city of the same name. Brother Jones made this a practice for years to follow. He at once affiliated with the Lodge in the city of his new home whenever transfers made it necessary to move. He was a member of five different Lodges in the years to follow.
While a resident of Missoula he joined the Helena, Montana Bodies of the Scottish Rite on November 10, 1945. He affiliated with the Utah Bodies of the Scottish Rite in 1952. Always active in any Masonic group he joined he soon served as Wise Master of James Lowe Chapter of Rose Croix of the Scottish Rite and was elected a Knight Commander of The Court of Honour by the Supreme Council of the thirty-third degree in 1965 and an Honorary Member of the same Council in 1971.
He has held membership in Ogden Chapter No.2, Royal Arch Masons and Ogden Council No.3, R.&S.M. since 1963, and in the following year in El Monte Commandery No.2, K. T., all affiliations in Ogden.
He joined Algeria Temple of the Shrine in Helena, Montana in 1946 and transferred his membership to El Kalah Temple in December 1948. He joined EI Kalab Mounted Patrol and has been active with that group and at present is serving as Treasurer.
In addition to his many Masonic duties he has been active in the Masonic Research Lodge of Utah and served as Worshipful Master during 1971.
He now lives in Bountiful and assisted materially in the forming of Bonneville Lodge No. 31 and was its first Junior Warden. He was elected and served the new Lodge as WorshipfuI Master in 1960.
Since becoming a member of Grand Lodge he has served on the Land and Building Committee since the Committee was formed ten years ago.
Brother Rulon also served as Worthy Patron of Bethsedia Chapter of the Eastern Star in 1958-59.
A good way to describe our new Grand Master is the way his eight year old neighbor girl, Sue Devereaux, did when she took his horse without asking permission, so she could ride in the parade.
Mr. Jones, you were not at home, but I took your horse so I could ride in the parade. I was afraid to put the saddle on so I rode him bareback.” When asked if she was not afraid to ride a big horse like that her reply was, “Oh no, Mr. Jones, I had confidence in the horse and confidence you would not care if I took him without asking permission. ”
That is our feeling too, ‘Mr. Jones’ for the Masons of Utah have confidence in you too.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1972.
PGM, Rulon Evan Jones died on November 6, 1979 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1980, page 61.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1971
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1971Our Grand Master was born and educated in Bingley, Yorkshire, England and following the death of his father, operated their business in connection with textile manufacturing until he joined the staff of a textile company opening a new plant in Canada. He emigrated there in 1930 where he worked as a textile (fabric) designer and later as plant accountant.
In the spring of 1931 his fiancee, Margery Kershaw, arrived in Canada where they were married in the United Church of Canada, Huntingdon, Quebec.
In 1935 the Heys returned to England where Brother Hey was self-employed until the outbreak of World War II. He served in several capacities, under both military and civilian control, on harbor security and criminal investigation and was serving as detective officer until 1947 when he resigned to return to the United States.
On his return he first located in Gainesville, Florida, where he was employed on the comptroller’s staff of the University of Florida until coming to Utah in 1949. He was employed at the U.S. Steel Corporation’s Geneva Works until his retirement last year as an industrial engineer.
The Heys have one son, Nigel, who is a Past Master Councilor, and Chevalier, Order DeMolay, and now resides with his wife and family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Heys became U.S. Citizens in 1954 and were both raised in the same Wesleyan Methodist Church and now, by reason of location, attend the Community Presbyterian Church in American Fork. Brother Hey has served the church a number of years as choir director.
Our Grand Master was Initiated, Passed and Raised in Chateauguay Lodge No. 36, A.F.&M. in Huntingdon, Quebec, Canada in 1932. He dimitted to Story Lodge No.4, Provo, in 1952 and affiliated with Damascus Lodge No. 10, (at that time in Mt. Pleasant) as a dual member in 1957. He served as Worshipful Master of Damascus Lodge in 1959 and subequently as Secretary and Deputy Grand Lecturer.
He is a past presiding officer of the Provo York Rite Bodies and was Right Eminent Grand Commander, Knights Templar of Utah in 1962; Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons of Utah in 1966; and Most Illustrious Grand Master, Royal and Select Masters of Utah in 1969. He is a Past Most Excellent President Utah Council of Anointed High Priests and Past Thrice Illustrious Master, Utah Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters (Order of the Silver Trowel). He is also Past Eminent Prior of Utah Priory No. 47, Knights of the York Cross of Honou.r.
He received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite through the 32nd degree in 1960 in the Orient of Utah and is a Charter Mem-ber of the Central Utah Scottish Rite Club.
He is also a member of Bonneville Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, in which he now serves as Prelate, and an honorary member of National Sojourners, Salt Lake Chapter No. 114 and Ogden Chapter No. 291.
He was active for a number of years as an advisor to Al Sirat Chapter, Order of DeMolay in Provo and holds the DeMolay Cross of Honour.
In Masonic Research he is a member of the Correspondence Circle, Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London, England.
He received his first appointment in Grand Lodge from the late Dr. John L. Journay in 1964 and continued in various appointive offices until elected Senior Grand Warden in 1969. With his elevation to the office of Grand Master, which at the same time earns him the distinction of the fourth and final quadrant, Knight Grand Cross of Honour, your Grand Master is deeply appreciative of the many honors Masonry has bestowed upon him, and hopes to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this exalted office to the satisfaction of the Craft.
