Henry Housour

Past Master Biography: Henry E. Housour (1937 – 2024) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 District Deputy Grand Master: District 93-A Inspector General Honorary, 33°: Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Golden Trowel Recipient: 2001 I. Life & Career Early Life & Family Henry Eugene Housour was born on September 10, 1937, in Burt, Iowa, to Raymond and Aeirial Housour. On July 13, 1956, he married Gwendolyn Dane in Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn, and his son, Rexford Henry Housour. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey Allen and Robert Eugene. Professional Life & Interests Henry was a skilled auto mechanic by trade, but his life was defined by a spirit of adventure and service. In the early 1960s, he served his community as a volunteer rescue scuba diver for the City of Lubbock. A dedicated Scout Leader, he successfully guided his sons to the rank of Eagle Scout. He also had a passion for the open road. Alongside his wife, Gwen—and their dog—he rode a BMW motorcycle over 200,000 miles, traversing Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): March 14, 1995 — Lubbock No. 1392 Passed (FC): May 9, 1995 — Lubbock No. 1392 Raised (MM): June 13, 1995 — Lubbock No. 1392 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Endowed Member (Jan 18, 2001) Slaton Lodge No. 1094: Plural Member (Dec 18, 2014) York Rite: Exalted (RAM): Feb 1, 1996 (Lubbock Chapter No. 248) Greeted (R&SM): Feb 8, 1996 (Lubbock Council No. 183) Knighted (KT): March 7, 1996 (Lubbock Commandery No. 60) Scottish Rite: Master of the Royal Secret (32°): March 16, 1996 Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH): Oct 3, 2001 Inspector General Honorary (33°): Coroneted Oct 22, 2007 III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Housour was a pillar of Masonic education in West Texas, holding a Class \"A\" esoteric teaching certificate every single year from 1997 until his passing—a span of 27 years. Grand Lodge of Texas Service District Deputy Grand Master (DDGM): District 93-A (2001–2002) District Instructor (DI): District 93-B / At Large: Served continuously for over two decades (2003–2024). District Communications Officer: District 93-A (2000–2001) Lodge Leadership (Lubbock No. 1392) Worshipful Master: 1999–2000 2020–2021 Senior Warden: 1998–1999, 2019–2020 Junior Warden: 1997–1998 Tiler: 2021–2022 Master of Ceremonies: 2007–2008 Marshal: 2000–2001 Senior Deacon: 1996–1997 Junior Steward: 1995–1996 Esoteric Certifications (Certificate History) Class A (Life): Issued 2023 Class A (3-Year & 1-Year): Held continuously from 1997–2023. IV. In Memoriam Brother Henry E. Housour laid down his working tools on June 15, 2024, at the age of 86. The 59th Annual Hilltop Outdoor Degree was dedicated in his memory. Services: Visitation and Celebration of Life held at Sanders Funeral Home, Lubbock, Texas. Interment: City of Lubbock Cemetery, June 19, 2024, with Masonic Rites. Memorial Contributions: Donations in his memory were directed to the Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas.