Burlingame - John Paul Masters, 59, of Burlingame, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health Systems St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas. He was born January 11, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Daniel Thomas and Mary Frances (Manning) Masters. He attended schools in the Seaman district and attended the Job Corps.

John was a heavy equipment operator for many years with Wolf Construction and volunteered his time at Harvesters, the Topeka Rescue Mission, and traveled to Haiti for missionary work and hurricane cleanup.

Survivors include his stepfather, Leslie Hood of Topeka; his two brothers Daniel (Nancy) Masters, Jr. of Topeka, and Arthur (Dixie) Hood of Scranton, KS; his three sisters, Nancy (William) McGoyne of Topeka, Deborah (Larry) Cannon of Fountain, CO, Virginia (Walter) Degan of Topeka; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family; and his dog, Shadow.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Patricia Blanchett and Mary Ann Thompson; his life partner, Teresa Ozenbaugh-Johnson; and his nephew Richard Anthony Blanchett.

John loved watching wrestling and UFC matches and riding his motorcycle. John could be found fishing at local lakes or cheering on Burlingame sports teams. He loved attending sporting events for his nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. John was always willing to lend a helping hand and Haiti held a special place in his heart from his missionary work.

Funeral services for John will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022, at the Federated Church of Burlingame, 322 S Topeka Ave, Burlingame, KS 66413. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Burlingame Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Feltner Funeral Home, 822 Topeka Ave, Lyndon, KS 66451. Online condolences for the family may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.