Carol G. Rea Masters, 90

Carol G. Rea Masters 'went to be with her Lord' Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Fountain Springs Health Care in Rapid City, S.D.

Carol was born Nov. 27, 1915, to George and Mabel Rea in Kimball, S.D. She grew up on a farm 12 miles south of Kimball. She graduated from Chamberlain, South Dakota, High School in 1933.

While attending beauty school in Mitchell, S.D., she met Wayne E. Masters. They were married in January 1935 by the Rev. Frank McGovern, father of Sen. George McGovern.

Carol became a pastor's wife when Wayne entered the ministry after working for the Milwaukee Railroad almost 10 years. Their pastorates included Granite Falls, Minnesota, Milbank, S.D., and Whitefish. They retired in Bigfork, in 1975. In 1992, they returned to South Dakota and made their home in Rapid City.

She is survived by her five children, Ronald and LaVonne Masters of Rapid City, Gary and Carol Masters of Colorado Springs, Colo., Janice Masters of San Diego, Dennis and Barbara Masters of Anaconda, and David and Lorene Masters of Kalispell; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; three grandsons; and one great-grandson.

A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.serenityspringsfuneralchapel.com.