He became a Noble of the Mystic Shrine in EI Kalab Temple in 1957 and is a member of the Central Utah Shrine Club.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1971.
PGM, Aaron Hey died on July 25, 1997 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1998, page 125.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1969
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1969Perhaps it is significant that our ninety-fourth Grand Master was born in Colorado. Sterling, Colorado, August 20, 1910. Perhaps. For it was the Colorado Jurisdiction that granted a charter to the third Lodge organized in Utah thus giving birth to the Grand Lodge of Utah.
Brother Blaine Moler Simons received his high school education in both Denver and Salt Lake City and attended the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Utah. He was graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1932.
Following his graduation from the University he was employed by what is now the Tracy-Collins Bank & Trust Company. Today he is Vice-President in charge of Advertising and Public Relations, for the same bank.
He is a member of many Civic and Professional Organizations including the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce, Utah Manufacturers Association, Utah Westerners and the Salt Lake Rotary Club.
He is an active member of the First Congregational Church, was a former Superintendent of the Sunday School and is now Treasurer of the Church Sunday School.
He received the three Degrees of Masonry in Mt. Moriah Lodge No.2 in Salt Lake City in 1934, at once took an active part in the affairs of the Lodge and served as Worshipful Master in 1950.
In 1935 he was Exalted in Utah Chapter No.1, Salt Lake City and was elected High Priest in 1956. He is now serving as R. E. Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Utah. He received the Cryptic Degrees in Utah Council No. 1 and in 1962 served his Council as Illustrious Master.
He was Knighted in Utah Commandery No.1, K. T., December 11, 1935 and was elected Eminent Commander in 1957. In 1965 Brother Simons was elected R. E. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Utah. All this time he was serving on the various committees that go with the offices notably Chairman of the Finance Committee of all three Grand Lodge Bodies of the York Rite.
He is a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor and was elected Eminent Prior in 1967. He is also a Past Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine and is now serving as Intendant General, Division of Utah for that Body.
He received the 32 in the A. & A. S. Rite Bodies with the 96th Class in 1950 and is now holding the office of Expert in Utah Consistory.
He is serving as Captain of the Guard in El Kalah Temple of the Shrine at the present time, and for many years was active on El Kalah Patrol.
He is a former DeMolay member and has the unusual distinction of being the 100th former DeMolay to be elected Grand Master in the jurisdictions of the United States. He has received the DeMolay Legion of Honor.
Our Grand Master has been a tireless and consistent worker in all branches of Masonry. At no time in his long Masonic career did he stand for anything except the utmost respect for Masonic Principles.
With such a background the offices of Grand Lodge would surely be opened to him.
He served three years in appointive offices and in February of 1966 he was elected Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden and advanced in successive years to the office of Worshipful Grand Master.
He is married and has two sons. We believe it was the first time in Utah Masonry that the Grand Master had a father and a son at his Installation.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1969.
PGM, Blaine Moler Simons died on May 14, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 2009, page 127-128.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1959
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1959Charles Leander Prisk, our eighty-fourth Grand Master, was born in Park City, Utah, February 14, 1905, a son of Charles Thomas and Nelly Perry Prisk.
He was graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City in 1923, and from the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Graduate Pharmacist Degree in 1929.
On June 11, 1930 he married Martha H. Culp, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Culp, both well known in Utah Masonic circles. Mrs. Prisk has served as Matron of her Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and is now serving as Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star. For the past nineteen years she has served as Organist for the First Methodist Church.
The Prisks have two sons, Earl and Glenn. Both are Past Master Councilors of the Salt Lake Chapter Order DeMolay and both are Knights of the Court of Chevaliers. They are members of Kaibab Lodge No. 25 and of the York Rite Bodies in Salt Lake City.
At the present time our Grand Master is co-owner and general manager of the Prescription Pharmacy and the Medical Arts Pharmacy.
Brother Prisk has taken an active part in his profession having been appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy by former Governor J. Bracken Lee in 1950 for a five-year term and reappointed by Governor Clyde for a similar period in 1955. He was President of the State Board of Pharmacy in 1955. He is Past President of the Utah Pharmaceutical Association and Past Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Drug Conference. At present he is a member of the Utah Professional Council.
He is presently a member of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Salt Lake Kiwanis Club and a member of the Advisory Council Salt Lake School of Nursing.
Our Grand Master has been a life long Methodist and has attended the First Methodist Church for the last thirty-eight years. He has worked through all the Youth Groups, has held offices on the Official Board, and is a member of the Choir.
Brother Prisk has long been active in all branches of Masonry. He was a charter member of DeMolay of the Salt Lake Chapter and served as Master Councilor in 1926. He was elected to receive the DeMolay Legion of Honor March 7, 1047, served on the DeMolay Council since 1940, and was Deputy member of the International Supreme Council 1954-1957. He received the DeMolay Cross of Honor April 1956.
He received the three degrees of Masonry in Kaibab Lodge No. 25, F. & A.M. in Salt Lake City in 1930 and was Worshipful Master in 1939.
