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Robert Oast Obituary
Asheville - Robert W. "Bob" Oast, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 13, surrounded by friends and family. Bob was born in New York City on August 21, 1927, to the late Dr. Samuel P. Oast. Jr., and Dorothy Harper Oast. He grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and Portsmouth, Virginia. He attended Christ School in Arden, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth.
From 1945 to 1947, he served in the US Army in Europe, where he attained the rank of sergeant, and commanded a tank squadron. Following his honorable discharge from the military, he attended Virginia Tech, graduating in 1951 with a degree in Forestry. Bob worked in forestry management in Trinity, Texas, and Sumter, South Carolina, before moving to Asheville in 1961 to work in lumber sales, retiring in the late 1990's.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Schwalenberg Oast of Portsmouth, whom he married in 1952, and his beloved grandaughter, Leigh-Ann Ashton Oast (daughter of son, Thomas). He is survived by a brother, Dr. Samuel P. Oast, III, of New York, son Thomas H,. Oast and wife Paula, son Robert W. Oast, Jr. and wife Tracy Rose, and grandson, Ryan Oast.
Bob enjoyed spending time in his neighborhood, where he lived for 50 years, and with his special friend, Edith "Mike" McDonaugh. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 16 at St. Eugene's Catholic Church with Father Pat Cahill officiating. The family will receive friends at Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Ave., Monday October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will follow at Lewis Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Eugene's Catholic Church, 72 Culvern Street, Asheville, NC 28804. Condolences may be sent through the website, www.Morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com
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Rick Winkenwerder
October 9, 2020
We were invited to help on some improvements on Bob's home on Evergreen Lane. Tommy & Bobby were there. We had some great memories we remembered together about Bob Sr. I loved some of the pictures that are still in the house. The beautiful wood siding & interior paneling. WOW!! Still building great memories. Thanks to the Oast family. --Rick & Maureen Winkenwerder
October 20, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of Bobs passing. It was truly an honor and a joy to have known him and have him as a friend. Dick Johannes.
Margaret Oast Mitchell
October 19, 2012
I was saddened to learn of the death of my cousin Bobby. Our prayers are with the family at this time. Deepest sympathy.
Zelkova Tree planted in Grove Park for Bob
Anne Marie & Cailar Doherty
October 18, 2012
We will both miss Bob's presence, his friendly waves, our gardening chats, asking Cailar about school. GPSMNA will be dedicating the tree planted in his honor at the picnic this Sunday. You are in our prayers.
October 17, 2012
i hyst sent a condolence but left out who was sending it - Cynthia Betty
October 17, 2012
i am crushed - so so may special memories with the Oast family - too may to recall - spent our childhood with the Oast family and others in the circle - he will be was a good friend and will br sorely missed - Tommy and Bobby - im so sorry:) Yall are in my prayers !
Elizabeth Oast McCombs
October 16, 2012
Dear Bob and Tommy,
Our family was so sad to learn of Bobby's death and very sorry not to have been at his service. I only met him a handful of times, but found him to be warm and charming...my father (Ed Oast) is crazy about him. I have very fond memories of both of you from when we swam in Aunt Dorothy's pool as children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love, Elizabeth Oast McCombs
October 16, 2012
Bob & Tommy,
I was saddened to learn of your father's death. I recall his sense of humor and his "look" and wry smile when he knew we were up to something. Bob was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your famiy.
Tommy McMahon
Lyle and Kathi Willis
October 15, 2012
Lyle and I are sorry for your loss. I enjoyed participating on the Tree Commission with Bob. Your family is in our prayers.
October 15, 2012
To Tom and Bobby-----It was my pleasure to have known Bob the short time that was allowed. Although I am unable to be at the service please know my heart and thoughts are with you both in this sorrowful time during the loss of your father.---- Paula oast
October 15, 2012
Thinking of all the family. He was a very special man. I will treasure memories of him at church and the ballfield......Julie Fields
Patsy Brison & Scott Camp
October 15, 2012
So sorry to hear about your Father. Scott & I send our thoughts to you and your family.
October 15, 2012
Rick and Maureen Winkenwerder,
To the Oast family,
We are thankful for his life and great friendship with Mr. Oast and his family.
Love, The Winks
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