Harold Russell Mason, age 91, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma and entered into his eternal heavenly home.
Harold was born at his family's rural home near Stet, Missouri on Nov. 30, 1926, the fifth of six sons born to Charles and Dorcas (Mayden) Mason. He spent his early life helping out on the family farm, and received his education in rural schools, graduating from Dawn Community High School. Following his graduation, Harold became one of the inaugural members with the Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service. He began his volunteer duties in New Windsor, Maryland and from there was sent to Puerto Rico where he helped relocate a hospital. This was just the beginning of Harold's lifelong dedication of service to others and to the church.
Upon returning from Puerto Rico, Harold met the love of his life, Doris Lucille (Miles), at a church gathering at Wakenda Church of the Brethren. They were wed on Nov. 30, 1952 at Shelby County Church of the Brethren. Harold and Doris were blessed with four sons; Russell, Randy, Ricky, and Robby, and they later were overjoyed to welcome a daughter to their family, Carman.
Harold and Doris moved from Missouri to Iowa in 1959 where they spent the next 25 years raising their family and farming in the Udell and Moulton communities. While living in Iowa, Harold was an active member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. Harold was strong in his faith and he loved volunteering in the church in numerous ways. He also enjoyed being of service to his many friends in the community, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
In 1985, Harold and Doris moved to Shirley, Arkansas where he worked in a variety of capacities as a general handyman doing everything from roofing, to building patios, to yard work and much more. They moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 2015 where Harold continued dedicating his life to serving others. He could often be found helping his children and grandchildren with their current projects. Harold enjoyed photography, crafting furniture and other items from cedar, working in his flower and vegetable gardens, fishing, visiting with friends, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris; sons, Randy (Vickie) Mason, Ricky (Debra) Mason, and Robby (Evelyn) Mason; daughter, Carman Nixon; and a daughter-in-law, Denise Mason. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; Russ Mason, Ruthie Grizzle, Rhonda McMurphy, Tiffany Quimby, Zachary Mason, Jonathon Mason, Morgan Mason, Dustin Mason, Derick Mason, Cheyenne Mason, Elias Mason, Dulce Mason, Courtney Gasper, and Danielle Nixon; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, one brother, Paul (Debra) Mason; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorcas Mason and stepmother, Effie Mason; son, Russell Mason; great-grandson, Ayden Mason; and brothers, Henry Mason, Earl Mason, Jim Mason and Frank Mason.
A memorial service honoring Harold's life was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Rhema Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with Pastor Bill Ray officiating. A memorial to Heifer International has been established in Harold's name.
Harold was born at his family's rural home near Stet, Missouri on Nov. 30, 1926, the fifth of six sons born to Charles and Dorcas (Mayden) Mason. He spent his early life helping out on the family farm, and received his education in rural schools, graduating from Dawn Community High School. Following his graduation, Harold became one of the inaugural members with the Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service. He began his volunteer duties in New Windsor, Maryland and from there was sent to Puerto Rico where he helped relocate a hospital. This was just the beginning of Harold's lifelong dedication of service to others and to the church.
Upon returning from Puerto Rico, Harold met the love of his life, Doris Lucille (Miles), at a church gathering at Wakenda Church of the Brethren. They were wed on Nov. 30, 1952 at Shelby County Church of the Brethren. Harold and Doris were blessed with four sons; Russell, Randy, Ricky, and Robby, and they later were overjoyed to welcome a daughter to their family, Carman.
Harold and Doris moved from Missouri to Iowa in 1959 where they spent the next 25 years raising their family and farming in the Udell and Moulton communities. While living in Iowa, Harold was an active member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. Harold was strong in his faith and he loved volunteering in the church in numerous ways. He also enjoyed being of service to his many friends in the community, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
In 1985, Harold and Doris moved to Shirley, Arkansas where he worked in a variety of capacities as a general handyman doing everything from roofing, to building patios, to yard work and much more. They moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 2015 where Harold continued dedicating his life to serving others. He could often be found helping his children and grandchildren with their current projects. Harold enjoyed photography, crafting furniture and other items from cedar, working in his flower and vegetable gardens, fishing, visiting with friends, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris; sons, Randy (Vickie) Mason, Ricky (Debra) Mason, and Robby (Evelyn) Mason; daughter, Carman Nixon; and a daughter-in-law, Denise Mason. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; Russ Mason, Ruthie Grizzle, Rhonda McMurphy, Tiffany Quimby, Zachary Mason, Jonathon Mason, Morgan Mason, Dustin Mason, Derick Mason, Cheyenne Mason, Elias Mason, Dulce Mason, Courtney Gasper, and Danielle Nixon; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, one brother, Paul (Debra) Mason; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorcas Mason and stepmother, Effie Mason; son, Russell Mason; great-grandson, Ayden Mason; and brothers, Henry Mason, Earl Mason, Jim Mason and Frank Mason.
A memorial service honoring Harold's life was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Rhema Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with Pastor Bill Ray officiating. A memorial to Heifer International has been established in Harold's name.