He was Exalted in Utah Chapter No.1, R.A.M., Feb. 17, 1934, and served as High Priest in 1946. He served as M.E. Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Utah 1955-1956. He received the Order of High Priesthood Feb. 25, 1946.
Brother Prisk joined Utah Council No.1, R. & S.M., May 2, 1934 and was Illustrious Master in 1943. He made regular advancements in the Grand Council and was elected Illustrious Grand Master in 1943. In 1953 he was Master of the Thrice Illustrious Master Degree, a group he joined as charter member.
He was Knighted in Utah Commandery No.1, K.T. April 5, 1934, later was Eminent Commander, and is now R.E. Grand Com-mander of the Grand Commandery. He is also an Honorary member of the Grand Commandery, K.T., of Arizona.
Brother Prisk now holds four Quadrants in Knights of the York Cross of Honour, one of the few in the United States who does, and the only Utah Member. He was Eminent Prior of that Body in 1957.
He was elected to Bonneville Conclave No.25, Red Cross of Constantine, in 1948 and Viceroy in 1958.
He received the Scottish Rite degrees from the 4th to 32nd in Salt Lake City with the Fall Class of 1948. He was vice president of his class and has taken ritualistic parts in the various degrees.
He joined EI Kalah Temple of the Shrine in 1944 and is Past President of the Chanters. Since joining the Chanters he has been the representative for the Uniformed Units on the Activities Committee.
He is Past Worthy Patron of Mizpah Chapter No.5, Order of Eastern Star and Past Watchman of the Shepards of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.
In Grand Lodge he has held the following offices:
Appointed Senior Grand Deacon, 1951
Appointed Grand Orator, 1952
Appointed Grand Chaplain, 1953
Appointed Grand Marshal, 1954
Reappointed Grand Marshal, 1955
Elected Junior Grand Warden, 1956
Elected Senior Grand Warden, 1957
Elected Deputy Grand Master, l958
Elected Grand Master, 1959
From the foregoing record we know that Masonry has been a good part of our Grand Master’s life. The offices held over the years indicate that many, many hours have been spent in the service of the Order he is so devoted to and believes in.
He has had valuable experience in the commercial and professional world and has found time to contribute to church and civic duties as well. When he accepts an assignment of office he accepts all the responsibilities that go with it. We know we can look forward with confidence that our Grand Master will receive the applause of his Brethren when his term of office expires.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1959.
PGM, Charles Leander Prisk died on July 4, 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1987, page 101.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1947
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1947The Grand Lodge, F & A. M. of Utah again has a Grand Master who was born in Utah and whose profession, the practice of Law, is very similar to that of his predecessor.
Brother Cline was born in Salt Lake City May 8, 1903, the youngest of a family of six children. His early education was attained in the schools of Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. He graduated from the Los Angeles High School in 1921. He later took up the study of Law in Los Angeles and graduated from Law School in 1929.
He was admitted to practice Law in the State of California in 1929, but shortly thereafter moved to Milford where he has since practiced his profession, in addition to devoting much time to the Banking business and other interests throughout the State.
He is a member of the Utah, California and American Bar Associations.
In 1934. he married Miss Loretta Murdock and they have two charming daughters, Ruth and Harriet. Many of the officers of Grand Lodge and others who have accompanied the Grand Masters on recent visitations in the Western part of the State, have met the family and enjoyed the gracious hospitality of Mrs. Cline and her family.
Brother Cline became a member of Albert Pike Lodge No. 14, F. & A. M. at Milford by initiation, having received the Master Mason Degree April 11, 1930, under rather unique circ*mstances. He has three older brothers, all of whom are active in Masonic work and two of whom, Sam and Albert, are Past Masters of Albert Pike Lodge. They acted as Master and Senior Warden in conferring the Master Mason Degree on him. He served his Lodge as Master during two terms, the years 1933 and 1941.
He received the Scottish Rite work during April, 1934, and was elected to the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor by the Supreme Council October 21, 1941, the Investiture having been at Salt Lake City, February 17, 1942.
He was Exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch October 10, 1936, in Franklin Chapter at Cedar City and on October 1, 1941, dimitted from Franklin Chapter and affiliated with Utah Chapter No.1 at Salt Lake City. He was greeted in Utah Council No.1 May 15, 1942.
He became a member of El Kalah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. by initiation October 26, 1935.
At the conclusion of his term as Grand Master he will have served eight years and four months as a Grand Lodge Officer, in the following order:
Jan. 16, 1935 Grand Orator
Jan. 22, 1936 do
Sep. 23, 1940 do
Sep. 23, 1941 Senior Grand Deacon – 16 Months
Jan. 25, 1944 Junior Grand Warden
Jan. 25, 1945 Senior Grand Warden
Jan. 29, 1946 Deputy Grand Master
Jan. 28, 1947 Grand Master
Brother Cline is well known throughout the State of Utah, as well as other Western States and has made many friends, particularly among those of his profession and the Masonic Fraternity. He will, without doubt, assume and accomplish the duties to which he has been assigned in a manner that will bring much credit to himself and honor to the Fraternity.
Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1947.
