Richard J. Mason (Deceased), Claremont, CA California last lived in Madison, AL USA

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Richard J. Mason

Dan Schafer let me know that he received this very sad news from Stan Harn about Dick Mason's passing. Many of us got to see him at our 50th.

Obituary

Funeral service for Richard "Dick" Mason, 78, will be Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Keller officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Valhermoso Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.

Mr. Mason died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at North Alabama Specialty Hospital in Athens. He was born December 1, 1944, in San Diego County, California, to Jack Mason and Adele Florence Collins Mason.

He was employed by Northrop Grumman, in Business Administration, prior to his retirement. Dick and his wife, Danna, were married 40 years. He was a member of the First Bible Church of Madison, enjoyed collecting pennies, loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister: Nancy Warden.

Survivors include

Wife - Danna B. Mason

Son - Christopher Lee (Kimberly)

Daughter - Cindy Hanback (Kirk)

Grandchildren -
Caryn Lee, Jason Lee, Meaghan Hanback and Madelynn Hanback

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be Stan Harn, Fred Kilgore, and Andy McClendon.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes that a memorial donation be made to the American Cancer Society in Dick Mason's name.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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06/24/23 03:05 PM

David A. Scott

So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a good friend and will be missed!!

06/26/23 04:57 PM

Patricia Gillespie (McCready)

So sad to hear this. Dick was a great friend and classmate. I just remember he always made me laugh. He was such a kind person. RIP dear friend. Prayers and blessings to his family. 🙏

06/26/23 05:56 PM

Peter Rait

Dick and Stan....two people I always will call my friends. I feel bad for Stan, missing Richard.
Richard ...and his dad's cool Porsche...great memories

06/27/23 01:59 PM

Kendall D. Johnson (Kendall Johnson)

This one hurts, as do they all. I feel blessed and honored to have shared time with Dick, and with all of you. Love, Ken

06/27/23 07:14 PM

Stanton D. Harn

My wife,Jenny, and I just returned home to Nebraska after attending Dick's funeral in Hartselle, Alabama. I wanted to share with you a little of the pastor's message at the funeral - a message that Dick wanted the pastor to present and not make the funeral about himself.

Many of you knew that Dick was a very religious gentle man who had moved from So Cal some four years ago to Madison, AL to escape the "CA culture",etc. He and his wife, Danna, had found a wonderful church in Madison in which they could spend the remaining time of their lives, not realizing that this time would be cut short with Dick's cancer.

Dick called me about four months ago to tell me that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and almost to the day four months later he died- to succumb to chemo treatment and a massive infection the results of which were absolutely terrible especially over the last two months. In my view God simply took him home.

Why do bad things happen to good people?! Romans 8:28 says "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God , to those who are called according to His purpose." Notice that it says "ALL things"- that would include pancreatic cancer. There is no question that Dick loved God. He was a Believer, a Born Again Christian, who had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior many years ago. And this is the message that he wanted to share at his funeral and to share with everyone including all members of Claremont High Class of 1963- everyone can have eternal life- all you have to do is Believe that Jesus Christ was sent by God to be born of this earth as a Savior- then to die on a cross to pay the debt of all of our sins. Then three days later He was raised to join His Father (God) in heaven where He will be until He returns to earth to join all fellow Believers. It is a relatively simple choice- do you want to have eternal life with Christ or do you want to go to Hell- these are your only choices. Dick wants you to choose Christ and eternal life. God Bless you all.

06/28/23 11:24 AM

Robert T. Balch (Balch)

So sorry to hear about his passing. We had a good time in school and enjoyed catching up at the reunions. I will always remember he was the first person I knew that was color-blind. He once asked me what color Ham was, and I realized then that it is not easy to explain that. RIP

06/28/23 11:25 AM

Judy A. Hinton (Spence)

Thank you Stan for sharing your beautiful tribute to Dick. I didn't know Dick very well in high school, but remember he was always so nice, & always had a smile for everyone.. So glad that you, Phillips, Dick, and Dan were able to attend our 50th reunion, memories that all of us will treasure.

06/28/23 02:55 PM

Jeffery Bromage (Aka Jeff Castillo)

Ddick and I road the roads of So Cal with the AYH group with Norm Taylor. He was one of the most cheerful people I have ever met. When I think of him. I remeber his smile and good nature. I would like think the world was a better place because of him.

RIP Dick

06/29/23 01:08 AM

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Valarie E. Butcher (Martin)

Thanks to God for the blessing of Dick in our lives. His patience and kindness were gifts of Grace I didn’t fully appreciate until well after jr high and high school years of classes I shared with him. Hopefully his family and friends embrace joyful memories to sustain them now. Repose en paix. Thank you, Dick.

07/11/23 08:34 AM

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Marcia A. Hardy (Redmond)

I returned home from vacation to learn the sad news of Dick Masons passing. Dick was my first love. He was kind, friendly, intelligent, and fun. A true gentleman. We pl;ayed in orchestra together with Mr Dennis. Dick played the trumpet and I, the violin. He would walk me home from school pushing his bike and carrying my violin. He has always had a special place in my heart and always will, one never forgets their first love. it was so great to see he and Stan at our 50th reunion, such fun we had. I enjoyed meeting his lovely wife, Danna. My sympathy goes out to her and their family. We were all blessed to have Dick in our lives. I am happy he is no longer suffering and in a better place. God be with you until we meet again, Dick.

Love, Marcia Hardy Redmond

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