 1922 - 2005 (83 years)
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| Name |
Willard Joseph Mason [1, 2, 3] |
| Suffix |
Sr. |
| Birth |
12 Feb 1922 |
Lincoln, Midland, Michigan, USA  [3, 4, 5] |
| Gender |
Male |
| _UID |
C573187BE7317B4FA70DD371B0DB4EA92770 |
| Death |
9 Aug 2005 |
Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA [3, 4, 5] |
| Burial |
12 Aug 2005 |
Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Homer, Midland, Michigan, USA [5, 6] |
| Notes |
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| Person ID |
I5017 |
broderick |
| Last Modified |
24 Sep 2016 |
| Father |
Felix Alfred Mason, b. 31 Mar 1891, , Midland, Michigan, USA d. 14 Aug 1973, Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA (Age 82 years) |
| Mother |
Dollie Marie Howe, b. 5 Apr 1890, Larkin, Midland, Michigan, USA d. 27 Dec 1985, Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA (Age 95 years) |
| Marriage |
20 Jan 1920 |
St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA [7] |
- Witnesses were Laura Morris and Warren Howe.
Rev. E. J. McDonald, pastor of St. Brigid's.
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| Family ID |
F1039 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Event Map |
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 | Birth - 12 Feb 1922 - Lincoln, Midland, Michigan, USA |
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 | Marriage - 12 Feb 1944 - Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA |
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| Death - 9 Aug 2005 - Midland, Midland, Michigan, USA |
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 | Burial - 12 Aug 2005 - Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Homer, Midland, Michigan, USA |
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| Sources |
- [S14] United States of America, Bureau of the Census, United States Census, 15th, 1930, (Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc. 2005), MI, Midland, Lincoln, ED12, img 6, sht 3B, ln 88 (Reliability: 3).
Willard Mason, son, age 8, single, attends school, born Michigan,both parents born Michigan, occ. None.
Resides farm.
Dwelling 65, household 71.
- [S561] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, (
Source Information
National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park. College Park, Maryland, U.S.A.
Index only database.), Name: Willard J Mason (Reliability: 3).
Name: Willard J Mason
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Michigan
State of Residence: Michigan
County or City: Midland
Enlistment Date: 25 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Michigan
Enlistment City: Kalamazoo
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in production of industrial chemicals
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 66
Weight: 153
- [S479] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, (
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), See text. (Reliability: 3).
Name: Willard Joseph Mason
[Willard J Mason]
SSN: 363222472
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1922
Birth Place: Midland, Michigan
Death Date: 9 Aug 2005
Father: Alfred F Mason
Mother: Marie Howe
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Signature on SSN Card: WILLARD F MASON
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH's name.
Notes: Jul 1941: Name listed as WILLARD JOSEPH MASON; 17 Aug 2005: Name listed as WILLARD J MASON
- [S67] United States Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Name: Willard J. Mason SSN: 363-22-2472 Last Residence: 48642 Midland, Midland, Michigan Born: 12 Feb 1922 Died: 9 Aug 2005 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) (Reliability: 3).
- [S92] National Cemetery Administration., U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006, (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network), Name: Willard J Sr Mason (Reliability: 3).
Name: Willard J Sr Mason
Service Info.: TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 12 Feb 1922
Death Date: 9 Aug 2005
Cemetery: Old Calvary Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 2330 Eastman Midland, MI 48640
- [S47] FindAGrave.com, (http://www.findagrave.com), Find A Grave Memorial# 132493093 (Reliability: 3).
Willard J Mason, Sr
Birth: Feb. 12, 1922
Death: Aug. 9, 2005
Willard J. Mason Sr., 83, of Midland, died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2005, at the MidMichigan Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1922, in Midland, the son of the late Alfred and Marie (Howe) Mason. On Feb. 12, 1944, he married Margaret Neville in Gainsville, Texas. She survives him. He had served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre. Willard had been employed by The Dow Chemical Co. as an operator for over 42 years, retiring in 1982.
A devoted family man, he was a member of the St. Brigid Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing softball and baseball during his younger years, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing and traveling.
Surviving in addition to his wife Margaret, are his children, Willard J. Mason Jr. of Gallatin, Tenn., Ann C. Mason of Jackson and Peggy Magary of Royal Oak; five grandchildren and their spouses, Lisa and Michael Gillikin of New Baltimore, Denise and Scott Barion of Royal Oak, Cari Mason of Lebanon, Tenn., Sue Mason Overmohle and her husband Peter of Bowling Green, Ky. and Willard J. Mason III of Jackson Hole, Wyo.; six great-grandchildren, Katy, Christina, Natalie, Ava, Olivia and Luke; and one brother, William J. Mason of Midland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, from the St. Brigid Catholic Church. The Rev. Father James Wm. Bessert will officiate, with graveside committal services to follow in the Old Calvary Cemetery. Full military honors will be presented by the Midland Area Veterans.
Willard's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. on today from 5-7 p.m. Visiting hours will conclude with a Christian Vigil Service to be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Willard's family will also receive friends at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may with to consider the Cardinal Hickey Endowment Fund or the donor's favorite charity. If you are unable to visit with the family in person, you may send your condolences through waresmithwoolever.com.
Burial:
Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Midland
Midland County
Michigan, USA
Created by: Rosemarie
Record added: Jul 08, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 132493093
- [S43] Michigan Department of State., Michigan, Marriages 1868-1925, ([database on-line, FamilySearch.org, 2009]), Img 452 (Reliability: 3).
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