John Ival Bass
Born: Tue., Jan. 10, 1928
Died: Thu., May 31, 2012
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sat., Jun. 02, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sat., Jun. 02, 2012
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
12:30 PM Mon., Jun. 04, 2012
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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John Ival Bass, age 84, a resident of Pasadena for 49 years, died on May 31, 2012 at his home.
He was born on January 10, 1928, in Kayford, West Virginia, to the late Margaret and Jerry Bass. After serving as a Corporal in the US Army, he worked as a dispatcher for Preston Trucking, and in the personnel division of the Baltimore Sunpapers. He donated his time as a cubmaster and scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts, and enjoyed gardening and painting.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years: Geraldine C. Bass; his sister Laura Seal; and three brothers: Norman, Kermit, and Jerrry Bass, Jr.
He is survived by his four sons: John Bass, Jr. of Pasadena, Jeffrey Bass and his wife Debbie, of Glen Burnie, James Bass and his wife Terri, of Pasadena, and Jay Bass and his wife Sue, of Pasadena; two brothers: Jack Bass of Norfolk, VA and Dennis Bass of Kentucky; nine grandchildren: Jeffrey, Jr., Justin, Jordan, Jessica, Joe, Julie, Mary, Chris, and Heather, and two great grandchildren.
Family requests friends visit on Saturday from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 12:30 PM at the funeral home, with Rev. Joe Cadden officiating. His burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Park, next to his wife. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Jim Quigley
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Posted Sat June 02, 2012
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Cousin's and Family,
Many fond memories of your Mom & Dad and the times together down on Harlem Hill off Stoney Creek. I can hear your Dad's infectious laughter as I write.
There are so many joyful memories:
Visiting the Bass's at Christmas, sledding down the dirt road behind your house after a big snow, crabbing off-the-pier, watching the boats go by from your back porch, watching cars cross the bridge listening to the whine of the tires as they rolled across the steel grate of the drawbridge, the excitement of the screaming ghost that flew down from the 2nd floor window when we came trick-or-treating at Halloween, July 4th firecrackers, the laughter, the music & the steamed crabs at the joining together of the Bass's, Murphy's, Cadden's and Quigley's every summer sitting under the willow tree in your front yard... and of course wonderful memories of your mother and her gentle spirit.(Especially the day she patched up the Quigley Boys after a high speed crash of an overloaded bike at the bottom of Harlem Hill where we learned what serious road-rash felt and looked like - Ouch, that one still hurts when I think about it.)
Wishing you all Peace & Joy as you reflect on your Dad's life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you this weekend. I am so sorry that I will not be able to join you from NC.
Peace, Love and Joy,
Cousin Jimmy Quigley
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Patrick & Trish Quigley
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Posted Sat June 02, 2012
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I just learned of Uncle John's passing and was saddened to hear of his death. Trish and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bass family and will keep you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
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Bernie & Katherine Mitzler
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Posted Mon June 04, 2012
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Bernie and I were so sorry to hear of Jeff's Father's passing. We are sorry we cannot be there to express our sympathy and help any way possible. Please know you are in our Prayers. Love - Bernie and Katherine
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Bernie & Katherine Mitzler
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Posted Mon June 04, 2012
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Bernie and I were so sorry to hear of Jeff''s Father''s passing. We are sorry we cannot be there to express our sympathy and help any way possible. Please know you are in our Prayers. Love - Bernie and Katherine
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kathleen.peeler@gmail.com
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Posted Tue June 05, 2012
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My dear Uncle John, you had such a wonderful way about yourself. Your funny faces you always made, your natural smile and laughter were so inviting. We will truly miss you, but we know you are finally home now with Aunt Jerry and we celebrate your life. Will always keep your memories in my heart.
Kathleen
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