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John Stephen Bass

Male 1940 - 2017  (76 years)

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  • Name John Stephen Bass 
    Birth 17 Oct 1940 
    Gender Male 
    Death 20 Feb 2017 
    Notes 
    • The Shelbyville News, Indiana, Tuesday, February 21, 2017
      John S. Bass

      John Stephen Bass, 76, of Shelbyville passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis.

      He was born October 17, 1940 in Knightstown, the son of Verle and Ruth (Kanouse) Bass. He married Beverly Latimer Bass on June 24, 1983, and she survives.

      John is also survived by his sons, Todd Bass and wife, Julie, of Madison, Brad Bass and wife, Jana, of Shelbyville, and Mike Bass of Indianapolis; step-sons, Norman Latimer and significant other, Dianna, of Denim Springs, Louisiana, and Scott Latimer and wife, Tracie, of Shelbyville; step-daughter, Cindy Pierce and husband, Melvin, of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Chris, Jessica, Amy, Joel, Riley, Jennifer, Julie, Jessica, Brandon, Nick, Derek, Nathan, Tyler, Katie and Jessica; and several great-grandchildren.

      He was preceded in death by his parents.

      John graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1958.

      He was a machinist for over 40 years. John retired from Ryobi in 2004, and had worked for several other companies including Chrysler.

      John was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 2118, Sons of the American Legion, and longtime member of Eagles Aerie Lodge No. 766.

      He was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. John followed the Pirates and Marlins in baseball, when his grandson Chris played for them.

      John also enjoyed watching NASCAR and Indiana University Basketball.

      He loved to golf.

      Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

      Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at the funeral home.

      Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

      Online condolences may be shared with John's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

    Person ID I59754  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 7 Jun 2024 

    Father Verle Mcclure Bass,   b. 4 Feb 1905, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Dec 1968, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Ruth F. Kanouse,   b. 29 Oct 1911, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Feb 1969, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years) 
    Family ID F20158  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Beverly Jane Scott,   b. 13 Nov 1944   d. 4 Jun 2024 (Age 79 years) 
    Family ID F2216  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 7 Jun 2024