It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Edward Massey, 85, — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
A life is more than dates on a stone; here is a small portion of his story.
Edward entered this world in 1933 — the start of a journey that would span 86 years.
Edward held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
Few who serve speak of it freely; those who knew him understood.
Edward Massey, 85 of rural Freeman, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home after a long illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Boniface Idylwilde Catholic Church, rural Freeman with burial with military rites in the church cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7pm Thursday evening at the church with a Scripture Service to be said at 7:00pm. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Edward Louis Massey was born on December 5, 1933 near Freeman, SD to William and Rose (Dangel) Massey. Ed grew up on a farm in the Turkey Ridge area and attended country school. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and served in Korea. After his discharge from the service he returned to the farm where he lived his entire life. In January of 1968 he was united in marriage to Kristine Weber. He was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Idylwilde Catholic Church, active with the Turner County Fair, and served as weed supervisor for Turner County for many years. Grateful for having shared his life are his 4 children, Denise Young, Sioux Falls, Kay (Jeffrey) Babin, Summerville, SC, Jerome (Cristy) Massey, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Beth (William) Grassi, Mt Vernon, WA; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; and 3 siblings, Phyllis Olesen and Robert (Janice) Massey, all of Yankton, and Tom (Anita) Massey, Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents.
