Lillian Grace Mason

Lillian Grace (Radke) Mason Grand Blanc Lillian Grace (Radke) Mason of Grand Blanc died August 17, 2009. Memorial service Sunday August 23, 2009 at the Lillian G. Mason Elementary School, 4455 E. Cook Rd., Grand Blanc at 2:00 pm, reception following. Family will receive visitors at Kirkridge Presbyterian Church 8070 S. Saginaw, Grand Blanc Thursday August 20 and Friday August 21 from 4-8 pm. Lillian was born in Detroit and attended Grosse Pointe Schools. She graduated from Michigan State University with both bachelors and masters degrees. Lillian taught history and physical education at Olivet and Grosse Pointe High Schools. She married Don L. Mason in 1954; Don preceded her in death in 1986. Lillian was on the Grand Blanc School Board for 36 years serving as President for 18 years. She also served on the Michigan Association of School Boards Board of Directors for 15 years and Grand Blanc Educational Foundation Board. Surviving are sons, Matt (Cheri) of Haslett, Mike (Ruthann) of Ann Arbor; daughter, Nancy (Terry) Swope of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Scott, Laurel, Anna, Joshua, Alex and Sara; brother, Charlie Radke; and sister, Fritzie Cable. Contributions may be made to the Grand Blanc Educational Foundation and Kirkridge Presbyterian Church.