Margot O. McMasters
May 29, 1920 - March 30, 2010
Obituary
Margot O. Bersos MCMASTERS
Margot O. Bersos McMasters of Maple Valley, Wa., passed away March 30, 2010, at age 89. Margot was born May 29, 1920 in Eidsvag, Norway and immigrated with her parents Inga and Hilmar at age three. She graduated West Seattle High School, class of 1940.
During World War II Margot was hired by Boeing and became one of the first women riveters. While working there she met her husband Owen McMasters. Margot was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Her husband Owen preceded her in death in 1975. Margot is survived by her sister Aggie and two brothers Gunnar and Ivar; son Arne McMasters and wife Paige of Seattle; son John McMasters of Burien; daughter Eileen Sherbon and husband Sid of Issaquah; son Bruce McMasters of Maple Valley; three grandsons Brent McMasters, Erik and Doug Sherbon; two granddaughters Megan and Lisa McMasters; one great-grandson; three great-granddaughters; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Memorial service April 17th at 1:00 pm, Maple Valley Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Salvation Army.
Please visit Bonneywatson.com to sign her online guest book.
Dear cousins,
i am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed. I am sure she is in a better place. I had hoped to see her before came to pass but did not make it. My heart felt condolences to each of you.
love you all,
John and Yolanda Cline
Dear Eileen,Arnie, John and Bruce,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and am sorry I couldn’t be there for the services. I had just been out to Washington for Burlyn’s memorial. I never really got to know your Mom but my Mom always told me she was a dear sweet lady and I’m sure she was all that and more. Your Dad died so young. I remember going to see him in 1965 on the train with Mom and Tim. I was 15 years old. Aunt Gladys is all we have left and we must have a cousin reunion again some time. Thinking of all of you!
Your cousin with love,
Susan
Margot was a very sweet and wonderful lady who made a lot out of her life. I will never forget her amazing stories she told of times past, cups of coffee and her kind hospitality. Ufda Margot so glad I got to meet you! Rest in peace dear one.
To the Family of Margot,I had the pleasure of meeting for an hour for 29 weeks with Margo. I was her Stephen Minister from Overlake Presbyterian church when she was in a group home in Bellevue.
The first morning i visited , we were interrupted by physical therapy. I asked her if could say a quick prayer and i did and boy she grabbed my hand and in that moment i understood what a good christian woman she was and filled with the Holy Spirit. We had 29 wonderful hours and i will never forget her.
I am so sorry i am unable to come to the service. Ruth Riley
I want to thank everyone who has signed my mother’s guest book so far. It really brings back some great memories of old friends. Bill Word, you are right, we were next door neighbors in Brewster. You are all welcome to join us for the memorial at Maple Valley Presbyterian church on the 17th at 1:00. Eileen
It saddens me for loss,I live on pigeon hill and i remember the Bersos family very well. Inga was at my fathers 90th birthday in 1979
Dear Bruce & all of Margot’s family, With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. From your old neighbors at Rainier Beach. I always enjoyed chatting with Margot when she worked at the Payless store @ the Beach. Sincerely, Florita & Ervin Skov
I am so sorry for your loss. She was my last aunt on both sides of the family. Gladys has always been the keeper of the family for names, dates, faces etc. We have lost most of that now because of her memory loss. I will try to come to the service. It depends on the birth of my first grand baby due any day. A new generation! I really want the cousins to keep in touch. I will try to do better in the future. Take care of each other.
I hope I am not wrong, but I am sure we were neighbors in Brewster, WA in the early 60’s. I have fond memories of your Mom and Dad and of your family. I saw the obituary in today’s Seattle Times and I just knew it had to be your Mom. I am truly sorry about your loss. Sincerely, William R. word, Jr.
My Dear Auntie M,
You were the most kind, thoughtful, caring and loving aunt a kid could have. When you hugged me, I thought you would squeeze the air out of me! I am going to miss your hugs so very much, and the love I always felt from you, when near or far.
With All My Love, Janie