Janet Roberta (Bowman) Mason

Janet Roberta Mason, 88, of Sylvania, OH, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Toledo, OH,  October 7, 1934, to parents Lloyd and Thelma (Seiple) Bowman.  She spent her childhood growing up on the family farm in Sylvania Township.  She graduated from Burnham High School in 1952 and then continued her education at Bowling Green State University.  After obtaining her degree, Janet began teaching and spent the majority of her career with the Washington Local School system.  She married her true love, LeRoy T. Mason in June of 1956. They enjoyed many years of camping with their family and  friends as members of the Coachman Toledo Good Guys camping club and members of Walden Woods . Janet was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, but most of all valued family time and being a grandmother.                                                                                                                            She is survived by her daughters Linda (William Dec.) Post, Laura Webb, and Sheryl (Bruce) Meyer; son LeRoy (Jessica) Mason Jr; grandchildren Christopher, Nathan, Bethany, Megan, Andy, Jennifer, Brittany, Brad, Emi, LeRoy, Samantha, Alexis, and Tabitha; 16 great-grandchildren; and son in law Marty Lawhorn. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; husband LeRoy Sr. who passed in 2010 after 54 years of marriage; daughter Kathleen Lawhorn; grandchildren Krystal, Lisa, and Sarah; sister Karen Bammerlin; and brother Michael Bowman.                                    Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, Tuesday, May 9th from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 10th at 11:00am. Janet will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband LeRoy at Toledo Memorial Park.                                                                                                                                                                        Donations can be made to The American Cancer Society or charity of their choice.                                                                                                                                                                              Online condolences may be offered at www.reebfuneralhome.com

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