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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Of
M⸫W⸫ Lester E. Hitt: 1954-1955

Most Worshipful Brother Lester E. Hitt was born on May 5, 1893, at
Brainerd, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Hitt. Due to his
father's business taking him to various parts of this country, our brother
received his education in Minnesota, California, and Washington. He also
served with distinction in the U. S. Air Corps in World War I.

He received his Masonic Degrees in Aurora Lodge No. 100, Ancient Free
& Accepted Masons of Minnesota, in 1917. He later moved to Seattle
where he affiliated with St. John's Lodge No. 9; and upon moving to
Aberdeen, he affiliated with Aberdeen Lodge No. 52, serving as its
Worshipful Master in 1945.
His talents being recognized, he was appointed Junior Grand Steward in
1947, Deputy of the Grand Master in 1948 and 1949, Grand Lecturer in
1950, and elected Junior Grand Warden in 1951. In succession he was elected Senior Grand Warden,
Deputy Grand Master, and was elected Grand Master in June of 1954. Most Worshipful Brother Hitt
brought to the office of Grand Master the training and outlook of the engineering profession. He was
affable, courteous, and considerate at all times. He upheld the dignity of the Fraternity, and was
courageous and mindful of his obligations in the discharge of his duties, and rightfully earned the respect
and acclaim of his brethren.

His Masonic service included serving as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of China near the
Grand Lodge of Washington, a member of the Scottish and York Rite Bodies, Worthy Patron of
Rhododendron Chapter No, 45, Order of Eastern Star in 1941, and elected Worthy Grand Patron of the
Grand Chapter of Washington, Order of Eastern Star in 1945.

Our Most Worshipful Brother was actively engaged in his profession as an industrial engineer in Aberdeen
until his retirement, at which time, he and his good wife moved to a retirement home at Woodburn,
Oregon. Shortly after they moved to their new home, Most Worshipful Brother Hitt was stricken with an
illness which caused his death. On July 23, 1964, Most Worshipful Brother Lester Hitt received the final
summons and laid down the working tools of this earthly life to take his place in that Celestial Lodge on
High.

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