Harland David Mason

Harland passed away peacefully on July 30th at the age of 91. He resided at the Park Place Assisted Living facility in Spokane. Harland was born in Osnabrock, North Dakota to Paul Leo and Julia C. Mason, married in1918. Harland's parents were of French Canadian and Norwegian decedents. He grew up in North Dakota with his parents and 2 brothers. Harland enlisted into the Army of the U.S. on June 9, 1943 at Ft. Snelling, Minnesota, as PFC, CO "1" 163rd Infantry 41st DIV. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal with one Bronze service star, Bronze Service CE Arrowhead Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

On Jan 21, 1946, he separated with a Honorable Discharge at the Center Fort Lewis, WA.

Harland met his beloved Mary Charlotte Hall, a Registered Nurse from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They married on July 23, 1947 in Grand Forks, NO Dakota. They raised their 2 sons, 2 daughters in New Brighton, MN. Mary passed away on September 21, 1976. His eldest son, Gavin D. Mason, a Vietnam Veteran, passed away on April 8, 2003.

Harland's careers began with long distance truck driving, a Body Fender repairman at Midway Chevrolet for 25 years, a Vocational Instructor & Insurance adjustor in Minnesota. In 1989 he retired after 30 years, employed by the Spokane City Waste Water Dept. Harland was a lifetime member of the Spokane Fraternal Order of Eagles and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was known as "Harley" by his friends. Many shared his lifelong passion and love of ballroom dancing and music. He loved socializing, with spontaneous humor and sharing endless jokes. Family and friends admired his positive outlook on life. He was described as a gentleman. His silent strength & endurance were timeless. Harland was a working man who always provided for his family. He made time to relax, play & celebrate with family & friends. Family photos are memories of holiday celebrations, reunions, camping, swimming, dancing since 1924. His smiles in the photos show a man who loved his family.

"A LIFE WELL CELEBRATED"

Harland is survived by three children; Paul Wayne Mason and wife Jeannine, Claudette M. Mason and husband Robert Novicky, Julie A. Lindholm and husband Jeff, 9 grandchildren & 10 Great grandchildren.

On August 21 @ 11:00 - 11:45 AM, an Honorary Veteran’s Memorial Service will be held @ the Veteran's Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA.

Followed by a Memorial Service @ Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home @ 1:30 PM

1306 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA 99201