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grassroots Masonry. Down to earth, practical, helpful, and yet in a very real sense inspirational,
Gail (Everybody calls him that, so why shouldn't we?) has had as a slogan, "Plan Ahead." He has
not only talked about the problem of Lodge attendance, but he has in a direct and forthright manner
pointed out to the officers of our Lodges the things that they can and should do to get their members
out and to keep them coming. His insistence on prompt opening and early closing, with something
of real value in between.” To Most Worshipful Brother Gail Huhn, the "in between" was a
combination of information, inspiration, and fellowship; and the greatest of these being fellowship.

As a Past Grand Master, he never missed a session of the Grand Lodge; and again served for a
number of years on the Jurisprudence Committee. He was additionally named an Honorary Past
Grand Master of the Grand Lodges of Alberta and Idaho.

Outside of the Blue Lodge, he was a member of University Chapter No. 32, Royal Arch Masons,
in Seattle, and a life member of El Zor Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R., in Bremerton. He has been a member
of Nile Temple, A.A.O.N.O.M.S., since 1935.

He was also active in the Scottish Rite, having his membership in the Seattle Bodies and having
served as Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection and Commander of the Council of Kadosh.
He became 33° Inspector General Honorary in 1949, and in 1960 became the Deputy of the
Supreme Council for the Orient of Washington, which position he filled with honor and distinction
thanks in large part to his wife, Justina, who handled vast amount of secretarial work involved.

It should be noted that Justina was the subject of a formal resolution by the 1951 Grand Lodge
wherein it expressed its appreciation for her services as scribe of the Grand Master and in
connection with the administrative details of his office.

Most Worshipful Brother Gail Huhn laid down his working tools on July 25, 1963. In his memorial
to our good brother, Most Worshipful Stewart Perry said this:

“No accumulation of degrees or titles, no accretions of rank or honors ever caused him to forget
for a single moment that he was an individual Mason, He could and would see no bar to cooperative
action between York Rite and Scottish Rite, or any other group of Masons, simply because to him
they were all made up of individual Masons, sharing in that respect, a common lot with their
brothers, and therefore interested in the welfare of each and all."

“To him, it was time to forget past rivalries, dissensions, jealousies, and animosities. To him, the
time was ripe to foster the spirit of unity, cooperation, togetherness. He was "an exemplar of
planned leadership in a united and cooperative Masonry, concerned with BUILDING TEMPLES
IN THE HEARTS OF MEN."