Larry A. Reynolds Sr.
Most Illustrious Grand Master
2
004-2005

Biography

 


I was born April 03, 1942 in Iowa City, Iowa. My adoptive parents, Lucille and Fred Reynolds, had no other children. We lived in Randolph, Iowa until 1951, when we moved to the Roseville area. I met and married my first wife of 39 years, Georgina Stumbo, raising three boys; Larry Anthony, born 10/25/61, Thomas Scott, born 5/15/63, and Steven Clark, born 1/26/66. Georgina died in June 2000. In October 2001; I married my childhood sweetheart, Barbara. Barbara and I have adopted two girls, but have not completed the adoption of three others. The girls travel with us when possible. Barbara has seven more adult children.


 

Education
• 1959–1961 American River College Sacramento, CA
• 1955–1959 Roseville High School Roseville, CA
• Graduated 1959.

Experience

1959–1960 Safeway Stores, Inc. Sacramento, CA
Box Boy/Apprentice Clerk
• First promotion within 90-days.
• Entered corporate training program.

1960–1962 Big T Corporation/Thrift-way Market Rio Linda, CA
Produce Manager

1962–1972 Arden Mayfair, Inc./Mayfair Markets Anaheim. CA
Journeyman Clerk/Grocery Dept. Manager
• Troubleshooter for seventeen (17) stores in two states.
• President of Employees .Association for two terms.
• Participated in union contract negotiations

1972–1997 Lucky Stores, Inc. San Leandro, CA
Night Crew Manager/GEMCO Manager/New Programs Specialist/Wine Counselor/Wine & Liquor Buyer
• Numerous awards. for service and savings or marketing contributions
• Created and developed criteria for Wine Counselor position.
• Developed and implemented training program for Wine Counselor.
• Retired April 1997

Interests
Music (I play trombone), Youth (I have been involved in many community youth programs including Boy Scouts of America and Little League Baseball), Hunting (DUCKS, Antelope, & Deer) & Fishing (Trout & Kokanee) and computer software applications (just getting started here)

Masonic History
I am a 1st generation Mason. My current wife’s father, Julian Patton, was a member of Roseville #222 and Penrhyn Gold Hill #32. Our daughters are active in International Order of Job’s Daughters, Bethel #4, and International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Barbara is Past Worthy Matron of Penrhyn Chapter #159 Order of the Eastern Star.

Blue Lodge
  • Initiated May 06, 1981 Sacramento Lodge #40 Sacramento, CA
  • Passed June 17, 1981
  • Raised July 24, 1981
  • Master Lodge #40 1998
  1. Head Candidates Coach 1984-1994
  2. Northern California Past Master’s Association 1998-2003
  3. Member Grand Lodge Resources Development 1997-1998
  4. Member Grand Lodge Officers’ Management Workshops 1998-2003
  • Affiliated with Penrhyn Gold Hill #32 2002
  Grand Master’s Achievement Award 1998

Scottish Rite
• Joined Scottish Rite 1987
  1. Served on Greeters Committee 1987-1988
  2. Served on Sunshine Committee 1987 -1988
  3. Served on 4th Degree Team 1988-1994
  4. Served on Traveling 3rd Degree Team 1988-1994
  5. Serve on 18th, 21st, 26th, & 30th Degree Teams 1994-present

Knight Commander Court of Honor 2001

York Rite Bodies
  • Joined Roseville Chapter #146 Royal Arch Masons 1991
  • Joined Roseville Council #54 Cryptic Masons 1991
  • Joined Rosewood Commandery #21 Knights Templar 1991
  • Joined Allied Masonic Degrees Arcade Council #227 1997
        Currently serving as Sovereign Master

  • Joined Sacramento Valley York Rite College #159 1998
  1. Charter Member/President Sacramento
      Sierra York Rite Association 1999-2001
  2. High Priest Roseville Chapter #146 1997
  3. Illustrious Master Roseville Council #54 1996
  4. Commander Rosewood Commandery #21 2000
  5. Sovereign Master Arcade Council #227 2001
     Currently serving as Sovereign Master
  6. Inspector Department 2, Arch 6 Cryptic Masons 1997-1999
  7. Appointed GRAND COUNCIL PROGRESSIVE LINE 1999
 
Grand Master of Ish Sodi Award 2001
Knights Templar Service Award 2001
Cryptic Mason of the Year 2000
Knights of York Cross of Honor 2002

Ben Ali Shrine
  • Joined Ben Ali Shrine 1998
  • Grand York Rite Liaison to Shrine Past Masters
  Unit on Membership 2001-present

Other Masonic Bodies
  • Joined Royal Order of Scotland 1991
  • Joined Robert the Bruce 1991
  • Joined Golden Claymore Clan 1991
  • Joined Red Cross of Constantine St. Francis Conclave 2000
  • Joined Golden State College of Rosicrucians 2002
  • Joined Battalions & Belles North 2002
  • Joined Sacramento High 12-Club #12 1999
  • Joined Order of the Eastern Star Penrhyn Chapter #159 2000
  • Member Southern California Research Lodge
  • Member California Gold Country York Rite Degree Team
  • Member Royal Arch Widow’s Degree Team
  • Member Masonic Apron Presentation Team
  1. President Sacramento High 12-Club #12 2000-2001
  2. Worthy Patron Chapter #159 OES 2002

Youth Groups
  • Supporter International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
    New Hope Assembly #57
    DeReimer Assembly #263 Former Board Member 1995-1998
    DeReimer Assembly #263 Former Rainbow Dad 3 times
  • Supporter International Order of Job’s Daughters
    Bethel #148
    Bethel #3
    Bethel #4
  • Supporter International Order of the DeMolay
    San Juan Chapter


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