Zane Mason

Zane Stevens Mason 9 July 1927 - 27 Feb 2011 Zane S. Mason, builder of homes and hearts, passed from this life surrounded by loved ones Sunday afternoon Feb.27, 2011. Born July 9, 1927 in Roanoke VA he was eldest child of Earl Thomas Mason and Nora Ethel Turner Mason. He was raised in Arlington from the age of 2. As a boy he roamed and rambled the woods and roads from Clarendon down to the Potomac River. The passing of his mother when he was 9 years of age provided him experience of hard work and caring for and about his sister Dorothy Miller and brother Earl Thomas Jr. (descd'06) His father, a carpenter/home builder, gave them a wonderful upbringing despite difficult circumstances-taking them many places: Monticello, Mt Vernon, Sunday picnics to Hains Pt. and Great Falls; drives along the Skyline. His summers were spent well loved and cared for rotating between family farms in Roanoke. He graduated (Class of '45) mid year- a frequent practice during wartime-- from Washington-Lee HS, to enlist in military service (Maritime Service and US Army'45-'47). He was married 61 yrs to and is survived by the love of his life Laura Louise Roberts. Together they devotedly raised Linda Jeffs, Jane Zeyer, Nancy Hall, Laura Smallwood and John Mason. Zane loved his career of drafting, building and developing, working many years in partnership with his brother. He took pride in work well done. Son John was well taught and has followed in his footsteps. They enjoyed working together. Zane's was a life of service, including: - Arlington County Planning Commission - Arlington County Real Estate Assessment Board - Arlington Trust Co. Board of Directors - National Orthopedic Hospital Advisory Committee - Arlington Optimist Club Pres. - GlenCarlyn PTA Pres - GlenCarlyn Citizens Assoc. Pres. - Arlington County Tenant Landlord Commission - Arlington Committee of 100 - Drum Pt. Property Owners Association, Pres. He and his beloved Louise joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1962 and are sealed for time and all eternity. His greatest joy was his family. He delighted in talking with and teaching 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed being on the water, canoeing as a youth on the Potomac and in later years sailing on the bay out of Mill Creek/Solomons. He and his dear wife opened their hearts and home to thousands over their 61 years together. He will be remembered most fondly and sadly missed by so many whom he felt it a blessing to serve as Bishop, Temple Sealer and Patriarch. How blessed we are for the gift of his life. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Zane Mason to the LDS Church Humanitarian Aid Fund c/o Bishop Dennis Reed, 21227 Woodmere Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Condolences can be sent to: www.piercefh.com

Zane Mason

July 9, 1927 - February 27, 2011