M.E. DONALD NELSON BLAND
Grand Hight Priest2008 - 2009Born June 22, 1942 at Mt. Zion, WV to George Lawrence and Lillian Ilene (Fowler) Bland the oldest of three sons.He graduated May 1960 from Calhoun County High School in Grantsville, WV. Nelson was a member of the United States Air Force 14 July 1960 through 13 July 1964 and after separation from USAF he worked for several different companies and finished his college with a BS degree in Biology. Nelson and Virginia (Jenny) Lee Stump were married July 29 1966. After traveling and working in different areas they settled in Libby, Montana . They have a daughter, Trava, and son, Ward, one grandson, Aydan. Nelson Joined Libby Lodge #85 in 1978, serving as Worshipful Master in 1986. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1979, the York Rite in 1980, and Algeria Shrine in 1984, and is a Charter member Bannack Historic Lodge. He was High Priest of Libby Chapter #33 several times in 1980's. He is the Grand Representative of Victoria, Australia for Montana Grand Lodge. He is also the Grand Representative of WV for the Grand Montana York Rite bodies. He joined The Holy Order High Priesthood.