PGM, Harold Cline died on July 1, 1962 in Milford, Utah. Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1964, page 69.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1906
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1906Brother Sidney Watson Badcon is a native of Lancashire, England, where he was born August 28, 1871. His father, James Arthur Badcon, of Welsh-English descent, is a Methodist minster in Sheridan, Montana. His mother, Mariam (Tranchard) Badcon, of Scotch-English descent, died in McCook, Neb. in 1897.
Brother Badcon received a common school education at Milford and Gulbertson, Neb. While attending school and working in a drug store he took a course of pharmacy (by mail) in the National Institute of Pharmacy of Chicago, Ill.
He came to Utah in 1891, and being unable to obtain employment in a drug store, owing to the dull times then prevailing in the Territory, worked for several months on the Tintic branch of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, then in course of construction. Coming to Ogden in September of that year, he was employed in two different drug stores for five years. In the fall of 1896 he bought a drug store on Twenty-fourth street. A few months later he bought the one known as Peeble’s Drug Store, on Washington avenue (formerly conducted by Brother F. C. Schramm), and by merging the two stocks became the sole owner of the leading drug store in Ogden. During his residence in Ogden he has gained the respect of all classes of people, and earned the reputation of a man of ability, integrity and honor.
He married Elsie Grace Dee, a native of Ogden, in January, 1896.
Grand Master Badcon’s Masonic record is as follows: He was initiated in Weber Lodge No. 6, at Ogden, April 24, passed October 18, and raised December 6, in the year 1894. He was Senior Steward of the Lodge in 1896, Junior Deacon 1897, Senior Deacon 1898, Junior Warden 1899, Senior Warden 1900, and Worshipful Master 1901-02. He has been Trustee of the Lodge for the past three years.
In the Grand Lodge of Utah he was appointed Grand Orator January 22, 1902, was elected Junior Grand Warden January 21, 1903. Senior Grand Warden January 20, 1904, Deputy Grand Master January 18, 1905, and Grand Master January 17, 1906. His Grand Lodge number is 1372, Lodge number 285. He is the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota since August 11, 1904.
Brother Badcon received the Capitular Degree on Ogden Chapter No. 2 R. A. M. as follows: Mark Master and Past Master, May 12; Most Excellent and Royal Arch, November 27, 1896. He was Treasurer of Ogden Chapter in 1897, Principal Sojourner 1898, Scribe 1899, High Priest 1900 and 1901.
He was made a Companion of the Red Cross in El Monte Commandery No. 2, K. T., January 18, Knight Templar March 10, 1897, Knight of Malta March 9, 1898. He was Warden of the Commandery in 1898, Junior Warden 1899, Senior Warden 1900, Gen’l. in 1901, Eminent Commander 1902 and 1903.
He received the Degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry from the 4th to the 32nd, inclusive, at the reunion of the four co-ordinate bodies of the Rite in Cheyenne, Wyo., February 25, 26, 27, 28, 1902. At the first meeting of the Scottish Brethren residing in Utah held December 14, 1902, and called for the purpose of organizing the bodies in the Valley of Salt Lake. Brother Badcon was unanimously elected Senior Warden of Jordan Lodge of Perfection June 30, 1903, he dimitted from the Cheyenne bodies and became a charter member of the Salt Lake bodies. February 15, 1905, he was elected and on the following 16th day of March installed Venerable Master of Jordan Lodge of Perfection No. 2. At the session of the Supreme Council held in Washington, D. C., October 19 and 19 1905, he was advance to the rank and decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor.
Grand Master Badcon is worthy of all the honors that have been conferred upon him, and the Mason of Utah feel assured that during his administration of the high of the Grand Lodge of Utah will be maintained and advanced.
Ref: Proceeding of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1906, page 1, 2.
IN MEMORIAM
Sidney Watson Bancon
Grand Master-1906
In the passing of Past Grand Master Sidney Watson Badcon the Masonic Brotherhood of Utah has lost one who through long years of individual and official service, made deep impress upon many who were privileged to know him through the years when health and spirit made him a dominant factor in almost all fields of Masonic work.
During years of official leadership as Master and Grand Master he surpassed in effectiveness, imparting a viril interpretation which gave degree routing effective charm. As he served in other posts of Masonic duty he carried this talent to the end. So appreciative were Masons of this that he was frequently chosen to fill more than one official term.
His genial fellowship drew a wide coterie of friends and in the days of his full strength a wide circle delighted in his companionship. It is impossible to evaluate influence resulting from his long residence in Ogden. He entered heartily into civic interests and as physician served an influential clientele.
His honesty, loyalty and sympathetic interestedness in men drew many to him. The list of activities in which he was an active factor would reveal anew the old truth that wherever a man may make his home and whatever means he selects for a livelihood, there is a sphere of attainment commensurate to his worth.
His official record will be found a part of almost all branched of Utah Masonry. His influence will continue an abiding inspiration in the lives of hundreds of his Masonic friends.
Brother Sidney Watson Bancon died October 7, 1944, Ogden, Utah.
