Longtime Eckert, Colorado resident, Laura E. Nyland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Colorow Care Center in Olathe, Colorado. She was 87 years of age.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta with inurnment following in Eckert Cemetery.
Laura E. Masterson was born on May 3, 1933 to Albert Franklin and Evangeline Mae (King) Masterson in Fairview, Nebraska. She spent her childhood in Norton, Kansas.
On February 20, 1951, Laura married Warren Leon Nyland in Norton, Kansas. He preceded her in death. They moved to Eckert in 1967 moving from Evergreen, Colorado.
Laura was a member of Eckert Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, hunting and square-dancing but most of all, Laura enjoyed raising her four daughters which two are twins.
Laura is survived by three daughters: Cheryl (Forest) Hammett, Debbie (Terry) Wilkerson, all of Cedaredge and Diane (Donald) Young of Payson, Arizona; a brother, Donald Masterson of Arboles, Colorado; eight grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Warren; a daughter, Cherry; four brothers: Robert, Arthur, Clark and Albert Masterson; two grandchildren: Burke Hammett and Brian Penland; and one great-grandson.
The family suggest memorial contributions to be made in Laura’s memory to Halo Haven Ministries, 24964 Cedar Mesa Road, Cedaredge, Colorado 81413.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
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