BOMBER MEMORIAL

LINDA "EVON" BAILEY MASTELLER ~ Class of 1965
August 6, 1947 - February 23, 2026



Written by Carolyn Moore ('65):

Linda "Evon" Bailey Masteller born August 6, 1947, died on February 23, 2026, at the age of 78. She passed away at Providence St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA following a fall at her home on February 16, 2026.

In the early fifties, Evon moved with her family from Salem, OR to Richland, WA where she attended Carmichael Junior High School and Richland's Columbia High School graduating in 1965.

After graduation, Evon attended two years at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA. She later moved to Seattle and was eventually hired by Northwest Airlines as a flight attendant. This line of work opened the door for her to meet people around the world. On 9/11 she was in flight when the terrorist attacks happened and during that attack, her airline was grounded in Vancouver, Canada for several days.

In 1978 Evon moved to Shelton and in 1990 she purchased a beautiful home where she lived with her companion, Eugene Hatfield, along with her beloved dogs, cats and birds. Her good friends in Shelton nicknamed her "Even", and she loved that nickname.

In 1991, Evon attended Evergreen State College to become a counselor. Though she started out studying Cultural Diversity in Healing as her field of interest, she actually graduated with a degree in Multicultural Aspects of Healing. She later pursued graduate work through Antioch University where she worked toward a master's degree in Organizational Systems, graduating in 1996. Her educational interests centered less on acquiring credentials and more on developing leadership, organizations, and community development.

In 1997, she embarked on a 3-week expedition to Egypt through a program offered by Antioch College in Middle Eastern Studies.

After finishing school and retiring from her career as a flight attendant, Evon became deeply involved in volunteer work. She joined the Mason County Master Gardener program and became one of the volunteers responsible for developing the Catalyst Park Food Bank and Community Demonstration Garden in Shelton. She was part of the group that reclaimed neglected land and transformed it into productive gardens serving the community food bank.

Evon's favorite volunteer work was at Kitten Rescue of Mason County. She also volunteered at Nifty Thrift store and Treasures Thrift store and was involved with Missoula Children's Theater and the Shelton Kiwanis Club.

Evon was an avid reader and had an extensive collection of books. She travelled the world including Japan, China, Cairo, and Indonesian Island of Bali. Whether it was attending to the needs of passengers on a flight, directing a local children's play or facilitating a major workshop, Evon always tried to bring positive change. She was always cheerful and laughed easily.

Evon's life touched many communities and although she was an only child, she will be remembered by many friends, neighbors, colleagues and fellow volunteers as a generous spirit with a love for learning and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

Evon is survived by her longtime companion, Eugene Hatfield; stepsons, Sean Masteller (Kim) and Todd Masteller (Tenielle); her life-long friend, Marlys Mitchell, and Marlys' children, Katie and Jack Mitchell.

She will be deeply missed.

Rather than a traditional funeral, her ashes were scattered at a private location.

Rest in peace, Dear Friend!

Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).