Jay Mason

Our dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend died Friday, August 17, 2012 of a heart attack while riding his motorcycle in Idaho. Dad died doing what he loved.
He lived his life by his own rules, worked hard, gathered friends and loved his family.
He was born March 1, 1940 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Edgar Jay and Veleta Mason. He married Patricia Ruth Machen, March 26, 1959 in Idaho Falls. Together they had six children.
He is survived by his children: Lori K. Smith, Doug (Gerrilyn) Mason, Steven (Lesley) Mason, Tiffani (Jason) Vriens, Michael (Suni) Mason; 15 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren; his sister, Jolene (Bud) Wright; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Veleta, his daughter, Michelle and his son-in-law, Andrew Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Wanderwood Ward, 2195 E. Pepperwood Drive (10900 South) in Sandy, Utah where a viewing will be held from 2:00 – 3:45 p.m. prior to services. A BBQ will be held immediately following so bring all your stories of Dad.
At Dad’s request, he will be cremated and his remains will be laid to rest in the Bountiful City Cemetery at a later date.