Bast, --- William, was born at Wellseley, Ont., Feb. 7, 1904; passed away at the Brooks, Alta., Hospital, Jan. 17, 1953; aged 48 y. 11 m. 10 d. Death came as the result of an asthmatic condition from which he suffered the greater part of his life. In March, 1942, he was married to Myrtle Buschert. He farmed in the Cartstairs community until 1949 when he with his family moved to Duchess. He united with the Mennonite Church as a young man, later reconsecrating his life to God, and remained a faithful member until death. By his friendly disposition he accumulated a wealth of friends. Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Delmare, Mary, and Ronald), and 5 brothers (Solomon, George, Simon, Aaron, and Moses, all of Ontario). One brother (Amos) preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the West Zion Mennonite Church, Jan. 21, with C.J. Ramer and Linford Hackman in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Bast, --- William, was born at Wellseley, Ont., Feb. 7, 1904; passed away at the Brooks, Alta., Hospital, Jan. 17, 1953; aged 48 y. 11 m. 10 d. Death came as the result of an asthmatic condition from which he suffered the greater part of his life. In March, 1942, he was married to Myrtle Buschert. He farmed in the Cartstairs community until 1949 when he with his family moved to Duchess. He united with the Mennonite Church as a young man, later reconsecrating his life to God, and remained a faithful member until death. By his friendly disposition he accumulated a wealth of friends. Surviving are his wife, 3 children (Delmare, Mary, and Ronald), and 5 brothers (Solomon, George, Simon, Aaron, and Moses, all of Ontario). One brother (Amos) preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the West Zion Mennonite Church, Jan. 21, with C.J. Ramer and Linford Hackman in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
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