John graduated from Modesto High School in 1965, John started dating his soul mate Norma in 1967 just months after his life altering motorcycle accident. They Married in April 1968 and welcomed their only daughter later that year. John loved spending time with his family camping and fishing, going on road trips and taking his wife to her favorite spot, the ocean. He was an ace mechanic and taught his daughter his love for working on cars. Later in life his greatest joy was his grandkids, whom he loved spending time with on a regular basis, of all things, his favorite thing was being called "Papa."
John is survived by his wife Norma Mason, Daughter Debra (Jason) Elliot, Grandson Christopher Elliot, and Granddaughter Kady Elliot. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Faye Mason and grandson Jonathan Elliot.
In Lieu of flowers, Please send donations to the Alexander Cohen Hospice House 2201 Euclid Ave Hughson, CA.
A visitation for John will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home - Heritage Chapel, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326.
A graveside service will occur Friday, January 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326.
Serving as pallbearers are Jason Elliot, Christopher Elliot, Tom Stovall, Brian Tavares and Adam Stovall, Matt McCormack.
