Ronda Lea Mason

Ronda Lea Mason, 64, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away Friday November 7th 2014 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at the Moses Lake First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Lance Williamson officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Ronda was born September 3rd, 1950 in Denver, CO daughter of Frank Jay and Ann Elizabeth (Peasley) Stoner. Ronda had the privilege of growing up in the Snowy Range of the Rocky Mountains outside of Centennial, Wyoming where her family ran the original hunting and fishing lodge that has since become Rainbow Valley Resort. She had many fond memories and stories of their hard work and adventures there and it always remained a place dear to her heart. When Ronda entered high school, she and her grandmother moved into town to Laramie, Wyoming. She graduated high school and attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie where she met her husband of almost 37 years, the late Gary Mason. The two were married May, 29th, 1972. Ronda graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education. The couple moved to Denver, CO and remained there until 1976 when they moved with their two daughters to Moses Lake where Gary was recruited by a local accounting firm. They built their dream house together on the lake. Ronda taught pre-school for a brief time and then was able to be at home with the girls for several years. Ronda returned to working outside of the home as a medical receptionist and worked her way up to become a Medical Assistant in the OB/GYN department at the Moses Lake branch of the Wenatchee Valley Clinic from where she retired in 2010. Ronda was a devoted and active member of the Presbyterian Church and loved being a part of and teaching in both the youth and adult programs as well as singing in the choir. Ronda enjoyed many different physical activities including aerobics, bike riding, canoe races, and running. She competed in numerous 5 and 10k races and completed the Seattle Marathon. She loved the outdoors and always delighted in the first snow of winter. Ronda and Gary enjoyed traveling together, both for vacation as well as to visit their two grandchildren as often as they were able. Ronda had a bright and kind disposition and a smile for everyone. Patients of the clinic enjoyed and appreciated her cheerful and warm presence. She is loved by many and will be missed dearly. Ronda is survived by her two daughters and one son in law Cristie Ann and Nic Dirks, Moses Lake, Heather Marie Mason, Manhattan, KS; mother in law, Margaret “Peg” Mason, Moses Lake; two brothers and one sister in law, Wayne Stoner, Laramie, WY, Glen and Beth Stoner, Denver, CO; two grandchildren, Davis Edward and Mary Lea Matthews, Manhattan, KS; and a large extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Mason in 2010; mother, Ann Stoner in 2011; father in law, Robert Mason in 2000; father, Frank Stoner in 1999; and brother, Doug Stoner in 1993. Memorials may be made to Washington Trust Bank in Ronda’s name, 402 Ash Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Please designate to Ronda Mason living memorial, city of Laramie, Wyoming.

Ronda Lea Mason

September 3, 1950 - November 7, 2014