John Henry Mason, an AUHS Class of 1930 graduate, was born in Anaheim on June 18, 1913, and passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 61 years, and his children, Susan, Cathy, Douglas and David.
While at AHS, Mason was a member of the Honor Society – ’27, ’28, ’29, ’30; Classic Club – ’27, ’28, ’29, ’30; Commerical Club; R.O.G.D.; Hi-Y; Forensics; Mozart Club; Orchestra; Music Club and Junior Play. He also spoke German and French.
He was a teacher and counselor at Anaheim High School for 42 years, leaving between 1942 and 1946 to serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Mason’s grandfather was Captain Alexander Henry, who lived on the corner of Broadway and Claudina streets. Captain Henry showed his patriotism every Fourth of July by pulling a canon onto his front lawn and into the street to shoot of several rounds. Mason’s father and uncles owned the Henry Drug Store on Lemon and Center.
