John Michael Mason

John Michael Mason

John Michael Mason, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in Dallas, Texas on December 28, 2020, at the age of 78. Born in Long Beach, CA, he moved to El Paso, Texas at a young age and grew up there, attending Austin High School. He left to attend the University of Texas, where he earned his BBA and cemented his lifelong love of the Longhorns. He served as a Lieutenant in the Navy from 1964-1966, and returned to El Paso to work as a stockbroker. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Burton (Adams). They were married for 53 years and were business partners as well as life partners. Together along with family and dear friends, they opened Wax and Wicks, The Mason Jar, and the Dish Market in El Paso. The family moved to Dallas in 1983 where John bought and ran Burris & Associates for two decades, finishing out his career — though he never lost interest in stocks or retail. He spent his life completely devoted to his family, ensuring the best life possible for his wife and daughters. And he built a lifetime of cherished friendships. He loved being on the water and in the mountains, fishing whenever he got the chance, and playing poker with his friends. John did everything with integrity and quietly led by example. We already miss his kind, wry smile and the twinkle in his eye. He is survived by his wife Burton and their two daughters, Wendy Mason (Jeff Gary) and Kelly Flautt (Aaron), all of Dallas; his sister Jere Andrews of Austin; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Parkinson Voice Project (646 N. Coit Rd, Ste 2250, Richardson, TX, 75080) or the North Texas Food Bank.





John Michael Mason, un amado esposo, padre, hermano, tío y amigo, falleció en Dallas, Texas, el 28 de diciembre del 2020, a la edad de 78 años. Nacido en Long Beach, CA, se mudó a El Paso, Texas a una edad temprana y creció allí, asistiendo a Austin High School. Se marchó para asistir a la Universidad de Texas, donde realizó su licenciatura en Administración de Empresas y consolidó su amor de toda la vida por los Longhorns. Se desempeñó como teniente en la Marina de 1964 a 1966 y regresó a El Paso para trabajar como corredor de bolsa. En 1967, se casó con el amor de su vida, Burton (Adams). Estuvieron casados durante 53 años y fueron socios comerciales y de por vida. Junto con familiares y amigos, abrieron Wax and Wicks, The Mason Jar y Dish Market en El Paso. La familia se mudó a Dallas en 1983, donde John compró y dirigió Burris & Associates durante dos décadas, terminando su carrera, aunque nunca perdió el interés por las acciones o el comercio minorista. Pasó su vida completamente dedicado a su familia, asegurando la mejor vida posible para su esposa e hijas. Y construyó una vida de queridas amistades. Le encantaba estar en el agua y en las montañas, pescar siempre que tenía la oportunidad y jugar al póquer con sus amigos. John hizo todo con integridad y silenciosamente guió con el ejemplo. Ya echamos de menos su sonrisa amable e irónica y el brillo en sus ojos. Le sobrevive su esposa Burton y sus dos hijas, Wendy Mason (Jeff Gary) y Kelly Flautt (Aaron), todas de Dallas; su hermana Jere Andrews de Austin y numerosa familia política, sobrinas, sobrinos y amigos. Una conmemoración privada se llevará a cabo en una fecha posterior. En lugar de flores, la familia pide que se realicen donaciones a Parkinson Voice Project, en el 646 N. Coit Rd, Ste 2250, Richardson, TX, 75080 o al North Texas Food Bank.