Dear Masse Family,
I was sad to see Ms. Masse's obituary in the Times last Sunday. Ms. Mass left an imprint on so many students at GHS, including me. I posted a link of her obituary on the "I Graduated from Garfield" Face Book page and the love and respect for her poured out. Below is a copy of many of the comments. I hope you can find comfort knowing her influence lives on in her thousands of students.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Shoshana GHS '87
Kareen Wilkinson
She's the reason I became a Science Teacher. RIP Ms. Masse. You were an inspiration!
Jenica Alexander
I loved Ms. Masse. She was kind, rigorous, and is one of the reasons I became a teacher. Her genetics class was phenomenal. Much love to the Masse family. Rest easier knowing she changed lives for the better.
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Cristi Tull Devers
One of my favorite teachers at Garfield. I absolutely loved her genetics class.
Alycia Dominique Ybarra
She was one of my fav teachers my freshman years. She pushed us but she really cared....would stay after school with us and all that. Her hard work will never go unnoticed.
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Marc Lewis
Yes I remember her at meany!
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Emily Aylward
Wonderful teacher
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Heather Moran
OMG…. Ms. Masse sparked my love for Genetics. I made core memories in her class that will be with me forever. I still make reference to things I learned from her. Condolences and love to her family and friends. 
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Vonya King-Norton
One of the most engaging science teachers. Rest in Peace.
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Talon Gaines
Loved Ms. Masse I will cherish my memories of her I was in the class that took field trip when Mt. St. Helen's erupted I'd changed my mind at the last minute so I wasn't there
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Erin Wiley
Definitely 1 of my favorite teachers for sure. Her Genetics classes were life
Rest Easy Mrs. Masse
Rasheda Hatchett
We lost a powerful educator. I loved her class amd her talks with me.
She was among my favorites. I had her for Science in 7th and 8th grade at Meany, then for the Health Sciences Biology class my sophomore year at Garfield. Much love and appreciation, Ms. Masse!
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Renee Marquardt
She was a gem; a true educator who taught with passion, grit, high expectation and wit. I looked forward to her genetics class and remember her with fondness and respect. Sending my condolences to her family. RIP Ms. Masse.
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Kisa Hendrickson
One of my favorite teachers at Garfield. May she rest in peace.
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Angela Coryell
She was a very special lady and an inspiration to all us students.
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Joanne Bartlett
She was an amazing teacher and person. I’m a biologist because of her and Larry Broder. I will always remember her curly hair and wonderful smile. You will be missed, ms. Masse.
Michael Yamashita
So sad! She inspired my love of the health sciences and was truly someone who made an impact with her life.
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Mozell Brown
Condolences to Ms. Masse's family, friends, former students. Garfield class 56
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Na'Viena Gordon
She taught me so much about science. Even saved a student in our class from burning his face off! RIP
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Miesha Mosby
May she rest. She was a sweet lady
Rosario Schindele
I love Genetics because of Ms. Masse. I learned so much from her.
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Bonnie Buck-Wood
She was wonderful! I loved taking genetics w her!
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Albert D. Clark
She was an awesome teacher and made genetics so fun. She made a lasting impression on me. Loved her class.
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Zelda Ivy
I am honor to crossed her path at an age of Emergence. Her genetics class was BOOM!
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Peter Ames Carlin
Oh geez Ms Masse. She was one of the good ones.
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Genise Dawson
She was one of my favorite teachers.
Marcel Scott
Rest easy...praying..
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Shurvon Alicia Haynes
EXCELLENCE EDUCATOR OF SCIENCE
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Mark Savio
I had her. She was a great teacher and nice woman.
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Sonja Feuerborn
She was a wonderful teacher!
Blandon Parker
Rip
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Sean Hayden Hudson
She was my favorite teacher, freshman year. And one of the few who have come to mind repeatedly over the ensuing years. I feel lucky to have been one of her students.
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Ramla Carter
She was one of my favorites.
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Shonda Thomas
She used to always push me to be great!
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Mrs. Masse was my Bio teacher in 1984-1986 at Garfield HS. She is the reason I got into the medical field. She is an extraordinary person and will be missed by all who she touch during her beautiful life.
Lovely — and I’m sure difficult—job, Gary. People have so many different facets to them. Thank you for showing parts of Sharon that I didn’t know. She was such a special person.
