Gregor Ignatz Bast

Gregor Bast (late of Regina), passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and his wife, on Thursday, July 30, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Elvira, of 53 years; his parents John and Amelia Bast; brothers George, Sebastian, Adolf, and Johnny; sisters Mary Gelsinger and Whilhelmina Bitz; brothers-in-law Frank Gelsinger, Ben Bitz, Martin Benz, Gottlieb Ehmann; and sister-in-law Katherine Bast. Left to cherish Gregor’s memory are his eldest daughter Colleen and her family, son Michael (Janelle); grandson Grayson; son Joel (Audrey); daughter Diana (Justin); granddaughter Tenley and daughter Lindsay; and Gregor’s youngest daughter Brenda (Wayne) and her family; daughter Ashley (Josh) and son Justin (Celina). He is also survived by his sister Theresa Benz (Charlee Horst); sisters-in-law Dorothy Bast and Hilda Bast; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Gregor grew up in the surrounding community of Dilke, attended Taft School until he decided to take on farming full time. He met Elvira, the love of his life, at a local dance function. They married on a cold, stormy day (November 7, 1950). They welcomed their first daughter Colleen, followed by a second daughter Brenda to complete their family. Gregor enjoyed working in the fields, raising cattle and taking care of his farm animals. He and Elvira shared the daily farm duties together. Gregor was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to others. He was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He always exhibited great kindness and patience whenever he spent time with his grandchildren and was enjoying their various activities. Gregor loved dancing, polka music, telling jokes, listening to his wife play the piano/organ, attending church masses, playing checkers, going fishing, and playing/watching baseball. In lieu of flowers and because of his love of animals, donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society, PO Box 3143, Stn. Main, Regina, SK S4P 9Z9. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Bhagaloo, Dr. Kielley and all the nursing staff on 4A at the Pasqua Hospital for the wonderful care and support in making Gregor comfortable.

Arrangements under the direction of Lee Funeral Home and Crematorium, Regina, SK.