Harold Russell Mason, age 91, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma and entered into his eternal heavenly home.
Harold was born at his family's rural home near Stet, Missouri on Nov. 30, 1926, the fifth of six sons born to Charles and Dorcas (Mayden) Mason. He spent his early life helping out on the family farm, and received his education in rural schools, graduating from Dawn Community High School. Following his graduation, Harold became one of the inaugural members with the Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service. He began his volunteer duties in New Windsor, Maryland and from there was sent to Puerto Rico where he helped relocate a hospital. This was just the beginning of Harold's lifelong dedication of service to others and to the church.
Upon returning from Puerto Rico, Harold met the love of his life, Doris Lucille (Miles), at a church gathering at Wakenda Church of the Brethren. They were wed on Nov. 30, 1952 at Shelby County Church of the Brethren. Harold and Doris were blessed with four sons; Russell, Randy, Ricky, and Robby, and they later were overjoyed to welcome a daughter to their family, Carman.
Harold and Doris moved from Missouri to Iowa in 1959 where they spent the next 25 years raising their family and farming in the Udell and Moulton communities. While living in Iowa, Harold was an active member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. Harold was strong in his faith and he loved volunteering in the church in numerous ways. He also enjoyed being of service to his many friends in the community, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
In 1985, Harold and Doris moved to Shirley, Arkansas where he worked in a variety of capacities as a general handyman doing everything from roofing, to building patios, to yard work and much more. They moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 2015 where Harold continued dedicating his life to serving others. He could often be found helping his children and grandchildren with their current projects. Harold enjoyed photography, crafting furniture and other items from cedar, working in his flower and vegetable gardens, fishing, visiting with friends, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris; sons, Randy (Vickie) Mason, Ricky (Debra) Mason, and Robby (Evelyn) Mason; daughter, Carman Nixon; and a daughter-in-law, Denise Mason. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; Russ Mason, Ruthie Grizzle, Rhonda McMurphy, Tiffany Quimby, Zachary Mason, Jonathon Mason, Morgan Mason, Dustin Mason, Derick Mason, Cheyenne Mason, Elias Mason, Dulce Mason, Courtney Gasper, and Danielle Nixon; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, one brother, Paul (Debra) Mason; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorcas Mason and stepmother, Effie Mason; son, Russell Mason; great-grandson, Ayden Mason; and brothers, Henry Mason, Earl Mason, Jim Mason and Frank Mason.
A memorial service honoring Harold's life was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Rhema Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with Pastor Bill Ray officiating. A memorial to Heifer International has been established in Harold's name.
Harold was born at his family's rural home near Stet, Missouri on Nov. 30, 1926, the fifth of six sons born to Charles and Dorcas (Mayden) Mason. He spent his early life helping out on the family farm, and received his education in rural schools, graduating from Dawn Community High School. Following his graduation, Harold became one of the inaugural members with the Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service. He began his volunteer duties in New Windsor, Maryland and from there was sent to Puerto Rico where he helped relocate a hospital. This was just the beginning of Harold's lifelong dedication of service to others and to the church.
Upon returning from Puerto Rico, Harold met the love of his life, Doris Lucille (Miles), at a church gathering at Wakenda Church of the Brethren. They were wed on Nov. 30, 1952 at Shelby County Church of the Brethren. Harold and Doris were blessed with four sons; Russell, Randy, Ricky, and Robby, and they later were overjoyed to welcome a daughter to their family, Carman.
Harold and Doris moved from Missouri to Iowa in 1959 where they spent the next 25 years raising their family and farming in the Udell and Moulton communities. While living in Iowa, Harold was an active member of Fairview Church of the Brethren. Harold was strong in his faith and he loved volunteering in the church in numerous ways. He also enjoyed being of service to his many friends in the community, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
In 1985, Harold and Doris moved to Shirley, Arkansas where he worked in a variety of capacities as a general handyman doing everything from roofing, to building patios, to yard work and much more. They moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in 2015 where Harold continued dedicating his life to serving others. He could often be found helping his children and grandchildren with their current projects. Harold enjoyed photography, crafting furniture and other items from cedar, working in his flower and vegetable gardens, fishing, visiting with friends, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Doris; sons, Randy (Vickie) Mason, Ricky (Debra) Mason, and Robby (Evelyn) Mason; daughter, Carman Nixon; and a daughter-in-law, Denise Mason. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; Russ Mason, Ruthie Grizzle, Rhonda McMurphy, Tiffany Quimby, Zachary Mason, Jonathon Mason, Morgan Mason, Dustin Mason, Derick Mason, Cheyenne Mason, Elias Mason, Dulce Mason, Courtney Gasper, and Danielle Nixon; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson, one brother, Paul (Debra) Mason; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorcas Mason and stepmother, Effie Mason; son, Russell Mason; great-grandson, Ayden Mason; and brothers, Henry Mason, Earl Mason, Jim Mason and Frank Mason.
A memorial service honoring Harold's life was held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Rhema Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with Pastor Bill Ray officiating. A memorial to Heifer International has been established in Harold's name.
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