James Owen Mason "RED", age 76, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on April 11, 1939 to the late George and Hazel (nee McIntosh) Mason in Gary, Indiana. He was a retired Machinist at LTV Steel. He will always be remembered by his family as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be remembered for his love of cars, as well as riding his motorcycle with his brothers and friends. James was a long time Son of the American Legion Post 502.
James is survived by his two daughters, Renée (James) Taillon of Phoenix, AZ, Jamie (Jamie Wrecsics ) Smith of Hebron; five grandchildren, Haley and Tyler Smith, Jared, Christian and Kirié Taillon; sister, Linda (John) Ritenour of Knoxville, MD; fiancée , Teresa Coleman of Valparaiso; two best friends, Boris Papuckoski of Crown Point and Frank Turner of Chesterton, and many friends that were fortunate enough to know him.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Mason and his parents
A funeral service for James will take place at 7pm on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel, 10909 Randolph, Crown Point, with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. James cremains will be laid to rest at Mosier Cemetery, 200 N 600 W (south of U.S 30) Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11 a.m.. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 661-2600. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.