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William Maasen
01/02/1914 — 10/16/2008
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Linn, MO
William Maasen
WILLIAM BILL HENRY MAASEN
William Bill Henry Maasen passed away on October 16, 2008. In Richland, Washington.
Bill was one of twelve children and was born January 2, 1914 in Linn, Missouri. At the age of 20 he got into the Conservation Corp in Arkansas and stayed with the CCC's until 1938. He then returned to Missouri and through a church contact got work in a small town in Missouri where he met and married his wife, Leona Monnig, in 1941. Shortly thereafter, he started work for Remington Arms in Independence, Missouri. When a recruiter came there looking for workers for Hanford he thought it was an excellent opportunity and moved to Richland in 1944. He worked in the 300, the 100B and 100D areas. He retired after 38 years as an operation engineer.
He is survived by his wife, Leona; son, Robert Karol Maasen; daughters, Bonnie Skip King; Dorothy Mike King, and Janice Chris Fouts; son, James Maasen; eleven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Herman & Katherine Nilges Maasen; and his daughter, Peggy Murray.
A Rosary will be held at Einan's Funeral Home on Sunday October 19, 2008 at 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday October 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church in Richland, WA followed by a graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
There are several fond memories we have of your Dad. Drinking his home made wine as a teenager!, enjoying his home made rooster windmills, his great garden and tomatoes,and, above all, Bill had the strongest handshake and tightest hugs I have ever had. Even in his nineties, I thought my bones would be crushed every time I saw him! He will be missed.
Love, Joannie & Mark Foltz
Dear Aunt Leona, Bob, Bonnie, Dot, Janice, Jim, and families,
When I remember Uncle Bill I always picture him with a big smile. I will cherish a photograph taken with him on his last visit to Missouri. Know that we are all thinking of you, praying for you, and grieving with you and remembering a life well lived. As you honor and remember your husband and dad, may memories and love console you.
I have many fond memories of Bill while we were growing up. Although we saw each other infrequently, we visited over the phone and I will miss our conversations and the jokes he loved to tell. He was a smart and talented man with a good sense of humor. He was always a good big brother and I will miss him very much. May God bless and console you in this sad time.
To William Maasen family my name is Christina and i was Bill’s caregiver from Lower Valley Hospice.Bill was a wonderful,sweet,loving man.I am so greatful to have been able to part of his life.God bless you all my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Maasen family
Grandpa Maasen is one of a kind. I will remember “HIS” chair where he sat reading the Wall Street Journal, the homemade lawnmowers, and ooo that wine! I will remember Christine’s rehearsal when he sat with us grandkids drinking beer, laughing, and sharing stories while we endlessly waited for the food. He will be missed, but never forgotten. I love you Grandpa!!
Dear Aunt Leona, Bob, Bonnie, Dorothy, Janice, and Jim,
I just wanted you all to know that we thought Uncle Bill was a “neat” guy. I was very glad he was able to come and visit for Mom’s and Aunt Angeline’s birthday party in 2000. We have alot of good memories that he shared when he was here. He spoke very highly of his family. He was a Good Husband, a Wonderful Father and to live a full and active life to 94 years is something to be proud of. He was a great dancer and I will never forget the video that we seen of Aunt Leona and Uncle Bill “dancing” at Michelle’s Wedding. I am sure he is up in heaven dancing the “Schottische” with Mom right now. We just wanted you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
To Uncle Bill’s family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed the visits that we had with Uncle Bill when he came to Missouri. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
He was a wonderful grandfather who will be missed greatly.
Love,
His Granddaughter, Christine
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