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Master in 1949.

In addition to his membership in Olympia Lodge, No. 1, Most Worshipful Brother Fulton was a
member of Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281, an Honorary Member of a number of our
constituent Lodges, a Member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Olympia (being honored
as K.C.C.H. in 1958), a Member of Olympia Chapter, No. 7, R.A.M., a Member of Afifi Temple,
A.A.O.N.M.S., an Honorary Member of Fort Lewis Chapter No. 89, National Sojourners, an
Honorary Member of the Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay, a Member of St. Alban Conclave,
Red Cross of Constantine, and a Past Patron of Olympia Chapter, No. 36, O.E.S.

His zeal and ability soon brought him to the attention of the Grand Lodge and he was appointed to
the Committee of Charters and New Lodges during the 1949 Communication. In the 1951-1952
grand year he served as a valued member of the Committee on Grievance and Appeals. The
following year he was appointed Junior Grand Deacon. Knowing of his keen and absorbing interest
in the study of the history of Washington Masonry, his next appointment was that of Grand
Historian in 1954. His continued interest in Masonry, coupled with the ability displayed in the
discharge of every trust committed to his care, led to his election as Junior Grand Warden in 1955,
thence through the regular succession of elective offices, culminating in his election as Grand
Master in 1958.

During Most Worshipful Brother Fulton's term as Grand Master, two events were of special
import. The first, when he had the privilege of conferring the Three Degrees of Masonry on his
son-in-law, Brother Roger Sommer, in each Degree he being assisted by a large number of his
Grand Lodge Officers.

The second event being of special import and significance, the Centennial Celebration of our
Grand Lodge. On this auspicious occasion, distinguished guests from many of the Jurisdictions of
the United States and Canada, honored us with their presence. That the Centennial was eminently
successful was due in great measure to his careful planning and meticulous regard for every detail,
and to the gracious ease and ability with which Most Worshipful Brother Fulton conducted the
Centennial Program.

As Grand Master, he was ever genial and friendly, with a ready smile and a warm handclasp for
all; he sought the counsel of his brethren, yet was ready to give it when requested. Though
sympathetic and warm-hearted, yet in every ruling, decision, or trespass against the rules of our
Craft, he was firm and immovable in his strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, Customs and
Usages of Ancient Craft Masonry.

Most Worshipful Brother Frank M. Fulton, DDS, was called from labor on April 29, 1988.