John Bass Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Bass of Fontanelle, Iowa, born in Laurel, Nebraska, who passed away on November 11, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Bass and Mae Bass (Papenhausen); his stepfather Lester Weaver; his wife Bernice Bass; his brothers, George and Stanley Bass; his brother-in-law Wayne Brown; his granddaughter Karen Wood; and his great grandchildren, Timothy Wood and Ava Farrand.
He is survived by: his children, Diane Carol (Darwin) of Jefferson, Charlene Kathryn (Dean) of Coralville, Iowa and Jim Marion (Kathy) of Fontanelle; and his sisters-in-law, Mary Bass of Banning, CA, Phyllis Brown of Bayard, Elaine Seaman (Robert) of Carroll and Lois Taylor (Merlin) of Cedar Falls, Iowa. He is also survived by six grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; brothers.
Open Visitation with family not present: Will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Steen Funeral Home in Fontanelle from 2:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family and funeral home requests masks must be worn and social distancing to be practiced.
Memorials may be directed to the John Bass memorial fund to be established at a later date.
