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William David Mason

1935– 2021

Posted 5/25/21

William David Mason, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather of Independence Missouri, passed away peacefully May 20, 2021, at Monterey Park Rehabilitation Care Center. William was …

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William David Mason

1935– 2021

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William David Mason, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather of Independence Missouri, passed away peacefully May 20, 2021, at Monterey Park Rehabilitation Care Center. William was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Arnold Mason, and his younger brother Sam Mason.

William, or Bill, was born March 1, 1935, on a farm in Fayette, Missouri to Bernice McKinzie Mason and Arnold Mason.

Bill was a graduate of Fayette High School. After graduation he moved to Kansas City. He earned and graduated with a degree from the United States Trade School in Kansas City.

William served for five years in the armed forces.

His career was working for Hallmark Card Company for 53 years.

On December 23, 1956, he married Shirley Jean Potter.

William was an avid gardener, a good mechanic, a true follower of sports. He enjoyed the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, and camping trips with his family. He basically loved the outdoors.

William is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley, and three wonderful sons, Keith, Gary, and Kevin and their families.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Carr-Yager Funeral Home in Fayette with Rev. Jamie Page officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Family interment will be held at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery near Higbee.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery Association.

Condolences may be shared at www.carryager.com.