James Bast
July 31, 1934 ~ January 4, 2014
James C. Bast age 79 of Nashua died Saturday, January 4, 2014, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014, at St. John Lutheran Church, Nashua.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City with David Bast, Daniel Bast, Bob Bast, Steve Sudol, Rich Bast, and Jason Huffman serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home – Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
James Carl Bast was born July 31, 1934, the son of Earl and Edna (Posekany) Bast in rural Hudson Black Hawk County.
Jim attended school in Ionia graduating from Ionia High School in 1955. After completing high school, Jim was drafted into the United States Navy. Jim honorably served his country and was discharged in November of 1956.
After his time in the service, Jim started working for The Brick and Tile Company in Sheffield. Then, he started working for the Waterloo Valve Spring Company, working there for several years. In 1972, Jim started working for Sara Lee in New Hampton. Jim retired from Sara Lee in 1996 after 24 years of service.
During retirement, Jim enjoyed volunteering at 11th Street Chautaqua Guest Home in Charles City. He spent time working on his lawn, and tending to his garden. He was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Cliff Bast of Nashua, Donald (Marvlyon) Bast of Nashua, along with several nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Calvin Bast; sister, Verna Bast; sister-in-law, Sally Bast; and nephew, Rich Bast.
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We will greatly miss Jim for a lot of things. He was always a great neighbor and friend. When visiting with Jim he always had a story to tell from years past.. I know we heard the 454 on the fender story a lot plus he would always compare the weather we were having from years past what it was going to be like. There are so many memories that we will never forget of Jim. When knowing Jim we all know he had a real faith for God and so this makes it so much easier knowing he will be going to the Lords house now and be with him. We will miss you. The Whole Sudol Family
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So sorry for your loss.
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Phyllis & I I are really sorry to read that Jim passed away. We got to know him at St. John Lutheran Church and always enjoyed having coffee with him during Fellowship Time after Sunday services.
Jim you will be missed greatly by all the residents and staff at 11th St, Chautauqua Guest Home. I could always count you to be there on Thursday mornings for our coffee time with the residents. I also could count on you there for Happy Hour. Your great smile and up beat attitude was always welcomed. You could talk to anyone. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Sheila Riden Activity Director 11th St. Chautauqua and all the residents.
I knew Jim from Sara Lee. He was pleasant to work with and always nice to talk to. Please accept my sympathy.
Such a nice fellow. Always had a smile on his face and had time to visit. Jim will be missed. On many occassions Jim would visit my mother at 11 th. Street, even though Ella didn’t know him…God Bless you Jim…RIP….
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We enjoyed working with Jim at Sara Lee, he will be misse….