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of Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281, an Honorary Member of a number of our constituent
Lodges, a Member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Olympia (being honored as K.C.C.H. in
1958), a Member of Olympia Chapter, No. 7, R.A.M., a Member of Afifi Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., an
Honorary Member of Fort Lewis Chapter No. 89, National Sojourners, an Honorary Member of the Legion
of Honor, Order of DeMolay, a Member of St. Alban Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, and a Past
Patron of Olympia Chapter, No. 36, O.E.S.

His zeal and ability soon brought him to the attention of the Grand Lodge and he was appointed to the
Committee of Charters and New Lodges during the 1949 Communication. In the 1951-1952 grand year
he served as a valued member of the Committee on Grievance and Appeals. The following year he was
appointed Junior Grand Deacon. Knowing of his keen and absorbing interest in the study of the history of
Washington Masonry, his next appointment was that of Grand Historian in 1954. His continued interest
in Masonry, coupled with the ability displayed in the discharge of every trust committed to his care, led
to his election as Junior Grand Warden in 1955, thence through the regular succession of elective offices,
culminating in his election as Grand Master in 1958.

During Most Worshipful Brother Fulton's term as Grand Master, two events were of special import. The
first, when he had the privilege of conferring the Three Degrees of Masonry on his son-in-law, Brother
Roger Sommer, in each Degree he being assisted by a large number of his Grand Lodge Officers.

The second event being of special import and significance, the Centennial Celebration of our Grand
Lodge. On this auspicious occasion, distinguished guests from many of the Jurisdictions of the United
States and Canada, honored us with their presence. That the Centennial was eminently successful was due
in great measure to his careful planning and meticulous regard for every detail, and to the gracious ease
and ability with which Most Worshipful Brother Fulton conducted the Centennial Program.

As Grand Master, he was ever genial and friendly, with a ready smile and a warm handclasp for all; he
sought the counsel of his brethren, yet was ready to give it when requested. Though sympathetic and
warm-hearted, yet in every ruling, decision, or trespass against the rules of our Craft, he was firm and
immovable in his strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, Customs and Usages of Ancient Craft
Masonry.

Most Worshipful Brother Frank M. Fulton, DDS, was called from labor on April 29, 1988.

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