July 18, 1926 - October 15, 2018
Lorene Mae Mason, born in Clovis, CA, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Carmel, CA. She was 92 years old. Lorene, along with her twin sister, Alene, and brother, Julien, Jr., was raised in Bakersfield, CA by her loving parents, Julien and Maude Jensen. Lorene attended Bakersfield High School and Bakersfield Junior College. She earned her teaching degree from San Jose Teachers' College and Master's Degree during the course of her career. She taught grammar school for 35 years, the majority of that was at Las Lomitas Elementary School in Menlo Park, CA, where she lived most of her life. She married E. O. "Chuck" Pohl with whom she raised two children, Karyn and Kirk.
Her second marriage to Paul F. Mason was a story of true love. Lorene met Paul in her junior college years and reconnected with him again later in life. They were married for 32 years.
Lorene had a passion for teaching and learning. She was always exploring places and things, traveling the world together with her beloved husband, Paul. She enjoyed sports, the outdoors, birds and succulents. Her house was never without a dog and a cat.
Lorene was member of PEO for 70 years and the California Teachers' Association. She belonged to the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. Throughout her life, she participated in various professional and charitable organizations.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, both of her husbands, her siblings, her step-daughter, Laura and daughter, Karyn. She is survived by her son, Kirk Pohl, daughter-in-law, Margarita, step-daughter, Kim Burdick, grandson, Josh Barr, great-grandson, Nathan and nieces and nephews.
There will be a private celebration of her life with close family and friends on November 11, 2018 at her son's home in Carmel Valley, CA.
Lorene lived a blessed and wonderful life full of love, joy and warm friendships.
No longer do I count the days, months and years.
The wind in my hair and sunlight on my face I cannot feel.
Words of my songs, voices sing not again...
For now time is eternal; light is that of spirit and wind of angels wings.
God's melodies resound for all to hear.
Blessings forever as one travels there!
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