David K. Bast: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

David K. Bast was born 15 Feb 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44660962
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52235

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Bast, David K. - Of Wellesley, passed away Wednesday, July 31, at the K-W Hospital, born in Wellesley Township 79 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bast; dear husband of Veronica Steinman; dear father of Alvin of Vancouver, Mahlon of Copper Cliff, Susanne (Mrs. David Bowman) of Route 3, Listowel, Alma (Mrs. Lester Bechtel) of Route 2, Preston, Cambridge, Dorothy (Mrs. Sidney Rudy) of Linwood, Doris (Mrs. John Metzger) of Heidelberg; brother of Mrs. Christina Mogk of Windsor; also survived by 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; predeceased by one son, John, in 1963, by two brothers, and three sisters. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7-9 and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. At noon Saturday, Aug. 3, the remains will be removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Aug 1974

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory of David K. Bast Beloved Husband of Veronica Steinman Born February 15, 1895 Died July 31, 1974 Aged 79 years, 5 months, and 16 days The Service The late Mr. Bast is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon on Saturday, August 3rd, 1974, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Clergy Officiating Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley Township

Funeral Card

David married Veronica "Fanny" Steinman 3 Oct 1922. Veronica (daughter of John Steinman and Susannah Gascho) was born 29 Jul 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. John David Bast was born 1923; died 1963.
3. Alvin Steinman Bast was born 11 Apr 1925.
4. Susanne Barbara Bast was born 5 May 1926.
5. Mahlon S. Bast was born 15 Sep 1928; died 2 Mar 2015, Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Waters Cemetery, Lively, , Ontario, Canada.
6. Alma Mary Bast was born 10 Jan 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 May 1994, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Dorothy Verna Bast
8. Doris Catherine Bast

Generation: 2

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John David Bast (1.David¹) was born 1923; died 1963.
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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142374
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Alvin Steinman Bast (1.David¹) was born 11 Apr 1925.
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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142725

Susanne Barbara Bast

(1.David¹) was born 5 May 1926.

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Name: Susanne Barbara Bowman
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144802

Susanne — David M. Bowman. David (son of Samuel M. Bowman and Lydia Martin) was born 29 Sep 1924; died 18 Oct 1993; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mahlon S. Bast

(1.David¹) was born 15 Sep 1928; died 2 Mar 2015, Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Waters Cemetery, Lively, , Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142890

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The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Sudbury, Monday, March 2, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Husband of the late Norma (née Gascho) Bast. Predeceased by his parents David and Veronica (née Steinman) Bast. Beloved father of Arthur Bast (Susan) of Sudbury, Don Bast (Marja) and Marilyn Reimer (Paul) both of St. Charles and Gerry Bast (Jill) of Calgary. Dear brother of Suzanne Bowman (late David), Dorothy Rudy (late Sid) and Doris Metzger (late John). Predeceased by his brothers John (late Helen), Alvin (late Connie) and his sister Alma Bechtel (Lester). Cherished grandfather of Ben (Steff), Darlene (David), Jody (Marty), Heidi (Richard), Marja (April), Luke (Amy), Rebekah (Matt), Leah (Richard), Star, John (Juana), Mark and Richard Putman. Predeceased by his granddaughter Caroleen. Sadly missed by his great-grandchildren Mahlon, Reann, Madison, Fiona, Taavi, Jorja, Wyatt, Magellan, Cale, Maia, Kianna, Aphra, Asher, Isaiah, Emma and Anjela. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, especially David Bast (Sharon) as well as many friends and relatives. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, March 12, 2015 after 11 a.m. at Waters Mennonite Church, Lively. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. followed by interment in the Waters Cemetery, Lively. Donations to the Waters Mennonite Church would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Cooperative Funeral Home, Sudbury.

Mahlon — Norma G. Gascho. Norma (daughter of John S. Gascho and Annie Gerber) was born 22 Aug 1928; died 17 Mar 2014, Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Waters Cemetery, Lively, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Alma Mary Bast

(1.David¹) was born 10 Jan 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 May 1994, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Alma Mary Bechtel
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144819

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Bechtel, Alma Mary East, 62, Kitchener, Ont. Born: Jan. 10, 1932, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Dave and Veronica Steinman Bast. Died: May 18, 1994, Kitchener, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-husband: Lester Bechtel; children: Bruce, Cheryl Gerth, Debbie Shapansky, Peter; siblings: Alvin and Mahlon Bast, Susan Bowman, Doris Metzger, Dorothy Rudy; 5 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: May 21, Wanner Mennonite Church, by Eric Hiebert Rempel and Paul Martin.
Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 40 - October 11, 1994

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BECHTEL, Alma Mary (Bast)

On Wednesday, May 18, 1994, at St Mary's Hospital, in her 63rd year of Kitchener. Dear wife of Lester, mother of Bruce and his wife Diane Lichti and Carol and her husband Steve, Debbie and her husband Cam Shapansky, Peter and his friend Sonya Santarossa. Grandmother of five grandsons; Brendan, Wayne and Kevin Gerth and Craig and Evan Bechtel. Alma is also remembered by her brother, Alvin Bast and his wife Connie her sister, Susanne Bowman, her brother, Mahlon Bast and his wife Norma, her sister, Doris Metzger and her husband John, her sister, Dorothy Rudy and her husband Sid. She was predeceased by her parents, Dave and Veronica Bast, her brother, John and his wife Helen and a brother-in-law, Dave Bowman. Alma was a faithful supporter and member of Wanner Mennonite Church. Visitation will be held at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, this evening (Thursday) 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 12 30 p.m. on Saturday, transfer will be made to Wanner Mennonite Church, Beaverdale Road, Cambridge, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Eric Hibert Rempel officiating. Interment will follow in Wanner Mennonite Cemetery.

The Record 19 May 1994 pg A11

Alma married Howard Lester "Lester" Bechtel 1954. Howard (son of Milton Arthur Bechtel and Elizabeth Ziegler) was born 9 Feb 1929; died 24 Jan 2021, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

7. Dorothy Verna Bast (1.David¹)
Dorothy — Sidney Martin Rudy. (son of Aaron Rudy and Sarah B. Martin) [Group Sheet]
8. Doris Catherine Bast (1.David¹)
Doris — John M. Metzger. (son of George H. Metzger and Nancy Martin) [Group Sheet]