Ms. Kristina "Kristi" Marie Masters

Ms. Kristina "Kristi" Marie Masters obituary, Ankeny, IA

Ms. Kristina "Kristi" Marie Masters

Kristina "Kristi" Masters Obituary

Published by Memorial Services of Iowa at Ankeny Memorial (MSI) on Jan. 22, 2016.
Kristina (Kristi) Marie Masters died in a car accident on Tuesday January 19, 2016. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota on December 12, 1979 to Jill and Mark Bale. Her family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1990. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life Matthew Masters in Lincoln on July 27, 2002 and they had two beautiful sons; Zachary (7) and Tyler (3). After graduating from Lincoln East High School in 1998 she went on for her bachelor's degree from Doane College and her Master's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Nebraska. She and Matt moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 2003 where she began her career as a chemist with Barton Solvents. She lived a happy life, was full of love for her family and stayed in touch with many of her friends. She had a wonderful laugh and smile and no one made her smile more than Matt, Zach and Ty. She loved reading; playing games and cheering for the Nebraska Cornhuskers (Go Big Red!). In her mind her greatest achievement was her children. She is survived by her husband Matthew and two sons; Zachary and Tyler (Ankeny, IA); her parents Mark and Jill Bale (Clear Lake, IA), her sister Kathryn (Blake) Ketterl (West Des Moines, IA), Mother-in-law and father-in-law Kathy and Steve Masters (Lincoln, NE), brother-in-law Clay (Tamara) Masters (Des Moines, IA); grandparents Lee and Darlene Groff (Morris, MN), Harold and Beverly Bale (Grand Forks, ND), Robert Davisson (Cedar Rapids, IA), niece and nephews Justin and Brandon Ketterl; Madeline and Robert Masters; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 517 SW Des Moines St. in Ankeny, Iowa on Thursday January 28 2016 at 11:30. Visitation with family prior to service 9-11AM. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to the family for the care and education of their children.

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February 1, 2016

Ken and Kerry Milius posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2016

Jim Olson posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2016

Clay Masters posted to the memorial.

Clay Masters

January 27, 2016

Kristi has forever shaped my life and leaves a huge void in so many of our lives. Forever in my heart.

Kate Gatliff

January 25, 2016

Matt, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. May you and your boys be surrounded by love and support in the coming days, weeks and years as you go through this difficult time.

John Ulrich

January 23, 2016

Steve, Kathy, and Matt. So sorry to hear the sad and shocking news. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ken and Kerry Milius

February 1, 2016

To Matt and Family,

Our hearts are breaking for you. So so sorry to hear about losing Kristi. We are praying for you and the kids. I will send a memorial today to you.

I know you are in God's hands and may his comfort ease your pain.

Ken and Kerry

Kevin & Heidi Schieuer & family

January 26, 2016

We are so sorry and so saddened to hear of this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Jill and Mark, and Matt, and Kate, and your family. Your family is, always has been, and always will be an inspiration to so many people. Our deepest sympathies and prayers for strength are being sent for you and your family.

Sincerely and with loving support for all of you,
Kevin & Heidi Schieuer & family (Lincoln, NE)

Mary Sue "Suzy" Carter

January 25, 2016

Kristi was pure light. I worked with Jill at Doane College and remember Kristi as a ray of sunshine. She lit up a room whenever she came in. Just seeing her made you happy. What a wonderful blessing to have know her.

Jim Olson

January 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to your family and prayers for healing and peace.

Rob & Brenda Pearson

January 23, 2016

Matt,
With heavy hearts we send prayers
and strength to your entire family during this very difficult time. Hold on to your memories!

Allen Bean

January 25, 2016

Matt, on behalf of all the employee owners here at Van Meter Inc.

When we heard the news our heart ached for you and your boys. Our most sincere condolences, we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Your friends at VMI

Phyllis Owen

January 22, 2016

I'm so truly sorry that you lost your love Kristi. My heart goes out to you all at this time. Matt, Clay, Kathy and Steve and the boys...I'm Sending My Prayers And love. Phyllis Owen

Kay Loomis Hegler

January 23, 2016

Dear Jill and Mark, and Family,

I send my sincere sympathy at your loss of Kristin. I am deeply sorry for this time of sorrow. My heart aches for you, Kay Hegler

Jim and Mary Lynn Schaffer

January 23, 2016

Our love and sincere sympathy to Matt and boys, Steve and Kathy, Clay and your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's love surround and support you, all.

Pam & Steve Norton

January 23, 2016

Our thoughts & prayers are with your family in the days ahead. Cherish your great memories. God Bless!!

Crystal

January 22, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweetheart and always there to cheer anyone up with her smile and sweetness. You are all in my prayers.

Ann (Moser) Langemeier

January 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy and prayers to your whole family. I remember Kristi's smile and friendly personality as our time at Doane overlapped.

Amanda Taylor Kalina

January 22, 2016

Sending love and prayers to the whole family. So many fun memories of playing clarinet together in the East band. Enjoyed reconnecting on Facebook and staying up-to-date on the beautiful life she built with Matt. My heart breaks for all of you. Stay strong.

Karen Ricker

January 22, 2016

Leave a condolence or a memory.I remember a kind , smart, beautiful young lady at Morley. What a tragic loss. My prayers go out to your family.

Tony Fairchild

January 27, 2016

She was a great person that all of us from Barton Solvent will miss. She was always glad to talk about her family and children. And always had a smile.

Molly Bates

January 25, 2016

Kristi was a student in my sixth grade class at Morley Elementary in Lincoln, Nebraska. Now, I have encountered many students over my years in education, but I have always remembered her. She was sweet and bright and mature beyond her years. She treated others with such respect and had a great deal of insight regarding other people and how they were motivated. She was a deep thinking and reflective young woman. The Bales lived in the same neighborhood as I did and so I would see her throughout the summer. Kristi always took time to come over and greet me. I always knew she would be something special. She was beautiful and obviously became a wonderful wife and incredible mom. I know that she will be greatly missed. My sympathies to all.

Bob Miller

January 25, 2016

Kristi was a pleasure to work with, smart, funny and kind. She always spoke with such love of her children, husband and family. She will be greatly missed.

Matt and Joanne Purtill

January 25, 2016

Matt and the family, we are so sad to hear of this. Too young and too sudden. A very nice woman. May God comfort you at this time.

Tim and Judy Thietje

January 25, 2016

The past few days have brought many wonderful memories of past times, beginning with First Plymouth Preschool and continuing with Confirmation, church school, and then the addition of Kristi in the memories when Matt found a miracle in his life. Remember those prehomecoming, etc pictures at our house, etc. we share tears with you, but most importantly, wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, God, for sharing one of your angels with us for 36 years!

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