Wava Wadeen Masterson Obituary (1937 - 2016)

Wava Wadeen MASTERSON After a long courageous fight with cancer, Wava, age 79, entered into eternal peace on September 4, 2016 in Seattle. Wava was born on February 7, 1937 to Drew and Irene Huggins. She grew up on a farm with her two brothers in Sedro Woolley, WA, and graduated as an RN from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Bellingham. She moved to Seattle to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Seattle University and worked in nursing for over 40 years. After moving to Seattle she met her husband, Joe, and raised a family in faith. Wava had endless energy and curiosity. She was incredibly giving and selfless and it showed in all she did. She loved gardening, traveling the world, playing the slots at the casino, and she had a special bond with animals. Wava volunteered at church and was a member and former president of the North End Flower Club. She was very close to her two children and grandchildren and her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Wava is survived by Joseph, her devoted husband of 48 years; children, Mike (Heidi) and Michelle; grandchildren, Lylah and Addy. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 121 N 80th Street, Seattle 98103 Remembrances may be made in Wava's name to the Wildlife Conservation Society at www.wcs.org. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Wava Wadeen Masterson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.