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Nice story Rob. Fred sounded like someone worth knowing I am sorry I never got the chance to meet him in person.

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Norm,

Thank you for starting this thread, I am moved by all of comments from the guys Fred had shared a camp, a hunt, or an online communication with.  People from Australia, Canada, all over the US and others as well. 

I know you and Fred were close and the adventure in Cibola last fall is a great memory, Heather and Joni were there as well and it made for a great camp.  

My son is attending UCSD and last year when I was him visiting him I gave Fred a call and said, "I am in San Diego and would like to visit with you."  When he gave me his address I realized his home was about a quarter of a mile up the hill from my son's apartment.  So up the hill I went and was warmly welcomed by Fred and Joni.  Their home is beautiful and is full of the lovely handcrafted quilts she makes.  We had a good visit and the next day I took my son to meet them.  

Another warm memory I savor is that of a beautiful evening on the same trip to Cibola, I was sitting by a small fire relaxing and enjoying the sound of the birds just to the west on the Colorado River, (There is a waterfowl reserve there.), after a bit Fred came over from his trailer with a bottle of good Tequila and two glasses, "Would you care for a drink?" he asked.  Yes indeed, I said and I am happy to recall that evening, we did have a shot or two, Fred took his leave and returned to his wife and wheeled abode.  I hit the sack in the back of my truck and all was right with the world.  

 I do miss Fred and my prayers go out to his family.  I was fortunate to have known him.

Jeff

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As a rather new member on the forum, I'm also sad to hear of his passing.  Fred was one of the few who responded to a newcomer's questions and seemed genuinely interested to help.  Helping those you don't know is a trait of a giant soul.  Thank you for your brief, but thoughtful interactions, Fred.  May your legacy live on and be passed to others who find a piece of it resting here.

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 I received this info this morning from Fred''s wife this morning and she asked me to share it with his friends.

 There will be a memorial for Fred on Zoom, May 23rd @ 3:00 P.M. Pacific Standard time.

 Topic  Memorial Zoom for Fred Mason

Meeting ID # 723 9037 3254

Password # 5xJyyV

 If anyone would like to share this info on any other forum, please do.

                                                           Norm

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I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. I thoroughly enjoyed him. His Chili Verde was famous. But I actually met Fred when I was 12 years old in Portola.  We got new neighbors next to us. Fred's sister moved next to us. And Fred was doing drywall in Portola, staying with Rosemary. It wasn't until I joined WSPA, that Fred and I were talking at a outing dinner, he heard I was from Portola, and asked if I knew his sister, I said yes, she lived next door to me. I then remembered him. It was 35 years later. My condolences to the Mason family. ?

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