LIGONIER – John C. “Jack” Mason, 84, of Syracuse, passed away at 9:37 p.m. Aug. 24, 2012, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following an extended illness.
He was born April 13, 1928, in his grandfather’s residence in Albion, to Claud C. and Mary Blanch Morr Mason. In 1947, he married Patricia Louise Kline. He then married Mary Louise Priser in Georgia during the 1960s. She survives.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had also served in the Merchant Marines. He owned and operated several businesses over the years and was a land developer. He was a member of the Mason’s Masters and Wardens Association and the West Palm Beach Masonic Lodge. He was the first state-licensed hypnotist in Indiana and was a pilot licensed both in the United States and Australia. He traveled the world and was very active in politics and civic life to say the least. He was an avid supporter and faithful member of the Republican Party, except for the time he ran as a Democrat against his good friend Senator Bob Meeks.
Also surviving are five children: Cassandra (and spouse James) Wrinkle, Pompano Beach, Fla.; John (and spouse Anna) Mason, Houston, Texas; Deborah (and spouse Larry) Mullins, Goshen; Elizabeth (and spouse Jay) Dausman, Pierceton; and Margaret (and spouse Max) Grady, Dewart Lake; 10 grandchildren: James, John, Joseph, Amanda, Jacob, Nathaniel, Alexandria, Paul, Leigh Ann and Jade; and seven great-grandchildren: Maggie, Joseph, Cameron, Robert, Alexis and Issac. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, James Bradley Wrinkle; and a sister.
In accordance with his wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. A cremation committal will be at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.
Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway S. Ligonier, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Riley Hospital for Children or the Habilitation Center, 22313 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be sent via www.yeagerfuneralhome.com
