Following a short illness, Jerry Mason passed away peacefully at home, Friday May 30, 2025. He was born July 31, 1942, in San Jose, California to Marvin and Catherine Mason. He was the oldest of six children: Beverly, Tom, Steve, Gordon and Julie.

Jerry was loved, admired and respected by family & friends for having been a great listener, hardworking, intelligent, honest and loving.  He lived his life with a deep passion for the truth, the outdoors, his family and his faith.  Jerry loved to surround himself with the funniest and most adventurous people.

Jerry served in the US Navy from 1960 thru 1966 as a sonar technician on the Sea Devil in San Diego, CA.  Soon after enlisting in the Navy Jerry married Jackie Ramey in 1961.  They made their first home in Long Beach, CA. and returned to San Jose, CA after his discharge.  They had a daughter, Loree, and a son, Mark.  In 1971 they moved to Gilroy, CA and in 1986 moved to San Martin, CA.  He worked for IBM as a manager for over 30 years.
He was a loving and caring husband and lived his life as an example to his family.  He and Jackie had a happy & beautiful marriage.  During the last 6 years of his 60-year marriage, Jerry spent that time caring for Jackie while she was ill.  It was a testament to who he was.  He was a man of deeds not words.  He was an amazing father who shared his love for the outdoors and great love of animals.  He was a highly skilled hunter, fisherman, avid bicyclist, craftsman, photographer and horseman.  Jerry always had a dog, but Dually his current dog was his constant companion.
Family and friends were Jerry's priority he spent most days talking to or with someone in his family.  His friends were life long and very important to him.  Jerry was a big Warriors fan who loved watching the games at Mark's home with Heather, Dana, his grandchildren & great grandchildren.  He loved going on long walks on the beach with the Renz family.

Jerry (Dad, Papa, Great Papa) you will be so deeply missed.  Jerry is survived by his daughter Loree Renz (George), his son Mark Mason (Heather), his grandchildren Jessica Mason McFarren (Ian), Matthew Mason (Amanda), Justin Mason (Morgan), Micara Renz Keir (Ken), Christian Renz (Joanna), Dominic Renz (Tailor), Thomas Renz (Anne Marie), Julian Renz, and his great grandchildren Colton, Peyton, John, Cullen, Shane, Jacob, Grace, Mia & Rory.

The Funeral Mass will be Saturday June 7th, 2025 and begin at 12:00 noon at:
St Mary's Church
11 First St. Gilroy, CA 95020

Graveside Burial will follow immediately at:
Gavilan Hills Memorial Park
1000 First St. Gilroy, CA 95020

Celebration of Life early dinner will follow immediately at:
7705 Whitehurst Rd Gilroy, CA

Thank you for your love & support