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Robert James Mason
Born: January 2nd, 1957
Died: August 31st, 2020
Obituary
Robert James, “Rob” Mason, 63 of Burlington, died at 4:03 p.m. Monday August 31, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Born January 2, 1957 in Burlington, IA, he was the beloved son of Robert D. and Patricia N. (Wright) Mason. He married Beverly J. Hopson February 5, 1977 in Burlington at Grace United Methodist Church. Rob was a 1975 graduate of Burlington Community High School. He worked at Champion Spark Plug as a Quality Auditor.
Rob was passionate about golf; his dogs and most of all his family. He was a life-long Green Bay Packer and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He was a truly devoted family man who was generous with his time and support. He leaves us with many cherished memories of happy times with family and friends.
Rob will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 43 years, Beverly of Burlington; three children, Jacob (Tara) Mason of Ankeny, IA; Andrew (Amber) Mason of Burlington, and Elizabeth (Ryan) Frisicaro of West Des Moines, IA; six grandchildren, Gavin, Cambri, Adelyn, and Lachlan Mason, and Michael and Genevieve Frisicaro; his mother, Patricia Mason of Ottumwa, IA; and his stepmother, Beverly A. Mason of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his father.
There will be a private family memorial service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12th at Lunning Chapel. Pastor Dean Graber officiating. A celebration of Rob’s life will be held with family and friends at a date to be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.