John Gerald Masa, age 75, of Miles City passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 in Miles City.
John was born June 22, 1940 in Marmarth, ND, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Masa. He grew up and attended schools in Marmarth where he graduated from high school. He moved to Miles City in 1960. He served in the Army National Guard in Miles City. John went to work at Carl’s Auto Electric. He worked for many years as a wrecker driver and mechanic at Frank’s Body Shop in Miles City. After retirement he worked for and with his friend Bruce Lockie in Miles City.
John was an avid hunter of deer, antelope, moose and elk. He especially enjoyed hunting with his Dad.
John is survived by his younger brother Tom Masa of Minot, ND and several cousins at Marmarth ND and Baker MT. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Elizabeth Masa and his older brother Paul Masa.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow on Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Riverside Cemetery in Marmarth, North Dakota with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
David Schott says
I worked with John at Frank’s Body Shop many years ago. He was a great guy and we all had a lot of fun working together. I am sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to John’s family.
Lee Spears says
I knew John years ago, we both served in the National Guard together, he was a good soldier. Both he and his Dad hunted here several times. Rest easy, John
Gwen Gamrath Gunther says
My husband and I both worked many years with John at Frank’s Body Shop. I always tried to make extra supper when I knew Kent & John were going to get back late from a wrecker call so that I could send John home with a hot meal. Never cooked for a more appreciative person! He was a kind, good, man. Glad I got to visit with him not long ago. Rest in peace John.
Andy and Jodi Masa says
Tom, we are saddened to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard & Linda Meidinger says
Tom sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I think I used to work with you years ago at the VA in Miles City. May he rest in peace
abigail kings says
May your family and friends find comfort in God’s promise to “swallow up death forever… and wipe away the tears from all faces” (Isaiah 25:8). Along with the promise of a time soon when “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4. Remember the hope of “a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous” (Acts 24:15). My sincere condolences to your family.
Burch and Linda Palmer says
We were soldiers together and tipped many a brew at the Alta Saloon. RIP our friend, John. We will miss you when we return to Miles City. Burch and Linda
Sandie Waldo Viall says
Tom, Sorry to hear of the death of your brother. Also your mother and father. I always loved your mother. Condolences.