Most Worshipful Brother Curtis N. Lancaster

Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Utah 1983

M. W. Grand Master Lancaster was born in San Angelo, Texas, on July 25, 1934. He attended public schools in South Texas near Corpus Christi, and was valedictorian of his graduating class. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A & M University in 1957 and was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Army. After a tour of duty in the Corps of Engineers, he accepted employment in the aerospace industry, first with Phillips Petroleum Co. in McGregor, Texas; then with Thiokol Corp. in Brigham City, Utah. He has managed numerous development and production programs; and is currently the Special Projects Manager for Air Force Strategic Programs at Thiokol. He has been a resident of Utah since 1959.

M. W. Bro. Lancaster was active in helping establish the First Baptist Church of Brigham City, and served as Treasurer for 18 years. He is an ordained Deacon in the church and is currently serving as a Trustee. He is also serving as President of Ogden Chapter of the Air Force Association; and is a member of the Industrial Associates, serving on the Steering Committee.

He has been active in all facets of Utah Masonry. He is a member of Amity Lodge No. 23, serving as Worshipful Master in 1973. He was appointed a Grand Lodge officer in 1977, was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1980, and was installed as the 108th Grand Master of Masons in Utah on February 1, 1983. He is serving a six-year term on the Commission of Information for Recognition, Conference of Grand Masters of North America, and is a member of the Finance Committee for the Masonic Service Association of the United States.

He is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Salt Lake, and was invested with the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1979. He is an officer in the Jordan Lodge of Perfection, a member of the Membership Committee, and works in the 18th, 19th, and 29th degrees. He also serves on the Sovereign Grand Inspector General's Advisory Council.

He has presided over all three Ogden York Rite Bodies, and has received the Knight York Cross of Honor and the Cryptic Mason of the Year award. He is a member of Bonneville Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. He is currently serving as Deputy Prior of Utah Priory, K.Y.C.H.; and is an officer in the Grand Commandery of Utah.

He is a member of El Kalah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., served as Illustrious Potentate in 1981, and is a life member oft he Cabiri. He is a member of the Royal Order of Jesters and is an officer in Salt Lake Court No. 49. He is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, and is a Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star.

M. W. Bro. Lancaster was appointed a Deputy of the International Supreme Council, Order of DeMolay on January 1, 1983, and is the Executive Officer for DeMolay in Utah. He also holds the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor.

Grand Master Lancaster enjoys fishing, hunting, and golf as recreational activities. He and his wife Janet have a daughter, Nancy, and two sons, Alan and Steven.

Electronically Transcribed as written without corrections to grammar or spelling by Aaron E. Saathoff, P.M., March, 2005.