January 30, 1927 – September 25, 2024- Ruby Winifred (Winnie) Bloomquist Mason was born on January 30, 1927, in Hobart, Indiana to Robert and Myrtle (Danielson) Bloomquist. She died September 25, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Texas. Her father was a Methodist minister, so the family moved whenever he was appointed to a new church. Winnie graduated from Karnes City High School and then attended Southwest Texas Teachers College where she received her bachelors and masters degrees. She began teaching English and taught in Victoria and Brownsville before moving to Corpus Christi to be closer to family. While there she met Troy Mason in a Sunday School class at First United Methodist Church. They married on August 13, 1960. Troy was transferred to San Antonio where Winnie continued to teach and while there, she received her masters in library science from Our Lady of the Lake University. In 1969 Troy was transferred to Beaumont and at the time Winnie was pregnant. She decided to stop teaching and begin her new job as a stay-at-home mom to Teri who was born in October. Troy was transferred again and after a year and a half in Tulsa, Oklahoma they returned to Texas and bought a house in Houston in 1973. Troy and Winnie soon joined CypressUnited Methodist Church and became involved in various activities. Winnie was an avid reader and was interested in having a church library. That became a major focus for her over the years and she helped create a library and served as a volunteer librarian. In 2002 she had the honor of having the church library named after her. Winnie was also involved in the Wesley Sunday School class, Truthseekers, United Women in Faith, Emmaus, Fifty Plus, and she started a book club.
Most of Winnie’s activities involved church, but she kept a tie to teaching as an over fifty-year member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and was a charter member of the Lambda Gamma chapter.
Winnie was preceeded in death by her parents, and her sisters Mildred Holm and Mabel Carse. She is survived by her daughter Teri Mason of Cypress, Tx., sister Bobbie DuBose of Devine, Tx., sister-in-law Emily O’Connor (Gary) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Winnie will be remembered for her faithful service, her sweet gentle spirit, and her love and kindness to others. A Celebration of Life for Winnie Mason took place on Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM in the Cypress Methodist Church, 13403 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress TX 77429
A special thank you to family and friends for their prayers and support and to all her caregivers for their compassionate care during the last months of her life.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Cypress Methodist Church, 13403 Cypress North Houston Road Cypress, Texas 77429 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements made under the direction of Klein Funeral Homes and Memorial Parks www.klenfh.com.