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It is most interesting to note that he practically divorced himself from his business during his year as Grand
Master, devoting his entire time to that office. He traveled some 35,000 miles in that year in his Masonic
journeys.

His other Masonic affiliations included membership in Royal Arch Masons at Sunnyside; Scottish Rite
Bodies at Kennewick (K.C.C.H.); El Katif Temple of the Shrine at Spokane; Sunshine Chapter No. 94
O.E.S.; and honorary membership in Tanana Lodge No. 162, Wapato Lodge No. 171, Benton Lodge No.
277, and Lawton Lodge No. 299.

At the time of his death he was serving as Mayor of Prosser, having been elected in June of 1962 in a
record-breaking landslide, receiving 83% of the total vote. Under his skillful leadership, the city had
blossomed and burgeoned with many major improvements and developments. One of his most important
contributions was his work in helping to solve a vexing problem of odor and "glop" in the water. He was
in his office at City Hall on May 25, 1966, when he sustained a massive brain hemorrhage which resulted
in his death.

A community leader, a Masonic leader, a leader in any activity with which he became associated, his
dynamic energy, his boundless enthusiasm, and his sincere interest in others and their welfare, won the
support and confidence of all with whom he came in contact.

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