Douglas H. Masterson

Douglas H. Masterson, age 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Doug was born December 16, 1947 in Sexsmith, Alberta Canada the son of Donald and Thelma Olson Masterson. Doug graduated from Prairie High School at Three Hills, Alberta and later from Prairie Bible College. Doug graduated from Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS and received his Masters degree from Washburn University in Topeka. Doug loved serving as a fifth grade elementary school teacher at USD 329 in Alma, Kansas for over 33 years. He married Leoti Losby June 25, 1977 in Minot, ND. Doug was an active member and past Deacon at Topeka Bible Church. Growing up, Doug enjoyed playing hockey, football and baseball. Doug enjoyed crafting candles and baking killer chocolate chip cookies in his later years. Doug was preceded in death by a son, Michael Masterson on May 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Leoti; a son, Jeffrey Masterson; four brothers, Steve Masterson of Abbotsford, B.C., Rod Masterson of Sexsmith, Alberta, Don Masterson of Portland, Oregon and Myron Masterson of Calgary, Alberta; a sister, Rosalind Shakotko, Lethbridge, Alberta and his special companion, a dog named Kitty.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Topeka Bible Church. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Topeka Bible Church and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com