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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Of
M⸫W⸫ Lester E. Hitt

1954-1955

Most Worshipful Brother Lester E. Hitt was born on May 5, 1893,
at Brainerd, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Hitt. Due
to his father's business taking him to various parts of this country,
our brother received his education in Minnesota, California, and
Washington. He also served with distinction in the U. S. Air Corps
in World War I.

He received his Masonic Degrees in Aurora Lodge No. 100,
Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Minnesota, in 1917. He later
moved to Seattle where he affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9;
and upon moving to Aberdeen, he affiliated with Aberdeen Lodge No. 52, serving as its Worshipful
Master in 1945.

His talents being recognized, he was appointed Junior Grand Steward in 1947, Deputy of the Grand
Master in 1948 and 1949, Grand Lecturer in 1950, and elected Junior Grand Warden in 1951. In
succession he was elected Senior Grand Warden, Deputy Grand Master, and was elected Grand
Master in June of 1954. Most Worshipful Brother Hitt brought to the office of Grand Master the
training and outlook of the engineering profession. He was affable, courteous, and considerate at
all times. He upheld the dignity of the Fraternity, and was courageous and mindful of his
obligations in the discharge of his duties, and rightfully earned the respect and acclaim of his
brethren.

His Masonic service included serving as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of China near
the Grand Lodge of Washington, a member of the Scottish and York Rite Bodies, Worthy Patron
of Rhododendron Chapter No, 45, Order of Eastern Star in 1941, and elected Worthy Grand Patron
of the Grand Chapter of Washington, Order of Eastern Star in 1945.

Our Most Worshipful Brother was actively engaged in his profession as an industrial engineer in
Aberdeen until his retirement, at which time, he and his good wife moved to a retirement home at
Woodburn, Oregon. Shortly after they moved to their new home, Most Worshipful Brother Hitt
was stricken with an illness which caused his death. On July 23, 1964, Most Worshipful Brother
Lester Hitt received the final summons and laid down the working tools of this earthly life to take
his place in that Celestial Lodge on High.