Kathleen 'Kathy' Joann (Morton) Masa, 64

Kathleen “Kathy” Joann (Morton) Masa, of Kalispell, passed away at home surrounded by family on Jan. 1, 2016. Kathy was born on Jan. 1, 1952, in McMinnville, Oregon, and moved to Kalispell as a young child. Kathy and Larry Masa were high school sweethearts and celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on Sept. 13. She spent years serving customers in Kalispell and excelled at every position. Most importantly, she was a hard-working, honest and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She doted on her numerous Boxer dogs, adored watching birds, and cooked meals for her special needs grandson. She enjoyed spending time at Swan Lake at the campfire with her husband and dog.

She is preceded in death by her father, Willard Morton, and granddaughter, Jessica Masa.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Masa; their three children, Melissa and husband Mark Sedivy, Paul and wife Rubianna Masa, and Andy and wife Jodi Masa; grandchildren, Zachary and Damon Sedivy, Rebecca, Ariana, and Keirra Masa, and Caden, Cole, Cooper, and Cage Masa; her mother, Delores Morton; brother, Jeff Morton, sister, Bobbie Krogstad; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home at 1890 U.S. 93 in Kalispell. Graveside interment will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens, at 2659 U.S. 93 N. in Kalispell, and a reception will follow at Syke’s Diner at 202 Second Ave. W. in Kalispell. Friends and family are encouraged to visit the website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.