Kathleen “Kathy” Joann (Morton) Masa of Kalispell passed away at home surrounded by family on January 1, 2016. Kathy was born on January 1, 1952 in McMinnville, OR and moved to Kalispell as a young child. Kathy and Larry Masa were high school sweethearts and celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on September 13th. She spent years serving customers in Kalispell and excelled at every position. Most importantly, she was a hardworking, honest, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She doted over her numerous Boxer dogs, adored watching birds, and cooked meals for her special needs grandson. She enjoyed spending time at Swan Lake at the campfire with her husband and dog. She is preceded in death by her father, Willard Morton and granddaughter, Jessica Masa. She is survived by her husband, Larry Masa, their three children Melissa and husband Mark Sedivy, Paul and wife Rubianna Masa, and Andy and wife Jodi Masa; grandchildren, Zachary and Damon Sedivy, Rebecca, Ariana, and Keirra Masa, and Caden, Cole, Cooper, and Cage Masa; her mother, Delores Morton; brother Jeff Morton, sister Bobbie Krogstad, and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home at 1890 US-93, Kalispell and graveside interment will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens at 2659 U.S. Highway 93 N. Kalispell, and followed by a reception at Syke’s Diner at 202 2nd Ave W, Kalispell.