Mr. Burt H. Masters passed away on July 7, 2009, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Dixie, son, Michael Masters, and daughter, Mary Millians. Mike and his wife, Suzanne, have three children, Bonnie, Hope, and Kate, all of St. Croix. Mary and her husband Alex, have two children, Olivia and Piper, all of Atlanta, Georgia. Also surviving are two sisters, Susan Phillips of Big Canoe, Georgia and Jean Crittenden, of Hastings, Michigan.
Burt was born on December 17, 1932 in Denton, Texas to Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Masters and spent his early childhood years in Texas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He lived in Michigan, Illinois and Georgia before moving to the US Virgin Islands for his retirement years.
Burt was a graduate of Western Michigan University and received his MBA from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Burt was a successful entrepreneur in a variety of businesses. He was also instrumental in forming Masters Capital, LLC, of St Croix.
Burt and Dixie have been residents of St. Croix since 2001 and recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. They loved dancing and Burt was known for his “blue suede shoes” on the dance floor. They also traveled extensively on the high seas and enjoyed the social events at the Yacht Club and the East End Club.
