Mason D. Tagen, 24, of Lebanon, Oregon, formerly of Sweet Home, passed away Wednesday, June 24, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Mason was born April 4, 1991 in Lebanon; son of Gregory and Denise Hanes. He was raised by his parents, Gregory and Tonya Tagen.

He attended schools in Sweet Home, graduated from Lane Community College, and was a proud logger at B&G Logging. He loved his job and being able to support his family.

His favorite activities included being outdoors, camping, fishing, gaming, and hanging out with his family. He had a passion for music, playing the guitar and drums, and drawing.

Mason was a devoted and proud father, fiancé, brother, son, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. Everyone who knew him loved him, because he had a huge heart and an adorable smile. All enjoyed his great sense of humor. He will be missed dearly and never forgotten.

Mason is survived by: his fiancée, Madison Pellett; two-month-old son, Daemon Dale Tagen; parents, Greg and Tonya Tagen and Denise Valentine; brothers, Joshua Sparhawk, Bryan Hanes, and Richard Tagen; sisters, Sabrina Smith and Chara and Taiza Tagen; Grandma Doris, Grammi Peggy, and Grandma Donna; niece, Marlie Mae Barton; nephew, Carter Bradley McKechnie; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and two pit bulls he loved, Jake Sr. and Jake Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ambrose Sparhawk.

The graveside inurnment service was at Lewis Cemetery in Foster.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.