March 8, 1928 — August 27, 2023

Joan Mason of Kamloops, B.C., died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Trinity Hospice Overlander Hospital.

Joan was born in Calgary on March 8, 1928, to Edward John and Alice Dean. The youngest of three children she was the last surviving member of her family.

She married Murray Frederick Mason in 1950 and had two children, Dean (Judy) and Brenda (Larry).

Joan dedicated the first part of married life to being a great mother. She loved camping, going for picnics, spending time with family and she especially enjoyed ice cream at Riverside Park. The family can all remember her saying; “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream”. She also enjoyed community get togethers, the community dances and especially the Birthday Girls luncheons.

In 1976 she and Murray became grandparents for a first time. They had four grandchildren Kevin (Tama- ra), Jeff (Lindsay), Blake, and Sabrina (Mike) and seven great grandchildren, Sage, Conrad, Zachary, Amelia, Oliver, Makayla and Norah.

Joan and Murray loved to travel, taking trips to India, Japan, across Canada, including the North all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. However, their favourite spots were in Southern California and Hawaii. Locally they became Good Sam Members and enjoyed the many campouts with the Juniper Sams RV group of friends.

Joan and Murray lived in Westsyde for over 50 years, moving to the Shores Retirement Residences in 2015. Joan loved all the activities and was an eager participant.

She was an active volunteer in the Anglican Community with the Church of Cleopas (Westsyde) and later at St. Georges Anglican Church.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, her siblings (Alice and George) and by Murray in 2019.

Joan lived a full and happy life. We will all fondly remember her quick wit, her kindness, her love of family and most of all, the “Gramma Cuts” on dessert servings.

The family would especially like to thank, Dr. Montalbetti and his receptionist J.C. Doctor M. was a kind and caring advocate for Mom. We also want to thank the Shores Retirement Residences and her many, many friends.

The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 28^th at 11:00 am, in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Dr.

In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations to a charity of your choice.

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Mason family.

• Date : 2023-08-27
• Location : Kamloops