Susan Elaine MASTERS

MASTERS, Susan Elaine 61, died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Green Valley, AZ on January 10, 2018. Susan was born in 1956 in Wyoming to William and Emma Rose Masters. After graduating as valedictorian from Coolidge High School in 1974, she attended Northern Arizona University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education and graduating Magna Cum Laude. She later earned a Master of Arts degree in education from the University of Arizona. Susan taught math and biology in the Coolidge and Sunnyside Unified School Districts for 28 years. She received many honors as a math instructor, eventually serving as chairperson of the math department at Desert View High School in Tucson, AZ, as community campus math teacher for Pima Community College, and as director of the Desert View High School summer program for entering freshmen. Upon her retirement in 2006 she moved to Ames, IA and worked at Iowa State University in various administrative positions. In 2013 she returned to Arizona to be near family and worked for the La Posada retirement community in Green Valley in the Independent Activities Office and in administration. Susan was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend and will be sorely missed by all. She had a genuine smile and kind word for everyone she met. Susan was willing to lend a hand to anyone and never expected anything in return. She loved to golf, read, travel with family, hike, and birdwatch. Susan was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brothers, William Masters (Anne Moffat) of Columbus, OH and John Masters of Cheyenne, WY; sisters, Carol Vleck (David) of Green Valley, AZ, Nancy Davidson (Frank) of Prescott, AZ and Sally Masters of Green Valley, AZ; eight nieces and nephews; and friend and former spouse, Marc Hiscox. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Green Valley, AZ on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Episcopal Relief and Development (www.episcopalrelief.org) or to the Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org). Arrangements by GREEN VALLEY MORTUARY.