Gaila Mason Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gaila Mason of Menasha, Wisconsin, who passed away on October 31, 2025 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaila Mason to pay them a last tribute.
As Gaila departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Gaila. Though Gaila may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Merriam and Lois Merriam (Suttles); and her siblings, Deborah Twiford (Merriam), Pamela Johnson (Merriam) and Ronnie Merriam (Ame).
She is survived by: her son Richard Swanger; and her sibling's children, Catherine Merriam, Heather Clohessy and Gary Wallace (Krystal Ethridge). She is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.