Velma A. Mason

Funeral Services for Velma A. Mason, 99, longtime Clinton resident will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, officiated by Roland Youngberg. Burial will conclude in the Lawnview Cemetery in Cordell, OK under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Velma A. (Ficken) Mason was born November 26, 1916 to Peter Fredrick Joseph Ficken and Anna Julia (Schaefer) in Marshall, Oklahoma and passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, Oklahoma, City, OK. Mrs. Mason was raised in Marshall, OK graduating from High School in 1934. She continued her education at Oklahoma A&M receiving a degree in Sociology in 1941. She was married to Dr. Walter S. Mason, Jr. on December 27, 1941, in Marshall, OK. They made their first home in Fort Collins Colorado where Dr. Mason completed his schooling for Veterinary Medicine. Upon his graduation they moved back to Western Oklahoma and settled in Clinton where Dr. Mason would practice for the next several years. Velma assisted him in his practice. They also had other business ventures including the Tradewinds Motel/Restaurant, Bowling Alley, and family ranching. They were both very active with the Route 66 Museum. She was an active and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church where she also was involved with the women's circle. She was an outstanding cook and loved to entertain her family and friends. Foremost in her life were her faith and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Clara Meta Ficken, her husband, Dr. Walter Mason in 2007, and a son, Scott Mason, III in 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Myra Lee Henry and Gene, Yukon, and Marilyn Oldfield and husband, John, OKC, OK, daughter in law, Philis Mason, Norman, two brothers, Roland Ficken and wife, Virgene, Tuscaloosa, AL and Vernon Ficken and wife Sherry, Edmond, OK. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Gina Johnson and husband, Quent, Lantana, TX, Tyler Henry and Fiancé, Carrie, Norman, Ryan Oldfield and wife, Erin, OKC, Meredith Wegener and husband, Bobby, OKC, Scott Mason, IV, Norman and Sarah Mason, Dallas, TX, six great-grandchildren, Kendall Johnson, Cade Johnson, Alexander Oldfield, William Oldfield, Harper Rose Wegener and Henry Wegener many. The family has suggested those wanting to give a memorial contribution may do so to the First United Methodist Church, 1001 Frisco Ave. Clinton, OK 73601 or the charity of your choice.