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Gerald V. Shay 1938-2024
January 4, 1938 - March 24, 2024
Most Worshipful Grand Master 1991-1992

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Annual Communication held in Billings, June 26-27, 1992.

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Brother Shay was a Senior DeMoaly. He was a Chevalier of the Order of DeMolay and received the DeMolay
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working tools of life, and having wrought well and conscientiously; he will surely hear from Him who reviews
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At 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, there will be a Memorial Service at Laurel United Methodist Church,
followed by a Masonic funeral service.