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It is most interesting to note that he practically divorced himself from his business during his year

as Grand Master, devoting his entire time to that office. He traveled some 35,000 miles in that year
in his Masonic journeys.

His other Masonic affiliations included membership in Royal Arch Masons at Sunnyside; Scottish
Rite Bodies at Kennewick (K.C.C.H.); El Katif Temple of the Shrine at Spokane; Sunshine
Chapter No. 94 O.E.S.; and honorary membership in Tanana Lodge No. 162, Wapato Lodge No.
171, Benton Lodge No. 277, and Lawton Lodge No. 299.

At the time of his death he was serving as Mayor of Prosser, having been elected in June of 1962
in a record-breaking landslide, receiving 83% of the total vote. Under his skillful leadership, the
city had blossomed and burgeoned with many major improvements and developments. One of his
most important contributions was his work in helping to solve a vexing problem of odor and "glop"
in the water. He was in his office at City Hall on May 25, 1966, when he sustained a massive brain
hemorrhage which resulted in his death.

A community leader, a Masonic leader, a leader in any activity with which he became associated,
his dynamic energy, his boundless enthusiasm, and his sincere interest in others and their welfare,
won the support and confidence of all with whom he came in contact.