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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Of
M⸫W⸫ Charles D. Brons

1983-1984

Most Worshipful Brother Charles Donald (Don) Brons was born
on March 7, 1907, in Slayton, Minnesota and in 1911 moved with
his parents to a farm in Lyle, Washington. He had the special
privilege to attend an eight grade one-room country school with
twelve students. Later, his family moved to Naches, where he
graduated from high school in 1925. He was a man of the soil until
attending Oregon Institute of Technology. As a member of the
welding craft in Yakima, Bremerton, and Richland, Washington,
he advanced to added responsibilities until his retirement as a
Senior Engineer in 1972.
Our Brother petitioned Kennewick Lodge No. 153, in 1952. He was initiated on January 28, passed
on May 27, and raised on September 30, 1953. After serving as a faithful officer for many years
he was elected as Worshipful Master in 1974. In addition to his service to his own Lodge, he was
a Charter Member of Eastern Washington Lodge of Research No. 310.

Brother Don served Grand Lodge as Deputy of the Grand Master in District 23 in 1975-77; Junior
Grand Steward 1977-78; Grand Orator 1978-79; was elected Junior Grand Warden 1980; Senior
Grand Warden 1981; Deputy Grand Master 1982, and Grand Master in 1983.

As Grand Master, our Most Worshipful Brother demonstrated his special calling by his Creator as
he encouraged all members of the Craft to promote the principles of our Fraternity, to be better
informed and educated as to its potential, to practice Charity in the expansion of our concern and
love for all mankind, and to cultivate and foster a deeper spiritual commitment with our Creator
as we determine His will for our individual lives.

With the theme, "Make Masonry More Meaningful," Most Worshipful Brother C. Donald Brons
challenged each Mason in this Grand Jurisdiction to a more meaningful relationship with his fellow
man and to a closer association with his God. His exclamation at the close of many meetings, "Isn't
it great to be a Mason!" inspired in the strongest manner possible the positive aspects of his vision
for the potential of our great and noble Craft.

Outside of the Blue Lodge, he treasured his membership in the York Rite. He was High Priest in
Richland Chapter in 1971; Royal and Select Masters, Zadok Council, Richland, and Pasco
Commandery Knights Templar, serving as Emminent Commander in 1972. For his service to the
York Rite, he was honored with the Knight York Cross of Honor. He was also member of Scottish
Rite, Valley of Kennewick, and was invested with the Rank and Dignity of Knight Commander
Court of Honor. His enthusiasm for our Craft was further evidenced by his membership and
participation in the Shrine; Thistle Clan, Royal Order of Scotland; Order of High Priesthood; Red