Valerie Joan Masters Obituary

The family announces the passing of Valerie Joan Masters (Akron, Colorado) on September 6, 2026. Valerie, born on August 3, 1944, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Valerie Joan Masters to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Berwin L. Wood and Cleo Ida Wood (Young); her husband Gilbert "Gene" Masters; her sisters, Arlene Sanders and Cheryl Brown; and her nephew Zach Brown.

She is survived by: her friend Francis Danenhauer; her children, Stacey Jean Masters of Goodland, Kansas and Steven Eugene Masters (Michele (Brunner) Masters) of Sterling, Colorado; her sister Debbie Strauch (Wood) of Brush, Colorado; her grandchildren, Andrew Martin Sampson (Sammi) of Scottsdale and Arizona; her great grandchildren, Roan and Emmy; her grandson Nicholas Stanley Sampson (Kayla) of Windsor; her great grandchildren, Benny and Callan; her granddaughter Olivia Fellhoelter (Jason) of Oakley; her great grandchildren, Madison and Carley; her granddaughter Alexandra Nicole Karg (Derek) of Rapid City; her great grandchild Lilah; her granddaughter Kathleen Elizabeth Masters (Fernando Moya) of Wray, Colorado.; and her nieces and nephews, Rhonda Roberts, Willene Brondum, Melanie Sanders, Lindsey Strauch, Jason Strauch, Kevin Strauch and Jessica Timmerman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Valerie's honor may be made to Hospice of the Plains, whose care and support were deeply appreciated by her family.