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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

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