Page 258 - PGM Compendium

question, he was elected Grand Master and presided with shrewdness and decorum.

He received the Royal Arch Degree in 1885; was elected High Priest of his Chapter in 1891, 1892 and
1893; was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Washington, in June,
rd
1889, a position to which he was re-elected to serve for the 33 time just a week before his death.
He was a member of Zabud Council, No. 7, Royal and Select Masters, He was a member of Zabud Council,
No. 7, Royal and Select Masters, located at Walla Walla, and was elected Grand Master of the Grand
Council in 1898. In 1886, he received the orders of the Temple, and was elected Grand Commander of
the Grand Commandery of Washington, in 1890. In 1891 he became the Grand Recorder of that Grand
Body, which position he held unto the end.
rd
His membership in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite began in 1882, and he was coroneted a 33
Degree Inspector General Honorary in March of 1914.

He and his wife were members of Alki Chapter, No. 25, Order of Eastern Star. Dr. Blalock served as
Patron, while his wife served as Matron. He would hold the office of Grand Patron of the Order of the
Eastern Star, having been elected in 1897.

Dr. Blalock has occupied various civic offices and for three terms was county coroner. He served in the
volunteer fire department of Walla Walla for twenty-two years, six of which he was chief. He was always
loyal in positions of public trust and in all of his service in behalf of the community was actuated by a
singleness of purpose that has brought good results for the community. His political allegiance was given
to the Republican Party, and he was an active and earnest worker in its ranks. He served as chairman of
the Republican county central committee and put forth every legitimate effort to further the success of the
principles in which he so firmly believed.

Most Worshipful Dr. Yancey C Blalock laid down his working tools on May 12, 1921. His prominence,
professional and otherwise, was the outcome of his ability, his fidelity to duty and his high standards. His
sterling characteristics commend him to the confidence and goodwill of all and throughout Walla Walla
County, where almost his entire life had been passed, he had a circle of friends almost equal to the circle
of his acquaintance.

P a ge | 257