Ref: Proceeding of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1945, page, 124.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1902
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1902Bro. William John Lynch having been born in Salt Lake City, March 1, 1862, has the distinction of being the first native born Utahan, who occupies the Grand East of the Grand Lodge of Utah. He received a common school education at St. Mark’s Episcopal School in Salt Lake City. Leaving school at the age of fourteen years, he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal company, which was then in charge of the genial and charitable Bro. Abram Gould, who was so pleased with the excellent qualities of the boy that he took a deep interest in him, and was not only his employer, but also his guardian and friend. The friendship of the man and the boy formed in those days lasted until Bro. Gould’s death, which occurred in Salem, N, Y., June 22, 1899.
In 1887 Bro. Lynch engaged in the real estate business, and through upright dealing and keen judgment made a success of it. His knowledge of real estate values in Salt Lake City, coupled with his integrity and moral character, induced the Liberal party, of which he was always a staunch supporter, to nominate him for County Assessor, and when on the evening of election, August 4, 1890, the ballots were counted his opponent found himself beaten by a large majority of votes. His first term of office gave so much satisfaction to his fellow citizens that he was re-elected by the Liberal party in November, 1892, and for a third term in November, 1894, by the Republican party. At the election in 1890 and 1892 he led the ticket, and in 1894 had a handsome majority.
Retiring from politics, he devoted his energies to mining in Utah and Colorado, and for the last two years has been bookkeeper for the Pleasant Valley Coal company. While Bro. Lynch has not accumulated a fortune, he has gained the esteem and respect of all the people with whom he has come in contact, and earned the reputation of a man of integrity, honor and ability.
On the third day of June, 1888, Bro. Lynch married Miss Annie B. Taylor, also a native of Salt Lake City, who with her happy disposition and womanly kindness, brightens their cosy home near Liberty Park with never ceasing love and affection. Two daughters of twelve and six years, respectively, give already evidence of succeeding their parents in every direction
The Masonic record of Bro. Lynch has been equaled but not surpassed in the Grand Jurisdiction of Utah. He was initiated in Wasatch Lodge No. 1, January 15th; passed February 15th, and raised February 19th, in the year 1892. He dimitted from Wasatch Lodge February 10, 1893, and affiliated with Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 2, March 13th, of same year. The Junior Warden of the Lodge having left the Jurisdiction in June, the Worsh. Master, Bro. Daniel Dunne, appointed him to occupy the South during the balance of the term. He was elected Senior Warden of the Lodge December 11, 1893, Worsh. Master December 10, 1894, and re-elected December 9, 1895, serving two years.
Bro. Lynch was an excellent presiding officer. He was a strict disciplinarian, yet always courteous and kind; he was charitable, yet careful in disbursing the fund of the Lodge. He had memorized the By-Laws of the Lodge, and being himself punctual in their observance, permitted no member to disobey them. As ritualist, he had no superior. When conferring a Degree his whole soul was in the work, and the words flowed from his lips with such emphasis that no candidate or Brother left the Lodge room without being better informed of the tenets of Masonry and the beauties of its symbolism. Besides that, he was an industrious and zealous officer. During his first term as Master, he presided at thirty-four Degrees. Ever since he became an officer of Mt. Moriah Lodge much of his time and attention was devoted to its interest, and for it he has worked in season and out of season, and by it has earned for himself the love and respect of every member, including the everlasting friendship of the writer.
Another proof that Bro. Lynch is a devoted and faithful Mason is the fact that ever since he retired from office he has missed but two meetings of Mt. Moriah Lodge, and never yet has shirked any duty as a member.
The Grand Lodge record of Bro. Lynch is similar to his Lodge record. He made his first appearance in Grand Lodge at the twenty-third annual communication held at Provo, January 16 and 17, 1894. At the twenty-fourth Annual Communication held at Ogden, January 15 and 16 1895, Grand Master A. C. Emerson appointed him Senior Grand Deacon. He was elected Junior Grand Warden January 18, 1899; Senior Grand Warden, January 17, 1900; Deputy Grand Master, January 16, 1901; and Grand Master, January 22, 1902.
He has been Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand since July 6, 1896. He is an honorary member of the Masonic Veteran Association of the Pacific Coast since March 21, 1902. His Lodge number is 272; Grand Lodge number 1126. Bro. Lynch is a careful reader of Masonic literature; is familiar with the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Utah; is a true and loyal citizen, and will make and ideal Grand Master.
Bro. Lynch received the Capitular Degrees in Utah Chapter No. 1, R. A. M., Salt Lake City, as follows: Mark Master, April 9th; Past Master, April 16th; Most Excellent, April 20th; Royal Arch, April 27th; in the year 1892. He was appointed Principal Sojourner in December, 1893; was Captain of the Host in 1898 and `99, and was elected Excellent High Priest, December, 1900, and re-elected in December, 1901. After his first year’s service the members of the Chapter were so pleased with his work and devotion to duty that they presented him with a beautiful and costly Past High Priest Jewel.
Bro. Lynch was made a Companion of the Red Cross in Utah Commandery No. 1, K. T., Salt Lake City, February 9th; Knight Templar and Knight of Malta, February 16th, in the year 1893.
Ref: Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1902, page 1, 2, 3.
OBITUARY
An active career closed with the death of Past Grand Master William J. Lynch on Wednesday, July 22, 1931. He had been ailing for several years and the last six months of his life were passed in St. Mark’s Hospital.
He was born in Salt Lake City, March 1, 1862, and his entire life was spent in this city.
