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John Mason Obituary
John S. Mason, 81, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at his residence.
John was born July 27, 1942, in Columbus, to Charles and Marian (Jones) Mason. He married Sherri (Ferguson) Mason on Aug. 30, 1964, in North Webster, Indiana, and she survives in Lima.
John was a 1961 graduate of Spencerville High School where he was one of the top pole vaulters in the state of Ohio. He received his bachelor of science degree from The Ohio State University and his masters degree in chemistry and physics from Ohio Wesleyan University. He was Chairman of the Science Department and teacher at Shawnee High School for 42 years. He developed and implemented a course of study for marine biology at Shawnee High School. In 1980, he was nominated for Ohio Teacher of the Year. He was also an adjunct physics professor for Ohio Northern University and Rhodes State College. For 13 years, he was an instructor for Ohio Motorcyclist Enrichment Program and member of their Speaker's Bureau.
He was a member of Zoning Board for Shawnee Township, member of the governing board for the Village at RiverWalk Condominium Association, member of Torch International, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Elk Rapids Yacht Club, the Shawnee, Ohio and National Education Associations, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and past member of Fraternal Order of Elks and Shawnee Lions Club. He was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima, and past vice-commodore of Lima Sailing Club.
John is survived by his wife, Sherri Mason of Lima; children, Dr. Kathy Mason of Findlay, Dr. Pamela (Dr. Rohit Malhotra) Mason of Charlottesville, Virginia; grandchildren, Devin Malhotra and Shaan Malhotra; sister, Carolyn (Thomas) Winder of Ashville, North Carolina; and 10 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Phyllis Boyer; and brother-in-law, Gerald Boyer.
John's celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL HOMES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the SHAWNEE CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lima Symphony Orchestra, Art Space Lima, Trinity United Methodist Church in Lima, or Deb's Dogs.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Carolyn Morrisey
September 29, 2023
Sherri and family,
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I know Richard enjoyed his friendship and mutual concerns regarding Shawnee Township. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Morrisey
Doug Fagan
September 26, 2023
A fine man and an excellent teacher! He was a mainstay of the teaching staff at Shawnee for many years and was an exemplary leader in his field! A simply wonderful human being! He will be missed. Rest in peace, John.
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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805
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