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children, Charlayne and Roger. Charles was taken ill very suddenly and, although everything possible was
done, this young man, who had just proven up on his Master Mason Degree Proficiency, was taken from
us. These were sad days for this closely knit family. However, with understanding hearts, Wayne and
Anna Belle, who have deep religious backgrounds, resolved to carry on. With Anna Belle beside him, our
distinguished Brother moved forward steadily. The example of fortitude, endurance and good will of this
couple will always be an inspiration to thousands throughout this Grand Jurisdiction.

Many honors have come to Most Worshipful Brother Wayne J. Deming. As a result of his outstanding
work in the York Rite bodies, he holds the Knight York Cross of Honor. He is also an active member of
the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Bellingham, and holds the honor of Knight Commander Court of Honor
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awarded by the Supreme Council in 1969, and has been coroneted a 33 Degree Inspector General
Honorary. In 1967, he received the DeMolay Legion of Honor and, in 1971, at the State Conclave in
Seattle, he received the DeMolay Cross of Honor.

He was also Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand near the Grand Lodge of
Washington.

From the time of the war years when he was Chief Electrician's Mate, during the years when he was in
business for himself, through all his Masonic experiences, and from the time he stood in the northeast
corner of the Lodge until he was succeeded in the office of Grand Master of Masons in Washington and
Alaska, he has remained an outstanding example for all of us. His official duties as Grand Master long
ended, Most Worshipful Brother Wayne is continually sought out by his Brethren for advice and counsel,
because he still has much service to render.

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