m. 12 Feb 1944
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12 Feb 1922 |
Lincoln, Midland, Michigan, USA  |
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9 Aug 2005 |
Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA |
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12 Aug 2005 |
Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Homer, Midland, Michigan, USA |
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12 Feb 1944 [1] |
Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA [1] |
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Felix Alfred Mason | F1039 Group Sheet |
| Mother |
Dollie Marie Howe | F1039 Group Sheet |
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- [S47] FindAGrave.com, (http://www.findagrave.com), Find A Grave Memorial# 132493093 (Reliability: 3).
Willard J Mason, Sr
Birth: Feb. 12, 1922
Death: Aug. 9, 2005
Willard J. Mason Sr., 83, of Midland, died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2005, at the MidMichigan Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1922, in Midland, the son of the late Alfred and Marie (Howe) Mason. On Feb. 12, 1944, he married Margaret Neville in Gainsville, Texas. She survives him. He had served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre. Willard had been employed by The Dow Chemical Co. as an operator for over 42 years, retiring in 1982.
A devoted family man, he was a member of the St. Brigid Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing softball and baseball during his younger years, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing and traveling.
Surviving in addition to his wife Margaret, are his children, Willard J. Mason Jr. of Gallatin, Tenn., Ann C. Mason of Jackson and Peggy Magary of Royal Oak; five grandchildren and their spouses, Lisa and Michael Gillikin of New Baltimore, Denise and Scott Barion of Royal Oak, Cari Mason of Lebanon, Tenn., Sue Mason Overmohle and her husband Peter of Bowling Green, Ky. and Willard J. Mason III of Jackson Hole, Wyo.; six great-grandchildren, Katy, Christina, Natalie, Ava, Olivia and Luke; and one brother, William J. Mason of Midland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, from the St. Brigid Catholic Church. The Rev. Father James Wm. Bessert will officiate, with graveside committal services to follow in the Old Calvary Cemetery. Full military honors will be presented by the Midland Area Veterans.
Willard's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. on today from 5-7 p.m. Visiting hours will conclude with a Christian Vigil Service to be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Willard's family will also receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may with to consider the Cardinal Hickey Endowment Fund or the donor's favorite charity. If you are unable to visit with the family in person, you may send your condolences through waresmithwoolever.com.
Burial:
Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Midland
Midland County
Michigan, USA
Created by: Rosemarie
Record added: Jul 08, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 132493093
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