Obituary for Linda Masterson
Funeral services for Linda J. Masterson age 64 of Beemer, NE will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE with Pastor Ryan Seymour officiating. Interment will be in the Beemer Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service, both at the church. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Linda passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE.
Linda June Martin was born December 18, 1954 in West Point, NE to Merle and Arvolene (Ott) Martin. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Beemer on January 1, 1955. She attended Beemer Public School until 3rd Grade, when she was stricken with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Linda was then home-schooled through 8th grade and completed high school from home with a telephone hookup to the classroom. She graduated as valedictorian in 1973 and was able to continue her education at Southern Illinois University in 1977 because of its accessibility and obtained her Accounting Degree. Linda moved to Milwaukee, WI and was employed by St. Mary’s Hospital in the accounting office.
On April 16, 1988, Linda married Chuck Masterson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Point. They made their home in Milwaukee. She moved back to Beemer in 1999 and has resided there since.
Despite numerous health setbacks, Linda was unwavering in her trust in our Lord. She was an inspirational friend and confidant to many. She was able to attend church regularly and also many family celebrations and community functions. Monday Morning Bible Study at their home nurtured her unfailing faith and her thirst for God’s Word. Linda was the articulate communicator for her extended family and friends. Through the years, many compassionate and faithful aides have attended to her needs in the home.
Survivors include her mother Arvolene Martin of Beemer, siblings Bill and Susan Martin, Beemer; Judy and Terry Fullner, Beemer; John and Dianne Martin, Bowling Green, KY; Russell and Raenette Martin, Colby, KS; Dale and Diane Martin, Orchard, NE; Lyle and Pam Martin, Meridian, ID. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Merle Martin, in 2017.
Linda passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE.
Linda June Martin was born December 18, 1954 in West Point, NE to Merle and Arvolene (Ott) Martin. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Beemer on January 1, 1955. She attended Beemer Public School until 3rd Grade, when she was stricken with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Linda was then home-schooled through 8th grade and completed high school from home with a telephone hookup to the classroom. She graduated as valedictorian in 1973 and was able to continue her education at Southern Illinois University in 1977 because of its accessibility and obtained her Accounting Degree. Linda moved to Milwaukee, WI and was employed by St. Mary’s Hospital in the accounting office.
On April 16, 1988, Linda married Chuck Masterson at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Point. They made their home in Milwaukee. She moved back to Beemer in 1999 and has resided there since.
Despite numerous health setbacks, Linda was unwavering in her trust in our Lord. She was an inspirational friend and confidant to many. She was able to attend church regularly and also many family celebrations and community functions. Monday Morning Bible Study at their home nurtured her unfailing faith and her thirst for God’s Word. Linda was the articulate communicator for her extended family and friends. Through the years, many compassionate and faithful aides have attended to her needs in the home.
Survivors include her mother Arvolene Martin of Beemer, siblings Bill and Susan Martin, Beemer; Judy and Terry Fullner, Beemer; John and Dianne Martin, Bowling Green, KY; Russell and Raenette Martin, Colby, KS; Dale and Diane Martin, Orchard, NE; Lyle and Pam Martin, Meridian, ID. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Merle Martin, in 2017.