Frieda Amelia Mason

Frieda Amelia Mason Frieda Amelia Mason, (Freda) 97, passed away on January 10, 2009 at River Ridge, Alzheimer's Unit in Twin Falls. She was born in Cook, Nebraska, on December 9, 1911. The fourth daughter and fifth child of Dora Fritz Garlipp and Karl Albert Garlipp. She was baptized on February 25, 1912 into the Lutheran Church and was a devout member all her life. Mom was a wonderful Mother and very hardworking. She taught herself to play the organ as a very young child as there was some years between her and her next sibling. She said it was like being an only child. Later, she changed to playing the piano. If she heard a song once, she could sit down and play it. She loved to play cards, pinochle in particular as well as crocheting and embroidery. Her last doilies were made at age 93. All of the family are proud possessors of her handiwork. She felt that she needed to keep her hands busy all her life. Mom retired from the School District in Filer, Idaho where she worked in the lunchroom. She is survived by her nine children. Sons, Kenneth (Fran) Mason, Twin Falls; Jack (Angie) Mason, West Valley, UT; Leland (Mary) Mason, Eugene, OR; daughters, Dorothy (Harry) Brown, Twin Falls & Las Vegas, NV; Marjorie Evans, Las Vegas, NV; Peggy Sparks, Twin Falls; Georgenne (Dean) Malaperdas, Ely, NV; Judy (Jim) Barlow, Las Vegas, NV; Marsha (Terry) Alton, Weatherford, TX; 26 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl H. Mason, her parents and siblings. The family is deeply appreciative to River Ridge, Alzheimer's for their loving care of our mother and also Dr. Cole Johnson for taking care of Mom. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials can be donated to our Savior Lutheran Church, 464 Carriage Lane North, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Funeral services will be held, 2:00 pm Friday, January 16 with visitation 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, January 15 and one hour prior to services on Friday at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls.