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Basil Mason Obituary

Basil G. Mason Battle Creek Basil G. Mason, 83, of Battle Creek passed away Friday January 1, 2010 at Battle Creek Health System. Born in Richland, MI May 2, 1926 eldest son of Bruce W. and Ruth M. (Reed) Mason. He is survived by his beloved wife, Enid, of 61 years, his children, Bruce Mason, Susan Kaagan, and Scott Mason, and his grandchildren, Paige, Sarah, and Natalie. Basil served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He graduated from Western Michigan University and completed post-graduate work at the University of Michigan. A gifted athlete, Basil was a star player on WMU's basketball team and enjoyed participating in sports throughout his life. Basil hunted at the family hunting camp in the western Upper Peninsula for over 60 years and had a great love of the outdoors. Basil's career in education spanned over 40 years, as a coach and teacher at Albion High School and a principle and assistant superintendent at Lakeview Schools, retiring in 1988. In retirement Basil turned his love of automobiles to restoring and showing his 1960 and 1963 Impala SS convertibles winning innumerable trophies and awards. Basil was a member of many civic and educational organizations and a former member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and Riverside Country Club. A memorial service will be held 2p.m. Wednesday January 6, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Richland. The family will receive friends 1 hour before the service at church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Schools in Basil's name or charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Basil Mason

18 Entries

January 7, 2010

Scott,

My condolences to you and your family.
You are in our thoughts. With deepest sympathy and wish your family well through this tough time.

Winny Prentis, Shelby Twp., Michigan

LOIS & REX HAHN

January 6, 2010

AS RICHLAND SCHOOL STUDENTS TOGETHER WITH BASIL AND ENID WE CONSIDER YOU BOTH AS FRENDS OVER ALL THESE YEARS. PLEASE EXCEPT OUR SYMPATHY ENID. WE ARE SORRY WE CANNOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU---LOIS AND REX HAHN

January 6, 2010

There are some people you meet in life that you just know they will be successful no matter what they become. Basil was one of those people. I will miss visiting with him at the 50 and over class reunion. Phil Cutshaw

Dave Eddy

January 5, 2010

In the course of receiving a school education there are certain teachers who stand out as very special. Basil Mason was one of those for me while attending Washington Gardner High School in Albion. My thoughts go out to the family at this time of sorrow.

January 5, 2010

You are all in our thoughts and close to our hearts.
With deepest sympathy,
Rick and Lisa Kreinbring

Steven Deutsch

January 4, 2010

Scott,

We are very sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kip Pichel

January 4, 2010

Mrs. Mason –
I have had the pleasure of meeting with you and Mr. Mason a few times; the most recently at Scotts wedding. During the times I was fortunate enough to visit you and Mr. Mason I was impressed by Mr. Mason’s kindness, intelligence and humility; and your strength and class. In this sad time please by warmed by the thought that those characteristics live on through Scott and his teaching at Avondale High School. I have had the pleasure of teaching with him for many years and can see many of the items that make him an outstanding teacher and role model for children come from the lessons and values he learned in your home. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Kip Pichel

January 4, 2010

I have known Basil since we moved to Richland in 1935. My brother, Stanley, was in his class. He was always a nice guy and, as another Richland farm boy, I have followed his career with pride. May God be with you.
Gerald DeRyder
Kalamazoo, MI

January 4, 2010

Enid and Family -

We are so truly sorry for your loss. Enid - you are in the thoughts and prayers of your fellow volunteers here at BCHS.

Marlene & Audrey

January 4, 2010

Dear Enid, Bruce, Susan, and Scott,
Please accept our condolences. We know that Basil will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts are with you!
Charlie and Ann Streetman

Jim & Phyllis Farley

January 3, 2010

Basil will certainly be missed here in our little community. I had a great deal of respect and admiration for him, he was a true gentleman. Our sincere sympathy to Enid and the rest of the family.

January 3, 2010

JANUARY 3-2010

ENID AND FAMILY--OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS.BASIL WAS A PRINCIPAL TO ALL 3 OF OUR SONS.

BARB AND JERRY HILL,STUART.FLORIDA

January 3, 2010

As a student in the Lakeview school system along with many family members I remember Mr. Mason fondly. His loss will be noted as a large one by this community. I wish his family well.
William Broderick (Battle Creek)

Darlean & Leon Ide

January 3, 2010

January 3, 2010

We surely will miss Basil: Getting together for coffee, playing shuffleboard and all the visits. Florida is not the same without Basil & Enid living right behind us. You have both been very dear friends, Enid.

Leon & Darlean Ide

Kathy Wright Moore

January 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Mason family. Cherish your memories. I remember Principal Mason as a kind man. I have some fun memories with Susan too.

May you find peace today knowing that he touched so many young Lakeview Spartans in a positive way.

Don Buschini

January 3, 2010

Mr Mason was a friend to many during his tenure at Lakeview schools. I enjoyed going to car shows and auctions with him. My condolences to his wife and family.

Wayne and Carole Sharp

January 3, 2010

We send you our warmest thoughts as we pause remember Basil.

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