Rita Mae (Hinshaw) Masters (1929 - 2014)

Born 13 Jan 1929 in Halstead, Harvey, Kansas, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Robert Roy Masters — married 27 Jan 1949 in Halstead, Harvey, Kansas, United States

Died 31 May 2014 at age 85 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Biography

Rita was born 13 Jan 1929, Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, daughter of Orris Lindsey Hinshaw and Mary Margaret Bousser.

She married Robert Roy Masters, Jan 27 1949, Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas. Robert, son of Walter M. Masters and Edna Jean Dreese, was born Jan 1 1927, Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas. To this union were born:

1. Nancy Jane Masters Grizzle 1953 - 2003; married Gary Dean Grizzle
2. MaryAnn Masters Gionta 1955 - living; married Nello Gionta

Rita and Robert raised their children in Colorado. In 2002 Rita was living in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Robert died Mar 29 2014 (aged 87), Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; buried Halstead Cemetery, Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas.

Rita Mae Hinshaw died May 31 2014 (aged 85), Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; buried Halstead Cemetery, Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas.

Rita's obituary was published as follows:

Rita Mae Masters born January 13, 1929 in Halstead, Kansas passed away May 31, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rita was the youngest of five girls born to Oris and Mae Hinshaw. Rita lived in Kansas with her family until 1952. After graduation Rita became a Registered Nurse. She met and married the love of her life Robert Masters; and together they raised their two daughters in Colorado and later moved to Oklahoma. Rita and Robert were long time Catholic parishioners, often volunteering at the Church. Rita cherished the time she spent with her family; especially her grandchildren. When she wasn't spending time with her family she enjoyed knitting, doing crafts and listening to music especially, big band and Elvis. Rita will be remembered for her caring and thoughtful personality. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Rita is survived by her daughter MaryAnn and her husband Nello Gionta; grandchildren Bethany Jane Kennedy, Robert Michael Grizzle, David John Gionta, Victoria Mae Grizzle; 7 great-great grandchildren; sister Sally Suenmon [sic] and numerous nephews and nieces. Rita is preceded in passing by her spouse Robert Roy Masters and daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Gary Dean Grizzle and parents Oris and Mae Hinshaw.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Clarehouse.

Sources

• "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7QW-L7P : accessed 13 February 2022), Rita M Hinshaw in household of Orris L Hinshaw, Halstead, Harvey, Kansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 8, sheet 1A, line 25, family 6, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 705; FHL microfilm 2,340,440.
• "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRKH-7YJ : 3 February 2020), Rita Hinshaw in household of Orris L Hinshaw, Halstead, Halstead City, Harvey, Kansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 40-8, sheet 6A, line 32, family 130, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 1234.
• "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGY-DY1L : 17 July 2020), Rita Mae Hinshaw Masters, 2014; Burial, , ; citing record ID , Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130705557/rita-mae-masters : accessed 13 February 2022), memorial page for Rita Mae Hinshaw Masters (13 Jan 1929–31 May 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 130705557, citing Halstead Cemetery, Halstead, Harvey County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by Thomas Harned (contributor 47108032) .