Brother Lynch was active in politics and served his party as county assessor several terms, chief of police, secretary of the State Land Board and in 1906 was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Salt Lake
In a business way, at different times he engaged in mining, real estate and insurance business, as book-keeper for the Pleasant Valley Coal Company, and for eleven years prior to his retirement on account of illness he was employed by the Utah Copper Company in the purchasing department.
On June 3, 1888 Brother Lynch was married to Miss Annie B. Taylor, also a native of Salt Lake, and to them were born two daughters who with the widow, survive him.
Brother Lynch was an exceptionally fine ritualist and his Masonic record gives unmistakable evidence of his interest and activities in all branches of Masonry.
Brother Lynch was initiated in Wasatch Lodge No. 1, January 15, 1892, passed February 15, and raised February 19th, of the same year. A year later-March 13, 1893,-he affiliated with Mt. Moriah Lodge. Of this Lodge he was Worshipful Master during the years of 1894 and `95, and on September 14, 1903, he was elected a life-member of the Lodge.
In Grand Lodge he was elected Junior Grand Warden in January 1899, having served as Senior Grand Deacon in 1895, and was thereafter regularly advanced till January 22, 1902, when he was chosen Grand Master of Masons in Utah.
In capitular Masonry he was exalted in Utah Chapter No. 1, April 27th, 1892; was elected Excellent High Priest of his Chapter in 1901, and served in that station two years, and in May 1913, he was made Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, R. A. M., of Utah, and served one year as such.
He was greeted in Salt Lake Council R. & S. M., September 19th, 1922; Knighted in Utah Commandrey No. 1, February 16, 1893; elected Eminent Commander of his Commandery December 1912, and Grand Commander of the Grand Commandrey Knights Templar of Utah, 1920.
On May 22, 1914, he became a charter member of Saint Bernard Conclave No. 25, Red Cross of Constantine, and in the following year was elected Sovereign of that body.
In Scottish Rite he was made a Master of the Royal Secret, December 2, 1902, and when the four Bodies were organized in this valley in 1903 he was chosen the first Venerable Master of Jordan Lodge of Perfection, April 6th, 1903, and served in that capacity two years. On October 19th, 1905, he was elected, by the Supreme Council A. & A. S. Rite to the rank and decoration of a Knight Commander Court of Honor.
On March 8, 1893, he was created a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and served as Illustrious Potentate of El Kalah Temple, for the year 1900.
An occasional Communication of the M W Grand Lodge of Utah was convened July 26, 1931, and at the request of the Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 2-which assembled in a special meeting-Grand Master Burt H. Hunt and associate Grand Lodge officers conducted the funeral services. (See page 66.)
Ref: Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1932, page 67, 68.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1877
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1877Brother Joseph Milton Orr was made a Mason in Lima Lodge No. 135, Lima, Illinois, in the year 1855. He was a charter member of Wasatch Lodge No. 8, Montana Registry, and its Worshipful Master in 1871 and 1872. He assisted in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Utah, January, 1872; was Senior Grand Warden in 1873; Deputy Grand Master in 1874, and Grand Master in 1877. During all these years he was a devoted Mason and filled every office with fervency and zeal. His Lodge No. was 3, Grand Lodge No. 8. Brother Orr was born in Ohio Seventy-five years go, and died in Little Blue, Missouri, June 1905. We all hope that his soul has come eternal peace.
Ref: Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1906, page 34.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1874
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1874Bro. Cohn was born at Dobizyn on the German-Russian frontier, April 19, 1841. He was not favored with a college education, and never attended any but common schools of his native town. At the age of eighteen years he left his parental roof and crossing the Atlantic ocean arrived in New York, April 15, 1859, where he found employment as a clerk in a mercantile establishment. Not being familiar with the English language he had contend with many obstacles, but being full of courage he started by the way of the Isthmus of Panama for the Golden Shore of the Pacific, and landed in San Francisco, Cal., April 20, 1861.
Bro. Cohn remained in San Francisco for a short time during which he made acquaintance of some wholesale business houses who furnished him with a sufficient stock of goods to start a small general store in Poker Flat, a small but at that time prosperous mining town in Sierra County, Cal., which has since been made famous by Brete Hart’s Story, “The Outcasts of Poker Flat.” The next year he opened another store in Howland Flat and a third one in St. Louis, same county, doing a thriving business in each one. But as the diggings ceased to weald the golden kernels, and the three towns “played out,” he was forced to look for “greener fields and pastures new.”
Bro. Cohn having all the characteristics of a frontier hustler in him and being of a quick and resolute nature it took him but a few days to perfect plans for his future course. The Mormon Zion being then considered a good business point, even as it is today, and having fixed his eyes upon it he hitched up a team of horses, which he drove by way of Virginia City and Austin, Nev., and through the great Utah Desert, shipping his stock of goods by a mule train.
Arriving in Great Salt Lake City, in October, 1865, where without much fuss he opened a store in a two-story adobe building, immediately north of where the Desert National Bank Building stands now.
