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In 1970, Marks was elected Treasurer of West Seattle Lodge and served in that capacity until 1983.
In tribute to his faithful service he was elected Treasurer-Emeritus in 1983.

Our brother was also affiliated with Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281; Scottish Rite
Valley of Seattle; Nile Temple A.A.O.N.M.S.; West Seattle Shrine Club (President in 1980); St.
Albans Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine; National Sojourners; Heroes of 76; Royal Order
of Scotland; Sunlight Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Patron in 1960-
1961, 1967-1968, and 1977- 1978; Westgate Court of the Order of Amaranth; West Seattle Chester
of Royal Arch Masons; and a 50- year member and Legion of Honor of the Order of DeMolay. He
was also an Honorary Past Master of White Center Lodge No. 300, Rainier Lodge No. 189, and
Alki Lodge No. 152. In addition, he served as the first President of the Goose and Gridiron Club,
Nest "0", which originated in Kent, Washington.

In Grand Lodge, our distinguished Brother was appointed Deputy of the Grand Master in District
No. 6 by Most Worshipful Clyde B. Mix in 1974, and was reappointed in 1975 by Most Worshipful
Alden H. Jones. He further served the Fraternity as Chairman of the Grievances & Appeals
Committee in 1976, as Grand Orator in 1977, as a member of the Youth Committee in 1978, as
Grand Chaplain in 1980, as Grand Marshal in 1981, as Grand Lecturer in 1982 and as a member
of the Committee on Research & Education in conjunction with serving as Chairman of the ad hoc
committee for long-range planning in 1983. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1984, and
progressed through the elective stations to his service as Grand Master in 1987-1988.

His year as Grand Master was impacted when he suffered a stroke. He weathered that storm and
conducted a well-run Grand Lodge session in June of 1988. His health would deteriorate to where
he could not speak, which frustrated him more than anything – though he kept trying.

Our Lord summoned Most Worshipful Brother Marks Ewing on July 6, 2005, and our faithful
Brother answered the call.