Waterloo Region Generations
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Emmeline Salome Ruby

Female 1919 - 1999  (79 years)


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  • Name Emmeline Salome Ruby 
    Born 21 Oct 1919  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45681352 
    Name Emmeline Salome Bast 
    Residence 1983  362 Joseph St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-123091 
    Died 22 May 1999  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I123091  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Nicklas Ruby,   b. 13 Jul 1880,   d. 19 Mar 1935  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Sarah S. Brenneman,   b. 5 Mar 1884, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F53559  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ervin Bast,   b. 11 Jan 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Aug 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 21 Aug 1940  [3
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F42695  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BAST, Emmeline Salome - Passed away, on Saturday, May 22, 1999, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Emmeline was formerly of RR 1, New Hamburg and was born in East Zorra township 79 years ago the daughter of the late Nicholas and Sarah (Brenneman) Ruby. She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden and enjoyed quilting and embroidering as her hobbies. Beloved wife of Ervin Bast who predeceased her August 26, 1983. Dear mother of Keith and his wife Saundra of New Hamburg, Ken and his wife Laura of RR 1, St. Jacobs and Orval and his wife Jackie of Tavistock. Lovingly remembered by four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, Darrin, Casey, Meghan and Shannon Bast, Scott Pettigrew, Lee Pettigrew, Pam Valeriote and Todd Pettigrew. Also re-membered by seven step-great -grandchildren and her sisters-in-law, Melinda Roth of Tavistock, Irene Ruby of Kitchener, Dorothy Wagler of New Hamburg and brother-in-law, Ivan Gingerich of New Hamburg. Emmeline was predeceased by her brothers and sisters-in-law. Nelson Ruby, Clayton (Ike) and Christina Ruby, Ervin (Jake) and Laura Ruby, Mahlon and Ruby Ruby and by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Edna Gingerich, Mabel and Willis Gingerich and Ivan Wagler. Friends and relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Sunday, May 23. The funeral service was held on Monday, May 24, 1999 at Steinmann Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden, at 2: 30 p.m., with Pastor Herb Schultz officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church or Nithview Home.

      The Record Newspaper 24 May 1999

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Emmeline Salome Bast - 24 May 1999.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45681352.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Ervin Bast - October 4, 1983.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Oct 1919 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 May 1999 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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