WSC History - Knights of Columbus Washington State Council

I.A. (TONY) WEZASTATE DEPUTY 1972-74DECEASEDI.A. (Tony) Weza was born March 22, 1911 in Ontonagon, Michiganwhere he graduated from high school. He attended Ferris State and NorthernMichigan University where he received his B.A. degree. He took his firstthree degrees in May 1934 and his 4th degree in 1964. He was in the AirForce from 1942-46 attaining the rank of Major. He was FS of the newClarkston Council 3455 from 1951-57 and elected GK 1957-58; was DD#81958-60; elected State Secretary 1970-72 and State Deputy 1972-74. He was F Comptroller 1964-65and FN 1967-68.He and his wife Lorraine (deceased) had 1 son, 2 daughters and 8 grandchildren. Tony wasa public school teacher and administrator for 8 years. He served in the Legislature for 4 years. Afterhis military service he was the office manager for a mechanical contractor for 22 years and countycommissioner for 8 years. He also served on the State Public Disclosure Committee for 5 years afterhis retirement. Tony passed away on June 29, 1995.JOHN P HOLLANDSTATE DEPUTY 1974-76John P Holland was born April 5, 1931 in Bovill, Idaho. Heattended Gonzaga University in Spokane for three years. He was in the USArmy paratroops for one year at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.He took his first three degrees on February 4, 1962 and his FourthDegree on October 10, 1964. He has always been a member of SpokaneCouncil 683. He was Chancellor 1965-66; DGK 1966-67 and GK 1967-68. He was appointed District Deputy #5 in 1968-70; elected State Warden 1970-72; StateSecretary 1972-74; State Deputy 1974-76 and served as Immediate PSD 1976-78. He has been aDirector of Columbus Charities and is now serving another three year term.As Grand Knight he initiated Operation Round Table, a program to have senior citizengroups meet twice weekly in the Spokane Council Hall for relaxation and meals. Over 500 seniorcitizens are fed weekly. This group enjoys cards, dancing and tours. Most of them are non-Catholic.It was during his years as State Deputy that the PFH Trust Fund was begun. John and his wifeMuriel have 1 son and 3 daughters. He is a production foreman for Garceau Steel Corp.JAMES G. CALDWELLSTATE DEPUTY 1976-78DECEASEDJames G Caldwell was born January 11, 1921 in Dryden, Washington.He graduated from Cashmere High School and studied Journalism for twoyears in Wenatchee. After joining the Marine Corps, he saw four years ofservice in the South Pacific. He was a platoon sergeant when he wasdischarged.He joined the Order in 1948 but didn't take his 3rd Degree until 1954.He joined the Fourth Degree in 1966. Jim was elected Chancellor in 1956; DGK in 1957 and was