Bertha E. "Billie" Masterson

| August 9, 2006 9:00 PM

Bertha E. "Billie" Masterson, 84 years old, passed away Aug. 3 in Moses Lake surrounded by family.

Billie was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a wonderful friend to all who knew her.

Billie was a teacher in the Colfax School District and also in the Moses Lake School District. She taught for nearly 40 years.

She will be greatly missed by many and loved by all who knew her.

Billie was survived by two sisters: Mary Meinder and Dorothy Beckley; and one brother: Cecil West. Billie is also survived by her two daughters: Marily Alloway and Ann Clark. She has seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by the ALS Association — call toll-free at 1 (888) 949-2577 or send to ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Rd., Suite 150, Calabasas, CA 91301-5104.

A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the First Presbyterian Church on Ivy Street in Moses Lake. All family and friends are encouraged to join us for a celebration of Billie's life.

Arrangements are in care of Benson's Funeral Service, Moses Lake.