Michael Mason
1960-2005

Michael Mason was found dead in his apartment on January 4, 2005. He was 44 years old.

Chaz Boston Baden writes of his friend:
"Michael was in charge of the LASFS library for many years. Not a trained librarian, he did what he could, and he had a love for the LASFS Library nonetheless. LASFS used to purchase its NESFA Press books by way of Bruce Pelz, and when Bruce died Michael Mason joined NESFA expressly to continue that arrangement. Now who will buy our books?

Michael was a habitual Worldcon attendee, and his collection of Worldcon t-shirts was one he was proud of. He had enough to wear a clean Worldcon t-shirt every day. He chaired Loscon a year ago, and "helped" with the Loscon program most recently."

The funeral was held on Sunday, January 9 at Mount Sinai Los Angeles Memorial Park. A memorial ceremony was held on Sunday, January 23, 2005 at the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society clubhouse. If you would like to send a card or a note to his family please send them to: Michael Mason Family, c/o Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, 11513 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood CA 91601