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Gay Oliver Bash

Birth	:	20 Aug 1917 Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Apr 1990 Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0699997, -101.5318985
Plot	:	Section J, Row 1, Lot 23
Description	:	Name of living spouse removed from stone Gay O. was the son of James & Flossie Bash Grandson of Henry O. & Selista E. Bash Gay Oliver Bash BENKELMAN—Gay Oliver Bash was born in rural Benkelman, Nebraska, on August 20, 1917, the son of James 0. Bash and Flossie E. (Artist) Bash. He received his elementary education in rural schools and then attended Benkelman High School. On January 4, 1941, he was united in marriage with Stella Stute at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kansas. Three sons were born to this marriage: Bill Bash, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Joe Bash, Kearney, Nebraska, and Tom Bash, Lincoln,... Read More	Name of living spouse removed from stone Gay O. was the son of James & Flossie Bash Grandson of Henry O. & Selista E. Bash Gay Oliver Bash BENKELMAN—Gay Oliver Bash was born in rural Benkelman, Nebraska, on August 20, 1917, the son of James 0. Bash and Flossie E. (Artist) Bash. He received his elementary education in rural schools and then attended Benkelman High School. On January 4, 1941, he was united in marriage with Stella Stute at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland, Kansas. Three sons were born to this marriage: Bill Bash, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Joe Bash, Kearney, Nebraska, and Tom Bash, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Bash family lived on a farm south of Benkelman in Cheyenne County, Kansas, until they moved into Benkelman in 1963. Gay continued farming until his retirement in 1982. He loved farming and upon his retirement missed watching the soil turn over behind the tractor. He was also known for his visits to the sick and elderly at the Hester Home and Dundy County Hospital. Gay's favorite hobby was loafing with his friends. He was also known for his enjoyment of raccoon hunting. He had been a member of Masonic Lodge No. 404 A.F. & A.M. in St. Francis, Kansas, since 1947. He became ill on February 18, 1990, and was hospitalized for extended periods of time until his death in Benkelman on April 28, 1990, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clinton Bash in 1989; a sister. Vonda (Mrs. Roy Burr) in 1977, and a sister, Vina, who died as an infant in 1908. He is survived by his wife, Stella; his sons, Bill, Joe and Tom; his five grandchildren, Brenda, Mike, Dan, Jeff and Jenny; one brother, Doffis Bash of Albany, Oregon, and many other relatives and friends. In his later years, Gay's greatest joy was his grandchildren, Funeral services were conducted at Jones Funeral Home Chapel of Benkelman on May 1, 1990, with the Rev. Douglas Allen officiating. Soloist was his daughter-in-law, Carolyn Bash, who sang "I Want To Stroll Over Heaven" and "Precious Memories" with Betty Erdman as the organist. Bearers were Ray Stute, Carl Gunther, Lawrence Campbell. Lynn Whaley, Harold Knoles and Henry Krug Sr. Committal services were conducted by the St. Francis Masonic Lodge No. 404 A.F. & A.M. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements. --- Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1990

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Where is Gay Oliver Bash's memorial?
Gay Oliver Bash's memorial is located at: Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA.
When did Gay Oliver Bash death?
Gay Oliver Bash death on 28 Apr 1990 in Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gay Oliver Bash's memorial?
Latitude: 40.0699997
Longitude: -101.5318985

Family Members:

Parent

James Orville Bash

(1879 - 1947)

Flossie Ellen Artist Bash

(1888 - 1945)

Spouse

Stella Stute Bash

(1919 - 2012)

Siblings

Clinton Artist Bash

(1910 - 1989)

Vonda Isabelle Bash Burr

(1919 - 1978)

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