I was sad to see Ms. Masse's obituary in the Times last Sunday. Ms. Mass left an imprint on so many students at GHS, including me. I posted a link of her obituary on the "I Graduated from Garfield" Face Book page and the love and respect for her poured out. Below is a copy of many of the comments. I hope you can find comfort knowing her influence lives on in her thousands of students.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Shoshana GHS '87
Kareen Wilkinson
She's the reason I became a Science Teacher. RIP Ms. Masse. You were an inspiration!
Jenica Alexander
I loved Ms. Masse. She was kind, rigorous, and is one of the reasons I became a teacher. Her genetics class was phenomenal. Much love to the Masse family. Rest easier knowing she changed lives for the better.
•
Cristi Tull Devers
One of my favorite teachers at Garfield. I absolutely loved her genetics class.
Alycia Dominique Ybarra
She was one of my fav teachers my freshman years. She pushed us but she really cared....would stay after school with us and all that. Her hard work will never go unnoticed.
•
Marc Lewis
Yes I remember her at meany!
•
Emily Aylward
Wonderful teacher
•
Heather Moran
OMG…. Ms. Masse sparked my love for Genetics. I made core memories in her class that will be with me forever. I still make reference to things I learned from her. Condolences and love to her family and friends. 
•
Vonya King-Norton
One of the most engaging science teachers. Rest in Peace.
•
Talon Gaines
Loved Ms. Masse I will cherish my memories of her I was in the class that took field trip when Mt. St. Helen's erupted I'd changed my mind at the last minute so I wasn't there
•
Erin Wiley
Definitely 1 of my favorite teachers for sure. Her Genetics classes were life
Rest Easy Mrs. Masse
Rasheda Hatchett
We lost a powerful educator. I loved her class amd her talks with me.
She was among my favorites. I had her for Science in 7th and 8th grade at Meany, then for the Health Sciences Biology class my sophomore year at Garfield. Much love and appreciation, Ms. Masse!
•
Renee Marquardt
She was a gem; a true educator who taught with passion, grit, high expectation and wit. I looked forward to her genetics class and remember her with fondness and respect. Sending my condolences to her family. RIP Ms. Masse.
•
Kisa Hendrickson
One of my favorite teachers at Garfield. May she rest in peace.
•
Angela Coryell
She was a very special lady and an inspiration to all us students.
•
Joanne Bartlett
She was an amazing teacher and person. I’m a biologist because of her and Larry Broder. I will always remember her curly hair and wonderful smile. You will be missed, ms. Masse.
Michael Yamashita
So sad! She inspired my love of the health sciences and was truly someone who made an impact with her life.
•
Mozell Brown
Condolences to Ms. Masse's family, friends, former students. Garfield class 56
•
Na'Viena Gordon
She taught me so much about science. Even saved a student in our class from burning his face off! RIP
•
Miesha Mosby
May she rest. She was a sweet lady
Rosario Schindele
I love Genetics because of Ms. Masse. I learned so much from her.
•
Bonnie Buck-Wood
She was wonderful! I loved taking genetics w her!
•
Albert D. Clark
She was an awesome teacher and made genetics so fun. She made a lasting impression on me. Loved her class.
•
Zelda Ivy
I am honor to crossed her path at an age of Emergence. Her genetics class was BOOM!
•
Peter Ames Carlin
Oh geez Ms Masse. She was one of the good ones.
•
Genise Dawson
She was one of my favorite teachers.
Marcel Scott
Rest easy...praying..
•
Shurvon Alicia Haynes
EXCELLENCE EDUCATOR OF SCIENCE
•
Mark Savio
I had her. She was a great teacher and nice woman.
•
Sonja Feuerborn
She was a wonderful teacher!
Blandon Parker
Rip
•
Sean Hayden Hudson
She was my favorite teacher, freshman year. And one of the few who have come to mind repeatedly over the ensuing years. I feel lucky to have been one of her students.
•
Ramla Carter
She was one of my favorites.
•
Shonda Thomas
She used to always push me to be great!
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Joseph Rodriguez
Bulldog Power
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Yoo-Lee Yea Definitely an inspiration for many
Ella Mcrae Yes she was a GEM,