Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Mary Bast

Female 1901 - 1989  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Bast was born 10 Apr 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Nov 1989, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29879108
    • Name: Mary Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163697
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Erb, Mary Bast, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Apr. 10, 1901; died at Stratford, Ont., Nov. 24, 1989; aged 88. On Dec. 11, 1924, she was married to Michael B. Erb, who died on Oct. 20, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons (Nelson, Elmer, and Lloyd), 6 daughters (Anna Mae Gascho, Lorene Shantz, Norma Zehr, Eileen Lebold, Florence Gascho, and Eva Mackinnon), 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma Lebold, Clara Zehr, and Vera Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (Lorne), one daughter (Edna Erb), one great-granddaughter, 2 sisters (Elizabeth Gerber and Laura Wilker), and 3 brothers (George, Sam, and Elvy). She was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Glenn Zehr and David K. Jantzi; interment in Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald Volume 83, Number 2 January 9, 1990 pages 29, 30.

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    ERB, Mrs. Mary on Friday, Nov. 24, 1989, at RECU of Stratford General Hospital, Mary Erb, of 6 James St., Milverton. She was born in Wellesley township 88 years ago, a daughter of the late Andrew Bast and the former Elizabeth Schultz. She was a member of the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, where she was a member of the WMSC. She had been a member of the Happy Hollow Helpers, Milverton. Beloved wife of Michael B. Erb, who predeceased her October 20, 1987. Dear mother of three sons, Nelson and Leona, Elmer and Adeline, Lloyd and Lauren, all of Millbank; six daughters, Anna Mae and Allen Gascho of Newton, Lorene and Lowell Shantz of RR 2, Walkerton, Norma and Harold Zehr of Attica, Mich., Eileen and Ralph Lebold of Waterloo, Florence and David Gascho of RR 1, Milverton, Eva and Wes MacKinnon of RR 1, Mount Bridges; one daughter-in-law, Ruby Erb of RR 1, Milverton. Lovingly remembered by three sisters, Emma (Mrs. Sam Lebold) of Milverton, Clara (Mrs. Emanual Zehr) of Poole, Vera (Mrs. Elmer Erb) of Wellesley. Sadly missed by 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Mary was predeceased by one son Lorne, February 5, 1988; one daughter Edna in infancy; two sisters, Eliz-abeth (Mrs. John Gerber), Laura (Mrs. Dan Wilker); three brothers, George. Sam and Elvy and one great-granddaughter. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton, after 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday) and until Monday, Nov. 27, 1989 at noon, when transfer will be made to Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, for the service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Glen Zehr and Pastor David Jantzi officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Stratford Hospital Building Fund.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Nov 1989

    Mary married Michael B. Erb 11 Dec 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Menno L. Erb and Annie Boshart) was born 19 Sep 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Edna Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1926; died 16 Mar 1926.
    2. 3. Nelson Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1927; died 19 Sep 2014, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 4. Anna Mae B. Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Lorene Elizabeth Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Lorne Andrew Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jul 1930; died 5 Feb 1988; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. 7. Elmer Joseph Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Norma Marie Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Eileen Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 10. Florence Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 11. Eva Mary Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1939; died 7 Dec 2007, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Caradoc Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    11. 12. Lloyd Laverne Erb  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edna Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 3 Mar 1926; died 16 Mar 1926.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211127


  2. 3.  Nelson Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 28 Feb 1927; died 19 Sep 2014, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211128

    Notes:

    ERB, Nelson Formerly of Millbank, passed away with his family by his side, at Hillside Manor, Sebringville on Friday, September 19, 2014, at the age of 87. Nelson was a former employee of Millbank Cheese and Butter for 40 years. Beloved husband of Leona (Steckly) Erb whom he married in 1953. Loving father of Anita Schultz, Gary and Karri, Judy and Jim Brenneman, Paul and Lisa. Special grandpa of Scott and Samantha, Carissa and Chad, Sarah and Jeff, Asha and Joel, Jeremy and Bev, Justin and Pam, Ryan and great- grandpa of Hannah, Olivia, Hudson, Brynn, Jayce, Hayden, Brysen and Quinn. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Anna Mae Gascho, Ruby Erb, Lorene and Lowell Shantz, Elmer and Adeline Erb, Norma and Harold Zehr, Eileen and Ralph Lebold, Florence and David Gascho, Lloyd and Laurene Erb, Katie Anne Helmuth, Irwin and Betty Steckly, and Nelda Yantzi-Kropf. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary (Bast) Erb, son-in-law Glenn Schultz, sisters Edna in infancy, Eva and her husband Wes McKinnon, brother Lorne, sister-in-law Eileen and her husband Elmer Kropf, brothers-in-law Allan Gascho and Glen Helmuth. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday, September 22 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Nelson's life will be held at Poole Mennonite Church on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Dyck officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Arthritis Society, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or Mennonite Central Committee appreciated by the family. www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

    Nelson — Leona Lydia Steckly. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Anna Mae B. Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)

    Anna — Allen G. Gascho. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Lorene Elizabeth Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)

    Lorene — John Lowell "Lowell" Shantz. (son of John Henry Shantz and Ida Bechtel) [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Lorne Andrew Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 19 Jul 1930; died 5 Feb 1988; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402816

    Lorne — Ruby Viola Marjorie Bellar. Ruby (daughter of John Bellar and Nancy Lichti) was born 10 Jul 1938; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Elmer Joseph Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)

    Elmer — Adeline Ropp. (daughter of John R. Ropp and Emma N. Roes) [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Norma Marie Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)

    Norma — Harold Herbert Zehr. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Eileen Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)

    Eileen — Ralph Arthur Lebold. (son of Elmer A. Lebold and Catherine G. "Katie" Leis) [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Florence Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)

    Florence — David Gascho. [Group Sheet]


  10. 11.  Eva Mary Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 27 May 1939; died 7 Dec 2007, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Brydges United Church Cemetery, Caradoc Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211175

    Notes:

    ERB-MacKINNON - With family by her side at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Friday, December 7th, 2007. Eva Erb-MacKinnon in her 69th year. Predeceased by her husband Wes MacKinnon (2004). Dear mother of Colleen (Jeff) Closs of Highgate and Christine (Kevin) Crookshank of Mt. Brydges. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Candice, Kyle, Bronson, Rory, Kirstie and Alyssa. Survived by brothers and sisters, Nelson (Leona) Erb, Anna Mae Gascho, Lorene (Lowell) Shantz, Elmer (Adeline) Erb, Norma (Harold) Zehr, Eileen (Ralph) Lebold, Florence (Dave) Gascho and Lloyd (Laurene) Erb, as well as sister-in-law, Ruby Erb. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary (Bast) Erb; brother, Lorne Erb and brother-in-law, Allan Gascho. Also survived by step-children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the Elliott- Madill Funeral Home , 22424 Adelaine Rd, Mt. Brydges (519-264-1100) on Monday, December 10th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service and committal to follow on Tuesday from the funeral home commencing at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes Mount Brydges Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Dec. 8, 2007


  11. 12.  Lloyd Laverne Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1)