Obituary
MASON, Charlene Diane
February 6, 1959 - November 13, 2010
February 6, 1959 - November 13, 2010
Our bright, brilliant, beautiful shooting star, Charlene Mason (nee Hilliard) passed away peacefully but far too soon, on Saturday, November 13, 2010 after a nine-year battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma. Predeceased by her father, Henry Hilliard, she leaves to mourn: her mother, Agnes; siblings Dave (Karin), Ralph, Janice, and Sue (Doug) Docherty, and husband, Scott Mason, along with numerous relatives and friends. Charlene embraced life with passion and courage, inspiring us all. She was a scientist, teacher, life-long learner, master gardener, traveler, outdoors woman, athlete and adventurer. After graduating from BCIT in Computer Sciences and a successful career at BC Tel, Charlene spent a number of very happy years following her passion for the natural world while earning a B.Sc. degree at Capilano College and UBC. She majored in Botany but had a deep love for all of nature that was expressed in her everyday life - from her garden to her beloved dogs to her investigation into the treatment and management of her own lymphoma, which she treated as a puzzle and challenge to be overcome rather than a disability. She was keenly intelligent, curious about everything and very funny. She is much loved and sadly missed by her family
and friends who adored her for her authenticity,
passion and beauty.
1976 Yearbook
Charlene is planning to have a good time after grad and hopes to eventually make it to Australia. She won’t forget all the hours she spent yawning through English. Don’t forget to mention Biology and Math.
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