Terry B Mason

January 18, 1951 - November 15, 2017

Terry B. Mason, 66, of Hammond, IN, passed away on November 15, 2017, surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Cheryl Mason; his children: Jill (Simon) Beemsterboer of Mokena, IL; and Brian (Rebecca) Mason of St. John, IN; his beloved grandchildren: Emma Mason, Izabella Ramirez, Berto Ramirez, Eddie Ramirez, and Zelda Mason; his sister, Pam Vliek of Grand Junction, CO; sister-in-law, Lorraine Petersen of Bullhead City, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christyne Mason; his brother, Harold Mason; and his parents: Harold and Shirley Mason. Terry spent more than 40 years working for the Grand Trunk and CN Railroads, before retiring as a Train Master in 2011. A young father, Terry raised and supported his children and grandchildren for nearly 50 years of his life, as well as being a surrogate father for all the children in the neighborhood. He was loved and respected by those who knew him, especially his chocolate lab, Lily. A viewing and memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W. Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, IN. Please contact the funeral home for further information: (219) 322-2050. www.memorylanepark.com