Mason, Mildred G. (Richards) 1916-2008

MASON, RICHARDS, LENIG

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/6/2009 at 15:52:26

Mildred Geneva Richards was born on October 21, 1916 in Belinda, Lucas County, Iowa. She was one of 13 children born to Fannie Lenig and Elmer Sylvester Richards. On March 17, 1940 Mildred was united in marriage to Dale Melvin Mason. To this union three children were born.

Mildred was a typical, hard working farm wife; handling household chores and children while helping Dale as much as possible. Mildred and Dale were long time members of the Marion County Farm Bureau. Mildred was also an active member of the Knoxville Lioness Auxiliary. For over 25 years Mildred volunteered at the Knoxville Senior Citizens Center. Mildred’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of great joy. No one every stopped at her house without an offer of coffee and some type of snack; usually cookies.

Mildred Mason passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital at the age of 92 years and 10 days.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband and 11 siblings.

Those left to mourn her passing are one daughter and her husband, Janet and Larry Mohler of Knoxville; two sons and their wives, Jim and Linda Mason of Iowa Falls and Gary and Rosemary Mason of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Arthur “Art” Richards of Chariton.

Services were held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Williams Funeral Home with Elder William McDonald officiating. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery. Musical selections were “In the Garden” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Janet Westberg was the organist. Casket bearers were Mark Cooper, Clint Geery, Jason Mason, Jim Mason II, Sean Mason and Eric Mohler.

Williams Funeral Home Nov. 5, 2008