GARY KEITH MASON

November 18, 1942 ~ October 3, 2021

On October 3rd, Gary Mason, known to many as “Dad or Poppa”, took his last breath here on earth surrounded by his loved ones before he went home to be with Jesus.

Gary was born on Nov. 18th, 1942 to Carl and Suoma (Finnila) Mason and was one of 4 children along with Tracy (Wilhelmine), Judi (Dan), and Larry (Cathy). Gary met his wife of 57 years, Diana (Godfrey), at a church youth BBQ in 1963. He went on to marry his “Angel” on Sept 19th, 1964. They had 3 children Baby Girl, Laura Lee (Mike), and Gary Jr. (Beth). The family began their life of adventures in Toronto, Ontario where Gary worked as a beat officer with the Toronto Police Force. There he helped establish the Toronto Police Basketball team with his friend Don Kitter. After 3 years on the force, he went on to be a lineman on the Toronto Hydro for 15 years. In I974 he had a life transforming experience when he came to know his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ which led him into his life’s calling in 1980. At that time, he moved his family from Toronto, Ontario to Regina, Saskatchewan. There he began training for the ministry for 2 years and going on to establish his first posting in 1982 in Churchbridge, SK. He continued ministering for the next 32 years in SK, ON, and AB until he officially retired in Redcliff, AB in 2013.

Gary found his greatest joy in knowing the Lord and lived that joy out as an expression of unconditional love for his family and others. He was a man that believed your faith was best revealed in simple tasks of the day like giving someone a ride, fixing a fence, or telling a corny joke! Love was the essence of his being. His humility and grace proceeded him wherever he went, bringing laugher and joy to everyone as he entered a room. After being in his presence, you knew you were loved just a little more and part of his extended family.

For anyone who wishes to attend Gary’s Interment, it will be held at Redcliff Cemetery on Oct 15th at 1:30 pm. Due to COVID restrictions we will be live streaming Gary’s celebration of life at Medicine Hat Family Church at 3:00 pm with his immediate family and church family in attendance. Others who wish to attend are welcome, but please understand we will have to limit the number of attendees if need be. Those who wish to watch the live stream can select the following link https://youtu.be/gpEPy5hoVU4 or visit the Medicine Hat Family Church You Tube Channel at service time. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

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