Mason Jeffery Dollar - November 1, 2004-February 15, 2009. Mason was born November 1st, 2004 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. Mason leaves behind parents, Christopher and Kristen Dollar, sister Hayley age 16 and brother Garrett age 6 of Fillmore, Ca. He also survived by his grandparents, David and Susan Dollar of Fillmore, Ca. and Rick and Jan Koester of Arroyo Grande, Ca. He had two great grandmothers, Zola Hadley and Audrey Koester. He had several aunts and uncles. They are Matt and Magaly Dollar, Almee and Jason Smith; Tim and Chrissy Koester; Jeff and Laura Koester. Cousins Madison, Payton, Ben, Jack and Karli will miss playing with him.
Mason was rather shy little boy with an impish grin. He was looking forward to playing T-ball for the first time this spring. He has been describe by his cousins as a little shy but easy to play with and very sweet and loving. He especially loved animals and had learned a great deal about many of them. Both Niko, his beloved dog and Hap, Grammy and Papa Dollar’s dog will miss his daily love and kisses.
He attended Saint Francis of Assisi pre-school. He will be missed by Sister Paul-Marie, Miss Maggie and Mr. Vidal Mason loved school and made many wonderful friends this year. His happy disposition and love of life was contagious. He always had a smile for everyone.
His brother Garrett will miss all the time he and Mason spent playing games, building with legos and watching Scooby-Do & Sponge Bo. Dad will miss his pecial good-night time with Mason. We love you Mason Moo-Moo.
His sudden, accidental death leaves a void in the lives of family and friends who knew and loved him and their lives will never be the same. Mason we love you to infinity and beyond.
The family has received abundant love, support and prayers during this difficult time. Fillmore is a fantastic place to live- God bless you all.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Pre-School or a charity of your choice.
An Open Mic will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary from 11:00 – 1:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be at St. Francis Assisi Church at 2:00 P.M. with burial to follow at Bardsdale Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, 600 N. Central Ave., Fillmore, Ca 93015.