Ethel Mae Masson (Nee Nickel)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mom from Central Butte, Sask. on Sunday, March 11 th, 2007. The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 15 th, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Central Butte United Church. Myrna Briggs-Enns will officiate. Predeceased by her husband Boyd Masson; son Michael; parents August and Amelia Nickel; Jack and Clara Masson; sisters Edith Kujat, Alma Nickel, Margaret Magill; and one brother Reg Nickel. Mom leaves to mourn her daughter Judith Anne (Earl) Leisle of Morse, Sk.; son Murray David of Tugaske, Sk.; Grandchildren Yvonne (Greg) Nelson and Kyle of Kyle, Sk., Tamara (John) Keller and Landon of Calgary, Ab., Tommy Masson, and Samantha Masson of Riverhurst, Sk.; daughter in law Patty Shields of Moose Jaw, Sk.; sisters Dorothy Kujat of Regina, Sk. and Audrey (Eldon) Josephson of Sherwood Park, Ab.; brothers in law Jack Masson and family of Regina, Sk., Wayne Masson and family of Regina, Sk., and Slug Gin and family of Herbert, Sk.; sister in law Shirley McComachie and family of Swift Current, Sk.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Mom grew up and received her education in Yellow Grass and Trossachs areas. After graduation Mom trained at the Regina General Hospital and later attended the U of S and with Honors received her Nursing Diploma. Mom worked for short periods of time as an R.N. in Northern Ontario and Winnipeg before the call of the prairies brought the young small town Saskatchewan girl home to a rewarding career as a Public Health Nurse for 25 years. It is when she made this life change that she met and married the love of her life, and settled in Ernfold, Sk. and raised her family. “Nurse Ethel” as mom was often referred to, was a very caring and compassionate women, as she was often called out at all times of the day and night to help neighbors and friends. After mom and dad retired, they left Ernfold for Palliser Park , where mom enjoyed boating, fishing, and the other love of her life, golfing. Often you could find mom yelling at the “Riders” on TV as she was a huge fan. Mom also enjoyed to travel, she toured a lot of Canada with her husband and family as well as trips to Disneyland and Hawaii. Mom enjoyed entertaining, friends and neighbors were always welcome in her home for coffee or socializing. Family always came first for mom as she was often called on to baby-sit or help out, something she never refused. After her husband’s death, she purchased a home and moved to Central Butte , where she resided until poor health landed her in a personal care home in January 2007. In Lieu of flowers, we the family would appreciate donations to Iver Main Place, Box 550, Central Butte, Sk., S0H 0T0 or the charity of one’s choice in mom’s name.