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John Bass

1924 - 2011

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Linda Breneman (Hamilton) posted a condolence

Friday, September 16, 2011

I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I remember him from days of softball and baseball. He always had a smile on his face. He was one person that influenced me as to how to treat a person of a different color. You didn't treat them any different than anyone else and he treated you the same way. He was a wonderful man. I always looked forward to seeing him at the bowling alley. He was so easy to talk to. He just loved people. I know that you will all miss him dearly. My prayer are with you at this time of saddness.

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Clay Beshore posted a condolence

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Dear Jay, Rosemary and Family, I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I have such fond memories of John from my years growing up in Iola. From him behind the plate, umpiring little league, to Saturday mornings at Country Lanes and the great time he, Kyle McCammon and I had attending the NAIA tournament in KC. I know he will be missed by so many. May you feel God's embrace during this difficult time. Clay

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Marilyn Maier posted a condolence

Friday, September 9, 2011

Jay and Family, I was so saddened to here of the passing of your father. He touched so many lives through the years. He always kenw who you were and always had time to visit. Memories are the legacy of love of such well-lived life. God Bless, Marilyn and Family

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Leah Oswald posted a condolence

Friday, September 9, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the Bass family. John was always such a nice man to visit with. I came to Iola as an adult, therefore I didn't know about his involvement with the youth actitivites of Iola. I just knew he was a respected man of the community and now I know more of his story. 8May his legacy live on.

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roger brooks posted a condolence

Thursday, September 8, 2011

i was very sorry to hear of john's passing! he was a blessing to iola! and was such a huge hearted supporter of sports but certainly as i remembered him and his family back when i was growing up back in the 60's baseball wasn't baseball without john and wendell being involved! it's a sad day for iola. thanks john for just being there! you made a difference!

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Teresa Edwards posted a condolence

Thursday, September 8, 2011

My heart sank when I heard of John's death. I have known him almost my entire life. As a child, he was the reason I loved Saturday bowling from the time I was able to pick up a ball! The positive encouragement he gave with his coaching ability!I don't think he ever met a stranger! Such a wonderful man! I, as well as many others in the Iola area, have special memories we hold dear in our hearts. John, May you rest in peace as your family fights to understand why you had to leave them. My condolence to the family...

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Kevin Audley posted a condolence

Thursday, September 8, 2011

I'm saddened by your loss. I know he will be missed by many.

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ROSALIND LEAPHEART posted a condolence

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Rosemary, I am so sorry for your loss of JOHN he was a great friend and a joy and was soft spoken with a sense of humor i really enjoyed vien him,whsiting with i one day was trying to bowl, he would give me pointers, and then laugh and say you will get it. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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Joe Myers posted a condolence

Thursday, September 8, 2011

John and his brother were mainstays when I got my first job, keeping score and announcing PeeWee and Little League games at Basset. I think they fought racism simply by being men of integrity and made Iola a better place.

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Kyle McCammon posted a condolence

Thursday, September 8, 2011

No other person outside my immediate family has influenced me in such a profoundly positive manner as did John. Like another father, John was my mentor and my friend.

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Charlie Larzalere posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss. John touched so many lives and helped guide the youth of Iola whether he was umpiring ball games or teaching us how to bowl. We'll never forget the time he spent with each of us to make us all better people. God bless him and keep him safe.

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Janet Thummel Wilson posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Jay and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He had a kind word for everyone he met. His patience at the bowling alley when giving me tips when I first started to bowl. May you keep in your heart the many happy memories of him forever. Thinking of you. Janet Thummel Wilson

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Kathy (Snell) Shults posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Was so sorry to hear of the loss of a great man! He will be missed by many. Will always remember him behind the home plate at our girls softball games. There will be a special place in Heaven for him, I am sure. My thoughts go out to his family. May God bless and comfort you all.

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Gretchen Murray posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

John was near and dear to our family as well as his wife Rosemary, his sons and daughter. He was dedicated to the children of Iola in his service as umpire to the baseball and softball leagues. He always had a kind word to say and a smile on his face. John new you by name. He loved everyone and everyone loved him dearly. He will be missed but not forgotten. My condolences to the family and may God bless you.

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Gail Nusbaum posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers is with the whole family. I have fond memories of John. I can remember when he umpire for the softball league. Then he also helped out with the youth bowling league. He got me to start bowling. I would enjoy talking to him. John was a wonderful person and will greatly missed.

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Danny and Marta Riebel posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to John's family. He was such a GREAT man. We are blessed to have known him. We have such fond memories of him. God Bless.

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Warren Sicka posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

I have a lot of fond memories of John umpiring behind home plate during the late 50's. I was a catcher and if there was a questionable call he would lift up his mask and spit. That is when you knew the call would not be changed and that he had made the right call? My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. He will be missed! Warren

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Teresa Ross posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

John was a great, great man...many, many fond memories of him and many fun talks we always had...I still remmeber the last talk we had. He always on key. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Toby & Teresa Ross

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Dan Creitz posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. John was a just a fantastic man. Dan and Shaila Creitz

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Steve and Kelly Sigg posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Jay and Family, Although no words can really help to ease your loss, just know that you are very close in our every thought and prayer.We always loved catching up with your dad everytime we saw him, what a wonderful man he was. Fondly, Steve and Kelly

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