In those days it was uphill work for an outsider to carry on business in Zion, but Bro Cohn was always fearless and he was one of a few who remained, where, now some thirty years ago the “power that be” attempted to drive every merchant not of their faith out of the City and Territory. He was harassed but they could not down him. But that was not all a merchant had to contend with in “these valleys of the mountains” in the earlier days. To replenish his stock on goods necessitated a stage trip at least once a year to the Missouri river, and from there by railroad to the Atlantic sea coast. What a stage trip of over 1000 miles, through an unsettled country with bad water and food, and the Indians in ambush was at that time, only those can tell who made them. It required nerve and endurance to face the danger that was continually by the side and ahead of the traveler.
Bro. Cohn, however, never tired. He made these trips year after year, until the Union Pacific Railroad ran its Pullman cars from Omaha to Ogden. And so he labored with body and brain ever since coming here and having applied himself assiduously to his business, never wavering even not in the hours of reverses which he always met manfully, he is rewarded by standing today in the forefront as a merchant in our City and State.
Bro. Cohn was naturalized an American citizen in California previous to the second election of President Abraham Lincoln, for whom he cast his first vote, and he has been a staunch and uncompromising Lincoln Republican ever since. He never was an orator, but when his Republican spirit is aroused he can hold his own with the best of them in expounding the principles of his party. In the early days national politics were unknown in Utah; but when later the American citizens formed the liberal party, he aligned himself with it, and soon was one of its most prominent guides. In November, 1889, the liberal party recognizing his zealous work and his practical business qualifications elected him a City Councilman, which office he held for two years. In November, 1893, the voters having divided on political party lines, he was again elected a Councilman, holding the office two years. In 1897 he was appointed a member of the Fire and Police Commission, holding the office one year. In each office he has done his duty without fear of favor, leaving behind him an enviable record. Since then, he has retired from actual politics, devoting all his time and attention to his business and family; but he never misses a primary, and his straight Republican vote can always be counted on at any election.
The happiest day of Brother Cohn was April 23, 1876, when he and Miss Carrie Lipman joined hands “for better or for worse” at the home of the bride’s parents in New York City. Their union has been blessed with two cultured and accomplished daughters, who are the just pride of their parents. Wherever they are, there is music and sunshine, and with their true and ever charitable mother, make the home of Bro. Cohn on East South Temple street, a happy one indeed.
Bro. Cohn has well deserved the honor he has received as a Mason. He was initiated in St. Louis Lodge No. 86, at St. Louis, California June 7th, passed June 14th and raised June 21st in the year 1865. A few weeks after his arrival in Salt Lake City, he noticed an advertisem*nt in “The Vedette” calling upon all Masons to attend a meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall for the purpose of organizing a Lodge. He being yet a very young Mason and desirous to improve in the science of the Craft, hailed the opportunity with great joy and was one of the first eight Brethren who petitioned the Grand Master of Nevada for a dispensation to open and hold a Lodge of Masons in the Capital of the Mormon Kingdom. The Lodge was instituted February 5, 1866, and was named Mt. Moriah Lodge. Bro. Cohn being its first Senior Deacon. The Grand Lodge of Nevada after refusing twice to grant the Lodge a charter discontinued the Dispensation and gave each Member a dimit. Thus they were without an organization, but that did not discourage them. They applied to Grand Master S. A. Adams of Kansas who granted a Dispensation to Mt. Moriah Lodge, which received a charter from the Grand Lodge of Kansas, October 21, 1868.
Of that Lodge Bro. Cohn was Senior Deacon until 1871 when he was elected Senior Warden and in 1872 he was elevated to the East. He was a strict ritualist, an excellent and firm presiding officer and at all times and under all circ*mstances a devoted Mason. He served the Lodge with fervency and zeal and it prospered under his administration.
When in January, 1872, the Masters and Wardens of the three Salt Lake City Lodges met to consider the establishment of a Grand Lodge in the Territory of Utah, Bro. Cohn lost no time to offer a resolution by which the organization was perfected. At the election of Grand Officers he was chosen as Deputy Grand Master, which office he held till November 12, 1873, when he was elected Grand Master. He presided over the destinies of the Grand Lodge till November 10, 1874. He having made Masonry a study and being well versed in parliamentary law, just in all his acts and never hasty in his decisions, it goes without saying that he made an ideal Grand Master.
The address he delivered at the third Annual Communication will stand for many years to come a Monument to his skill as a Mason, his warm heart as a man and his ability as a writer. He was a member of the Jurisprudence Committee from June 1875 to 1880, and for the following ten years its chairman. During these many years he was a leading factor of the Grand Lodge, never failing to do his whole duty. January 13, 1885 Grand Master P. L. Williams, appointed him Grand Treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Grand Treasurer Samuel Kahn.
Bro. Cohn’s only love in Free Masonry is the Blue Lodge. He never had any desire to take any so-called higher Degrees, not even for a gift. He lived a Master Mason and when his clock strikes low twelve Master Masons will stand around his grave and deposit their sprig of Acacia on the coffin in which he sleeps the final sleep.
His Lodge is number 1, Grand Lodge No. 2. He is a member of the Masonic Veteran Association of the Pacific Coast since 1874.
The Masonic Public Library could always count on the support of Bro. Cohn. While a member of the Salt Lake City Council he seized every opportunity to assist the Pioneer Library with funds from the City Treasury. His own experience had taught him the value of books, and he used his best efforts to place books in the Home of every Citizen.
