Dennis Mason, Sr.
May 27, 2012
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Dennis L. Mason Sr., 78, was born May 8, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri, and left his loved ones on May 27, 2012, in Springfield, Missouri. He lived in Des Moines, Iowa, until his retirement in 1993, when Viola and he moved to Stockton, Missouri.
On October 24, 1954, he was united in marriage to Viola Hunt in Knoxville, Iowa. The couple was blessed with three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Dennis worked as a plant manager at General Mills for 31 years.
Dennis enjoyed bowling, fishing, and golfing. He was a faithful Iowa Hawkeye, Chicago Bears, and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was also an avid reader of fantasy science fiction books. Mostly he loved spending time with Viola and his family.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Viola; children, Sherry (Randy) Einck or Orangeville, California, Terry (Michael) Bryant of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Dennis Jr. (Kathy) Mason of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren who he was a great inspiration, Brandon Einck, Allison Einck, Forrest Mahaffey, Able (Stephanie) Mahaffey, Matthew Mahaffey, Katie Mason, Chris Mason; great-grandchildren, Adella and Asher Einck; and siblings, James (Barb) Mason, Ginger Ballard, Penny Ballard, Dee (Harold) Ryan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothea Mason; sisters, Dixie Mason and Jama Mason; and granddaughter, Mandi Mahaffey.
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Forrest
06/19/2012
To my dear friend, my grandpa. Thank you for your life, thank you for your love and thank you for your laughter. Everything that I am, any good that I have ever done or will ever do is because of you. You're gone and that leaves an enormous hole in my heart and in my life. It's a pain that I'll have to bare and learn to live with until we meet again. We used to speak, almost everyday and I continue to wake up thinking I'll just pick up the phone. I can't believe how much more difficult it is to get on my knees and speak to you in prayer. However, I can tell that you're listening and I can feel that you're with me. I'll cherish the memories and forever hold on to our conversations. And I just can't say good bye to my hero, my coach, my dad, my best friend... my Grandpa. So I'll say see ya later, with a tear in my eye.
Denny
06/17/2012
Life on earth as we know it is a very small window of time. Time and life is a gift. Dad, you took this speical gift and you embraced it, endurred it and maximized it every single day. You where my mentor and teacher of the things I know and live by in my life. Your wisdom and easy going nature is so forthgiving. I think of you every single day. And I'm missing you always. But I know your in a better world and with family. Love you always and forever.
Randy
06/17/2012
Dad, you will be missed greatly. I always enjoyed the times we got together and the many phone calls that would go on forever. Prayers and thoughts for you everyday.
Love always!!
Allison, Adela, and Asher
06/16/2012
We love you soo much and will always think of you through the years to come. I'm glad that you were able to meet one of your great-grand kids and talk to the other on the phone. Your legacy lives on!
Brandon
06/16/2012
Grandpa,
Having walked the pages of this chapter, another plot development has manifested itself. There may be an epilogue for us, but your story continues. There is a legacy left behind for the sequels.
Thank you for inhabiting the character you did, bringing your role to full and unapologetic fruition. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.
Love always.
Terry
06/14/2012
Dad,
I will forever remember the good times we have all shared with you. Your laughter, your wisdom, your love of life, family and friends. Your easy going, laid back attitude. You have always been my hero. Sleep tight, Sleep well and dance with my daughter everyday. I love you.
Dani
06/12/2012
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. May you be comforted by the promise of the resurrection and the end of sickness and death forever. God makes this wonderful promise at Isaiah 25:8 where it states that "He will swallow up death forever" I hope this message is of some consolation.