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attendance, but he has in a direct and forthright manner pointed out to the officers of our Lodges the things
that they can and should do to get their members out and to keep them coming. His insistence on prompt
opening and early closing, with something of real value in between.” To Most Worshipful Brother Gail
Huhn, the "in between" was a combination of information, inspiration, and fellowship; and the greatest of
these being fellowship.

As a Past Grand Master, he never missed a session of the Grand Lodge; and again served for a number of
years on the Jurisprudence Committee. He was additionally named an Honorary Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodges of Alberta and Idaho.

Outside of the Blue Lodge, he was a member of University Chapter No. 32, Royal Arch Masons, in Seattle,
and a life member of El Zor Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R., in Bremerton. He has been a member of Nile Temple,
A.A.O.N.O.M.S., since 1935.

He was also active in the Scottish Rite, having his membership in the Seattle Bodies and having served as
Venerable Master of the Lodge of Perfection and Commander of the Council of Kadosh. He became 33°
Inspector General Honorary in 1949, and in 1960 became the Deputy of the Supreme Council for the
Orient of Washington, which position he filled with honor and distinction thanks in large part to his wife,
Justina, who handled vast amount of secretarial work involved.

It should be noted that Justina was the subject of a formal resolution by the 1951 Grand Lodge wherein it
expressed its appreciation for her services as scribe of the Grand Master and in connection with the
administrative details of his office.

Most Worshipful Brother Gail Huhn laid down his working tools on July 25, 1963. In his memorial to our
good brother, Most Worshipful Stewart Perry said this:

“No accumulation of degrees or titles, no accretions of rank or honors ever caused him to forget for a
single moment that he was an individual Mason, He could and would see no bar to cooperative action
between York Rite and Scottish Rite, or any other group of Masons, simply because to him they were all
made up of individual Masons, sharing in that respect, a common lot with their brothers, and therefore
interested in the welfare of each and all."

“To him, it was time to forget past rivalries, dissensions, jealousies, and animosities. To him, the time was
ripe to foster the spirit of unity, cooperation, togetherness. He was "an exemplar of planned leadership in
a united and cooperative Masonry, concerned with BUILDING TEMPLES IN THE HEARTS OF MEN."

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