Brother Cohn died on July 2, 1918 in Oakland, California.
(Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1919, Page 95.)
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Ref: Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah 1874, Pages 81, 82, 83, 84.
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1873
Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1873On the 4th of January, 1879, Past Grand Master, Reubin H. Robertson, after an illness of only three days, was summoned to a seat in the Supreme Grand Lodge above. His Brethren buried him in Mount Olivet Cemetery, January 7th. On February 9th a Lodge of Sorrow was held by the Grand Lodge of Utah to his memory.
Brother Robertson was born in Burlington, Iowa, September 30th, 1836. He was made a Mason in Bellair Lodge, No. 133, Numa, Appanoose County, Iowa, in 1858. He dimitted from the Lodge in 1860, and went to Arkansas to practice law. In 1863 he emigrated to Montana to seek his fortune in mining, but not meeting with satisfactory success, opened a law office in the town of Nevada, where his fellow citizens shortly after elected him county Judge of Madison County. In January, 1866, he assisted in the formation of Nevada Lodge No. 4, Montana, and was its first Master. In June, 1866, he came to Salt Lake City to reside and practice his profession, taking front rank at the bar. He helped to organize Wasatch Lodge, the first chartered Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and was its Master from November 30th, 1866, until December 10th, 1869. In December, 1870, he was again elected Master.
At the organization of this Grand Lodge in January, 1872, he took an active part, and was appointed Grand Lecturer. At the first Annual Communication, in October, 1872, he was elected Grand Master.
On leaving the Grand East, in November, 1873, he was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which position he held until his death, and by his zeal and wise counsel did much to uphold and give standing to Masonry in Utah, and to the Grand Lodge among our Sister Grand Lodges throughout the world.
By the death of our M.W. Brother Robertson the Craft in Utah has lost one of its strongest pillars, and Masonry one of its most brilliant lights. The following extract from an oration delivered by him at the closing of the Grand Lodge after its organization, will give the key to his character as a man, a citizen and a Mason.
“The circ*mstances which surround our early history were complicated and peculiar, queer and unprecedented. We grappled with them a best we could. The few Brothers that rallied about our alter were faithful to their vows, true to their trust, and stood to the ancient landmarks of our Order with unerring fidelity. They guarded well the ‘inner door’ and the ‘magic power of the mystic brotherhood’ increased in this polygamic community, while none who held his country’s authority in defiance or trod its laws beneath his feet, entered the portals of our Lodges.
Now, Sir, we launch our little craft upon the great Masonic sea. We doubt not but in the future, as in the past, storms will arise; the wind will howl and whistle above, and the troubled waters roll beneath us; but with a steady hand at the helm, with the Bible as our Polar Star, the Compasses as our guide, and `Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth` as our motto, we can wrestle with the contending waves and ride upon their billows. We need never cast anchor for repairs.”
Ref: Proceeding of the Grand Lodge of Utah, 1879, page 51, 52.
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Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1872.
Born April 3, 1833, Up-state, New York
Died June 28, 1887, St. Johns, Michigan
“Gone across the dark river, And into the land of shadows”
Past Grand Master Obed F. Strickland was born in the eastern part of the State of New York, where he studied law. He left his native town early in life and opened a law office with his brother in St. Johns, Clinton county, Michigan. His health failing he was obliged to change climate, and removing in 1863 to Nevada City, Montana, he and Past Grand Master R. H. Robertson, (deceased in 1879) opened a law office in that city, under the firm name of Strickland & Robertson. When the Pacific Railroads were nearing completion they removed to Salt Lake City, where their firm became widely known.
In the early part of 1869, Bro. Strickland was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in Utah, and remained upon the Bench for nearly four years, during the most trying and troublesome of Utah’s vexatious times; with no adequate law to meet the emergency, no court machinery to enforce the crude existing statutes in a hostile community; but he boldly and unflinchingly faced the situation and brought order out of chaos. He was an honest man, and did his best. Those times made bitter enemies and strong friends, and Judge Strickland had his full share of them. He upheld the banner of loyalty in Utah, when to do so meant more than mere talk; though assailed with abuse and temptation, he scorned the one and spurned the other. His memory will ever be associated with the most manly period in Utah’s struggle for liberty, freedom and loyalty.
In 1882, he returned to his old home in St. John’s, and there, on the 28th of June, 1887, he died suddenly of heart disease, there being no preceding illness.
Bro. Strickland was made a Mason in St. John’s Lodge, No. 105, Michigan, in the early past of 1863. He helped to organize Wasatch Lodge No. 8, Montana Register, 1866, in this city, and was its Master in 1870. At the organization of this Grand Lodge, in January, 1872, he was elected Grand Master.
The following from his address delivered at the first Annual Communication, will give the key to his character as a man, a citizen and a Mason: “Our success is certain, be the situation what it may. As Master-workmen, we are equal to the emergency. It is enough that we have sufficient material, let the workmanship of our hands attest the ability we possess in our vocation. What Masonry has done in the past it can assuredly do in the future. Pat hands, coupled with true Masonic energy, will make our success all we can justly desire.”
Ref: Utah Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1888, Page, 30 & 31.
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