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Helen Mason Oct. 26, 1920 - Oct. 28, 2009 Resident of San Carlos Helen Mason
passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in the early morning of Oct. 28,
2009. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother and enjoyed a lifetime of
community service. Helen commemorated her 89th birthday with her sons,
daughter-in-law and grandchildren present. Born in Rochester, NY October 26,
1920, she attended Antioch College. Helen married Meriwether Mason, Jr. in 1943
in Schenectady, NY. She worked for the War Price and Ration Board in Coronado,
CA during WW II. After moving to California, she served on the boards of the
American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters, and PTA (San
Mateo schools). Helen chaired a committee that wrote a Philosophy of Education
for the San Mateo Elementary School District. She was an avid bridge player,
ACBL Life Master and director of bridge games. Also she was an avid
watercolorist who won many awards. Helen served on the Executive Board of the
Hearing Loss Association of America. She was preceded in death by husband
Meriwether A. Mason, Jr. and Brother John C. Price. Helen is survived by sons
Meriwether A. Mason, III of Foster City and Tyler Moor Mason of Albuquerque;
Daughter-in-law Linda F. Mason; Grandchildren Michelle Mason Leary, Kelly Mason
Kley, Ashley Gloria Mason; Great-grandchildren Aidan Viviano Leary and Noah
Mason Leary and Sons-in Law Seth Leary and Brandon Kley. At Helen's request,
there will be no services locally. She will be buried in the Mason family plot
in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's honor may be
made to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 N. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 94085.
Crippen & Flynn Carlmont Chapel www.crippenflynn.com (650) 595-4103
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