Edward Mason

EDWARD L. MASON of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord at the age of 80 on January 3, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes, Kansas City, MO, on Saturday, January 7 at 10am. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6th, at McGilley State Line Chapel, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where the Rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m.

Ed was born in legendary Fort Dodge, Iowa on December 29, 1931. He attended Sacred Heart High School, graduated from the College of St John’s in Collegeville, Minnesota and received his Masters in Classics from Creighton University. After faithfully serving the Diocese of Sioux City, Ed received a new calling and moved to Kansas City in 1969 where he met his wife of 39 years, Sarah Mason. Together they had a son whom they raised with love, faith, patience and pure kindness. Ed worked for Universal Underwriters for 25+ years and, after retiring, spent his time volunteering at Birthright and Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA). Ed was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and loved watching basketball, writing, playing viola, travelling and watching more basketball.

Ed is survived by his wife Sarah (Sally), his son Tim and daughter in law Erin, his three grandchildren Dorothy, Finnian and Helen, his brothers in law Jim (Alice) Rice and Morris (Jo) Dearing, and his much beloved nieces and nephews spread throughout the country. He is preceded in death by his parents and his three sisters Mary, Rita and Regina. Ed’s faith and devotion to life inspired all around him, even through his final days, and the family would like to thank all the wonderful nurses, doctors, friends and family members who provided comfort, care, laughter and prayers during Ed’s journey to the Lord. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to be made to Birthright International 6309 Walnut Street, KCMO 64113 or CFCA (cfcausa.org).