J. Howard Yingling, 33°
(Oct 20, 1918 - Aug 13, 2013)
Member, Gates City Lodge #522
Member, Weston Lodge #53

1979 - 32° Consistory of Western MO, Kansas City
1989 - Knight Commander of the Court of Honor
2003 - Coroneted 33° Inspector General Honorary
2005-08 - Chair, Education Committee
Member, Missouri Lodge of Research
2013 - Spring Reunion Class Honoree, Kansas City

Brother Yingling was Mason for over 65 years. He was a thoughtful and thought provoking person. He could communicate with authority on many subjects with persons on every level which is most meaningful to the young men he inspired. He was a prolific author and philosopher who contributed to the Missouri Lodge of Research, producing many articles and papers on Masonic related subjects. Illustrious brother Yingling was an inspiration to our fraternity, our Rite and to many individuals.

He served as a Corporal in the Pacific during WWII returning to Missouri to fulfill a childhood dream and become a railroad engineer.

Interred: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, Missouri