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Jean E. Mason, 80, of Lombard, formerly of Olney, died Friday April 2, 1999 at Lexington Health Care in Lombard. Funeral services at Brust Funeral Home in Lombard with the Rev. Harry Williams officiating. Burial at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Westmont.
Mr. Mason was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Milliken University in 1946 and his master's degree from the University of Illinois in 1951.
He was a former football coach at East Richland High School. He was a teacher and football coach at Addison Trail High School from 1966 until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the Illinois Teachers Association and a volunteer at the Lombard Food Pantry. He had played football in high school, college and for the U.S. Navy Center. He was a WW II veteran and served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine; his son, Jon; and his sistr-in-law, Elizabeth Mason.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James.
Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)
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Rex Goranflo (1967)
Coach Mason my favorite all time coach in my lifetime. Made sure we had best equipment. Worked us hard and had us prepared for each game. One most honorable tradition was Challenge Day. End of practice, anyone could challenge a starter for the position.
Favorite quote: He had team run an 880 (2 laps) C. A. and I come dragging up the rear about 80 yards behind rest of team: "GORANFLO, we need a calendar to time you!!"