WSC History - Knights of Columbus Washington State Council

CLARENCE M. GEORGESTATE DEPUTY 1962-1964DECEASEDClarence M George was born March 13, 1918 in Butte, Montana. Hegraduated from Gonzaga University with his LLB degree in 1943 and his LawDegree in 1946. He joined the Order taking his 1st three degrees in 1942 andhis Fourth Degree in 1947. He was FS in Spokane Council 683 in 1943-44;elected Chancellor in 1946; DGK 1947 and GK in 1948. He was DD #5 in1948-50; elected State Secretary 1960-62 and State Deputy 1962-64.In the Fourth Degree he was elected Faithful Captain 1951, Navigator 1952, Admiral 1953and appointed Master of the Eastern Washington District 1966-68. He and Lillian had two sons, 3daughters and 6 grandchildren. He was an attorney and enjoyed reading, wood finishing and sports.Clarence died on May 26, 1996.WILLIAM M. GERRAUGHTYSTATE DEPUTY 1964-66DECEASEDWilliam M Gerraughty was born Sept 3, 1910 in Spokane. Heattended Gonzaga High School and Gonzaga University (2 years); Universityof Idaho (2 years) receiving a B.S. in Pre-Med. He attended Gonzaga LawSchool receiving his J.D. degree in 1949. He served in the Navy for five yearsand was discharged as a Chief Pharmacist's Mate.He took his first three degrees March 17, 1935 and his Fourth Degree in September 1957.He was elected DGK of Spokane Council 683 in 1954-55, GK 1955-56 and appointed DD #5 1957-58. He was elected FN of the Spokane Assembly 1958-59 and FA 1959-60. He was elected StateSecretary 1963-64 and State Deputy 1964-65. He was a widower and enjoyed his work as anattorney. Bill died on February 12, 1996.WILLIAM J. (BILL) BAILEYSTATE DEPUTY 1966-68DECEASEDBill was born November 19, 1923 in Winlock, Wash. where heattended high school. He attended Washington State College but didn'tgraduate there. World War II interfered. He was in the Army from 1943-46. He also attended the University of Alabama while in the Army. He leftthe Army as a Technician 4th grade (sergeant) after serving in the EuropeanTheater of Operations.He took his first three degrees in May, 1952 and his fourth degree in 1966. He was electedDGK of Centralia Council 1758 in 1956-57, GK 1957-58 and was D.D.#4 1962-64. He was StateCatholic Activities Chairman 1958-62; was elected State Secretary 1964-66 and State Deputy 1966-68. He was FS 1961-76. In 1976 he transferred to Chehalis Council 1550.Bill was a public accountant by profession and was Vice President/Treasurer of CentralEvergreen Savings and Loan Assn when he retired at the end of 1987. He was active in the RedCross, United Way, food bank, parish council president, as lector and enjoyed hunting and fishing.