Margaret "Meg" Masteller

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Margaret Masteller Obituary

Margaret "Meg" Masteller Battle Creek Margaret "Meg" Masteller, 85, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Battle Creek Health System. She was born November 30, 1924 in Tracy, Minnesota, the daughter of Carrol and Esther (Nylin) Nash. Meg graduated from Tracy High School, St. Cloud State University and Northwestern University. She was a music teacher in the Lakeview School District for many years retiring in 1985. A member of the First Congregational Church, she had served on the church council, many committees and sang in the choir. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. On December 29, 1951 she was married to John H. "Jack" Masteller who preceded her in death on September 29, 1980. She was also preceded by two brothers. Surviving are two sons: Jon Masteller of Grand Rapids and Greg Masteller of Holland; three grandchildren: Madeline, Jack and Kyle Masteller; two sisters: Ruth Mueller of Gaylord, MN and Helen (Jerry) Tardy of Melbourne, FL; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at the First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Avenue, N.E. with Rev. Thomas J. Ott officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Private internment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the church. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jan. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Masteller

12 Entries

January 15, 2010

Dear Jon, Greg and families,
I was so saddened to hear of your mother's passing last week. I am in Florida, so I won't be able to be there for her memorial.

I was always proud to call Meg my DKG sister. She was also my colleague at Lakeview Schools as we both taught there. She has been my idol as she grew older because I never saw her anywhere when she wasn't full of vim and vigor; such vitality!!! Her voice was beautiful as she led us in singing our special songs at DKG. Your mom joined Delta Kappa Gamma in 1976 and was a constant source of positive energy for all of us.

Since learning of her passing, I have said many prayers for her and for your families. She was truly a VERY special lady, friend and colleague! We will all miss her...

Love to you all,
Pat Peterson
The Villages FL and Battle Creek, MI
(retired teacher/principal - Lakeview School District)

Barbara Ferree

January 15, 2010

Dear Jon and Greg, if I weren't in California right now, I would be there saying goodby to my dear friend Meg. I knew her before she married your Dad. Shortly after that she joined our two table bridge club. The 8-9 of us didn't just play bridge, we went on shopping and show trips, went through marriages and divorces, babies, etc. When Jack and Cliff were in business together, the four of us went to Europe together on a business trip and had a great time. Meg and I went to New York together after 9/11, saw a couple of shows, inc. "Mama Mia", visited the 9/11 site and had fun. We were always good friends, but became even closer after your Dad passed away and I got my divorce. We called each other once a month and while I am in Battle Creek for 2-3 months each summer, we always got together 1-2 times a week: lunch, dinner, movie or just for a glass of wine and chat. Sometimes our only remaining Battle Creek bridgie Ruth Sawyer would join us and we'd find a fourth for a little bridge (often Ruth's husband Carroll would fill in). I can't tell you how much my heart and I are going to miss my dear Meg.

Karen Weller

January 15, 2010

Jon & Greg

I am so sad to hear of your Mom's passing. I stopped by to see her just a week ago. I am still in disbelief. Your Mom was such a good friend to my mother through the years and to me. I will miss her. I'm pretty sure they have a foursome up there now for a bridge game.

Molly Cahill

January 14, 2010

I am so saddened to hear of my dear friend Meg's passing. And I miss her terribly. She was a dear, dear friend for 50 years. And a wonderful, wonderful, bridge partner. We all loved her cheerful spirit, her fabulous cooking and her many helpful ways. She was a true friend to all of us. God Bless her.

Vicki Travis

January 14, 2010

Greg, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. May the Lord be with you.

Peggy Girard

January 14, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the family. Meg leaves a legacy that will be cherished by many.

Tom Wentworth

January 14, 2010

Your mother was my music teacher in the 5th grade at Territorial School and your Father was my first band director. I went on to become a band director and became goods friends with both. Mom was a great lady and she will be greatly missed, but always in our thoughts.

Sandy Burris

January 14, 2010

My aunt, June Gorman Minter, introduced Meg and Jack and encouraged their relationship. Jack was my high school band teacher and Meg and Jack became good friends of my parents, Clif and Roberta Beaver. Meg hosted a bridal shower for me in 1955 and remained a wonderful role model for me even though we saw each other rarely.
Sandy Beaver Burris

January 13, 2010

Jon,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dean Leutscher

Nola Baker

January 13, 2010

Meg helped me to develop a love for music at a very young age. She was my music teacher at Prairieview Elementary School. I loved her music class as she loved sharing the music with her students.

I will always cherish the memories of her music class.

Elizabeth Nash

January 13, 2010

Meg was a beautiful soul, a kind and caring aunt. She managed to carry a lovely melody in even her conversational voice that was uplifting and endearing. Her smile radiated an inner joy, which seemed to shield her from life's challenges. Eager to laugh, gracious, and compassionate, Meg's gentle spirit will be greatly missed.

Carole Robbins Sharp

January 13, 2010

I fondly remember Meg both as my junior high school music teacher and later as a teaching colleague in the Lakeview Schools. We both attended the Congregational Church and met as friends at Delta Kappa Gamma meetings.

Such a lovely lady. What an infectious
laugh

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