Tag: Michigan Masons
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Grand Master Lary R. Smith 2003-2004
Lary R. Smith was born on April 24, 1942 in Plymouth, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching physics from Kalamazoo College and obtained a Master of Science degree in theoretical mathematics at The Ohio State University. He also took course work at Wayne State University and other universities, including the University…
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Legacy Series: MWB Donald J. Van Kirk Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1996-1997
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1996-1997 Donald J. Van Kirk was born on January 6, 1935. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Dearborn. He graduated from Dearborn High School and received a two year associated degree from Henry Ford Community College. He served in the U.S. Navy and continued his education as…
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Grand Master Henry A. Wilson, Jr. 1984-1985
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1984-1985 Henry A. Wilson, Jr. was born in Detroit on June 12, 1939. He attended Southeastern High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Genetics from Michigan Lutheran College in 1968. In 1978 he received a Masters of Art degree in Computer Science from the University of…
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Grand Master Wayne Turton 1990 -1991
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1990-1991 Wayne E. Turton was born in Felicity, Ohio on January 1, 1929. The family moved to Centerville, Ohio when Wayne was five years old. He obtained his elementary school education in the Centerville and Miamisburg schools and his high school education at the Centerville High School, graduating in 1947. After…
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Grand Master Robert P. Conley, PGM 2000 – 2001
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 2000-2001 Robert P. Conley was born on March 21, 1959 in Harbert, Michigan. He completed his education in the River Valley School System and settled into life as an apprentice Engraver working in the company his father founded in 1961. He took over the ownership of Robert Conley Engravers in 1991.…
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Grand Master Richard H. Sands, PGM 1985-1986
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1985-1986 Richard H. Sands was born on September 28, 1929 in San Diego, California. He moved with his family to Crestline, a small community in the San Bernardino Mountains. He graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1946 and started a career as an apprentice die maker. He continued his apprenticeship…
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The David Eddy Story as told by the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundaton
David Eddy’s Oral History Dave Eddy Tribute at Battle Creek Lodge #12 The Eddy Family Slide Show Dave Eddy Oral History Transcript