Kim Mason

Kim Royer Mason, 70, of River Falls, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2025.

Born August 27, 1955, in Reno, Nevada, to William and Ruth Royer, Kim grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevadas and the warmth of a tight-knit family. Above all, Kim was a devoted Christian who lived her life with unwavering faith. She believed with all her heart that “with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26), and her quiet, steady trust in the Lord shaped everything she did and everyone she loved.

A proud University of Nevada student with a heart for Sociology, she carried a lifelong curiosity about people and a deep desire to help them feel seen and valued—always pointing them gently toward the One who loved them most.

A talented softball player in her younger years, Kim later became the loudest, proudest cheerleader in the bleachers for her sons and grandchildren at every single game she could possibly attend—rain, snow, or shine, her voice and unmistakable smile were always there.

Kim’s life changed forever on March 19, 1978, when she married Wynne Mason. Their connection was immediate and unbreakable for 47 years of love, laughter, and adventure together—all of it rooted in their shared faith. They raised two sons, Noah and Wynne Jr., first in Nevada and later in Colorado, before settling in River Falls Wisconsin, where Kim poured her heart into her work as a beloved school paraprofessional and later into her cherished role as school librarian at MMS—surrounding children with books, kindness, and contagious enthusiasm.

An avid outdoorswoman, Kim cherished family road trips to America’s National Parks and will forever be remembered at Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, fishing pole in hand, or cheering from the bleachers. Her home was always open, her hugs ready, and her laugh unforgettable.

Kim is survived by her husband, Wynne Mason; sons Noah (April) Mason and Wynne Jr. (Danielle) Mason; her greatest joys—grandchildren Jackson, Maddie, Brynn, Luke, Jaxson, and Isaac who named her MiMi forever; brother Gary Royer; sister-in-law Sami Mason; Betsy (Mike) Shaw; Jennifer (Ryan) Geller; niece Teresa Royer Jr. nephews Gary Royer and Derek Royer; dearest friends Karen Redding and Barbara Carter; and countless others whose lives she touched in River Falls and beyond.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Royer; and her siblings Suzi (Mike) Geller and Billy (Teresa) Royer.

A Note from Family and Friends in Remembrance of Kim

Kim was more than family—she was home to so many, and that home always had the happy sound of paws on hardwood, a cold nose nudging for attention, and the quiet certainty that Jesus was right there in the room with us.

She was a Godly woman, a Christian first and always. Her faith wasn’t loud—it was steady. She lived out Proverbs 31:25-26 every day:

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

And when anyone worried, she’d smile and remind us, “With God all things are possible.”

Over the years she was loved and protected—one faithful heart at a time—by Goldie, then Rosie, then WolfSki, then Mackenzie, and most recently by Denver (April’s big-hearted dog who decided MiMi was his person too and rarely left her side).

From the grandkids:

Jackson, Maddie & Brynn (together):

“MiMi was one of the cheeriest, happiest people I know. MiMi would always look for the good in someone/something. MiMi’s favorite things were to sit on her deck sitting in the sun. I miss surprising her and saying ‘I’m coming over!’ When I was little she would save empty containers so we could play store. That was one of my favorite childhood memories.”

Luke:

“I don’t even remember what was wrong half the time… I just know that whatever it was, it always felt better after a deck talk with MiMi in the early afternoon. She had this way of making everything feel okay again. I’m really going to miss that.”

Jaxson & Isaac drew big hearts and stick-figure MiMi holding their hands—almost always with whichever dog was “on duty” that year sitting right beside her.

From her co-worker Debbie Keller:

“I worked with Kim at MMS until she retired in 2010. She was so incredibly kind to every single person—adult or child—every single day. She lived to serve others and she will not be forgotten. Peace & comfort to you… to heal your heart and bring you comfort.”

From Danielle Mason (Wynne Jr.’s wife):

Kim was one of my favorite people… From the moment she put WolfSki aside, hugged me, pinched my cheeks and called me “so cute,” she became a second mom—warm, funny, wise, and fiercely loving. She taught me to always see the good in any situation and to remember to laugh. I will forever cherish our times together and the many Mason Adventures that we went on. Rest in love Kim. Love you always.

And the chorus from every other page in the book:

• Deck talks that fixed everything

• Muffins and life-jacket mornings at the lake

• GF cookies, ice cream, and yogurt

• Holiday decorations and little gifts

• Church service in the living room when we couldn’t make it out

• Saving empty containers for “store”

• Sunrise dog walks

• Christmas Eve pajamas

• Softball cheers that never stopped

• Family road trips to the National Parks

• Always making every person—and every dog—feel like they truly belonged

We hold fast to the promise of Psalm 116:15 — “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants” — and we can almost hear her gentle voice reminding us of Revelation 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

We love you, MiMi, Kim, friend, paraprofessional, librarian, wife, mom, grandma, and the very best dog mom ever.

The library is a little quieter, the lake a little lonelier, the bleachers a little emptier without your cheers and faithful shadows, but heaven is brighter because you’re home with Jesus and reunited with your mom and dad at last.

Rest in love — we’ll see you soon...