The case of Stephen D. Mason, referred by the Namus ID UCP5408, involves the unfortunate circumstance of a decedent whose life concluded with no family to claim him. On July 28, 2014, Stephen Mason, a 61-year-old male, was found deceased at his residence in Lakewood, Washington. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office determined that he died of natural causes. Despite their comprehensive efforts to locate any next of kin, Mason's family remains elusive.
After his death, Stephen Mason's remains were entrusted to a rotation funeral home, where he underwent cremation. His status as an unclaimed person led to decisions that would honor his life posthumously. It was discovered that Mason had served as a veteran, making him eligible for burial at the esteemed Tahoma National Cemetery.
On April 8, 2015, Stephen Mason's cremated remains were released to the Missing in America Project, a dedicated organization that ensures veterans receive the honors and respect in death that they earned during their lives, despite a lack of family to claim them. The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, continues to be instrumental in managing such sensitive cases, and can be contacted at 253-798-6494 for further inquiries. Agency Case Number: 14-1142.
Date Found: 07/28/2014
