Richard Lott Mason

Richard Lott Mason, 87, died June 22, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on October 2, 1934 in Evanston, Illinois. He became a long time resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Richard graduated from Northwestern University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard.He enjoyed serving others and exemplified this in his career choices of stockbroker, real estate and insurance sales, and funeral services. Richard spent several years as a volunteer deputy with the sheriff's department in Minneapolis. He also served as a member of the Senior Victim Assistance Team for the City of Colorado Springs Police Department.Richard loved his wife, his family, the mountains of Estes Park, baseball, and his beloved dog, KitKat. Richard was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church.He had a great sense of humor, often finding life amusing rather than being serious all the time. He enjoyed making people laugh and always had a ready joke.Richard is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Kelsey Mason; children, Richard (Amy) Mason, Jr., Scott Ring, Douglas Mason, Christopher Mason, Jessica (Mike) Rice, Kelly Hart, Karen DeKruger; and six grandchildren.Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Saint Michael's Episcopal Church, 7400 Tudor Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado.The service will also be live-streamed through a viewing link atwww.stmikeschurch.com.A reception will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate). Events Memorial Service Wednesday, June 29, 2022 2:00PM St. Michael's Episcopal Church 7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Phone: (719-598-3244)