The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 18, 1975, page 12

MARY ANN (MAYME) MASTERS

     Mary Ann (Mayme) Masters passed away at Klickitat Valley Hospital in Goldendale on Sept. 13, 1975, at the age of 84.
     She was born Apr. 26, 1891, the youngest child of Henry and Elizabeth (Nelson) Garner. She was born on the family farm south of Centerville. Her parents were pioneers of Klickitat County and came to the area in 1876.
     She was married to Thurston Howard Masters Jan. 5, 1914, and they settled on their ranch south of Centerville in 1917. They farmed there until ill held forced her husband's retirement and they moved to Goldendale in 1947. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 26, 1959.
     She was a member of the Goldendale Woman's Association and a life member of the Historical Society.
     She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, James Howard Masters and wife Marilyn and granddaughter, Susan Kaye Masters, and numerous nephews and nieces.
     Preceding her in death were three sisters: Elizabeth Jane Miller, Ada May Miller and Rebecca Anderson and two brothers, George and Frank Garner.
     Funeral services were held Sept. 17 at Knosher Funeral Home in Goldendale. Interment followed in the Centerville Cemetery. Eldon Wiidanen officiated.
     Pallbearers were Henry Garner, William Garner, Leo Garner, Quentin Jaekel, Jerry Miller, and Henry Miller.

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