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Jon Masterson Obituary

Jon left us, peacefully, from complications of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. He was at home with his loving family and a dedicated team of caregivers. A 4th generation Long Beach native, Jon was born at Seaside Hospital to Mildred and Mel Masterson. He attended Lowell Elementary School, Rogers Middle School and Wilson High School. He attended Oregon State University and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He was the President and CEO of Wallboard Tool Company for over 60 years. He believed in giving back to the community and served as president of the Foundation for the Long Beach Symphony, vice-president of Long Beach Kiwanis Club, and board member of the Long Beach Museum of Art and the Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Jon is survived by his wife, Margie, and their family: Laura Masterson and Eric Contey, Karen and Travis Taylor, Mary Masterson and Jan Hansson, Shae, Hank and Ainsley Taylor. He loved his family and his friends. He will be missed by all of us. No services are planned at this time. If you wish to make a donation in Jon's memory, the family suggests Ground Education (groundeducation.org), PGA Tour First Tee Foundation (firsttee.org) or the Long Beach Symphony (longbeachsymphony.org)

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Published by Press-Telegram on Jan. 10, 2024.

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Jack Berro

January 24, 2024

With sincere sympathy.
Fondly,
Binnie and Jack

Richard (Streich) Shedd

January 20, 2024

Jon was my childhood friend, beginning at Rogers Jr. High in 1951.
He was truly the nicest person I have known in my 85 years. We had some great times as teenagers and later as adults(?) Ha! Although we went our separate ways following graduation from Wilson High school, we stayed in touch through phone calls and periodic get togethers at high school reunions and just for the fun of it. Jon lived a remarkable life, running his company and his involvement in auto racing with an assortment of incredible cars in the U.S. and Europe. Jon was always a humble and gracious host, along with his wonderful wife, Margie and beautiful children, who he adored. He,also, was a dedicated golfer who enjoyed spending time with his fellow hackers at his local golf club, and with other life long friends and his dear cousin, Gary Watkins who actually was more of a brother than cousin.
Jon lived life to the fullest and leaves many,many friends and colleagues mourning his passing, but none more than myself.
Richard (Streich) Shedd, Wilson class of 1957.

Shannon Taylor

January 15, 2024

He was much beloved by his devoted family.

Craig Cross

January 14, 2024

A wonderful, exciting, passionate life well lived.

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