Perry Lee Masden passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2022 in the home of his eldest daughter Ruth, surrounded by family.

He was born July 3rd, 1936 in Sibley, Missouri and was the only child of Ruth and Perry Masden.

In adulthood, he spent his life in service, working as a policeman in San Antonio, Texas, and then the Air Force, and eventually for the National Security Agency.  He had the opportunity to travel and live both domestically and internationally. Besides Missouri, he would also call Texas and Maryland home in the United States, raising children in both states.  Working for the government, he would go on to live briefly in Germany, where he met Diane Carmien, his wife of over 40 years.  They would also live in Japan before they would go on to live the rest of their lives in Severna Park, Maryland with family and friends.

He was the father to two sons, Tom and Derek and two daughters, Ruth and Laura. Additionally he was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

He eventually retired from the Federal Government, but never stopped working.  Whether it was coming back part time to work for the National Archives, or volunteering with the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association Wounded Warriors "Rock On Warriors" fishing tournament, he would stay involved.

He loved to work hard, save money, find deals, fish, serve, and most of all, he loved family.  Later in life, grandchildren and great grandchildren would become his passion.  He never missed an opportunity to dote on them, celebrate with them or spend time with them.  He is survived by three of his children, Tom, Ruth and Derek, as well as his many grand and great grand children.

He will be celebrated and greatly missed!

A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday October 8, 2022 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A. 495 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146.