71, of New Port Richey, FL entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 following a brief illness. Rev. Bashaw was born on April 5, 1946 in Springfield, VT. After graduating from Hinsdale High School (New Hampshire), he attended Southeastern Bible College in Lakeland, FL, where he met his wife, Doris "Joann" Kelly. They married in 1966 at Prichard Assembly of God Church in Prichard, AL.

After graduating in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in ministry and education, Rev. Bashaw served as associate pastor of the Tarpon Springs Assembly of God Church. He later attended Florida State University, graduating in 1973 with a master's degree in education leadership and adminstration. He served for 36 years in the Pasco County school system as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and Director of Student Services. In 2002-2003 he was nominated for Pasco County Administrator of the Year. Rev. Bashaw was preceded in passing by his parents, Albert V. and Gertrude M. (Burns) Bashaw; and brother, Gary L. Bashaw. He is survived by his wife of 51 years; his daughter, Shellie (Jack) Woods; his son, Steven Bashaw; three grandchildren, Jack and Sasha Woods, and Alivia Christmas (Bashaw); his sisters, Linda (Richard) Bump and Judy (Thomas) Williams; his sister-in-law, Olga Bashaw; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Rev. Bashaw was a man of deep faith who passionately loved Jesus as well as his family and friends. He often went to great lengths to help them and offer guidance. He would be touched to know he entered eternal life the same week as the late Rev. Billy Graham and would echo the pastor's words: "Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don't you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God."

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in New Port Richey, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 6310 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert BASHAW

11 Entries

Mary Ellen Stelnicki

March 14, 2018

Dear Joann, Shellie and Steven,

I am so sorry to hear that Al passed away. Many will miss him as he touched so many lives in the Pasco County school system. He was a great principal to work for and I also enjoyed working with him as a colleague when he was at the district office.

I will keep him in my prayers.

Frank Vitagliano

March 14, 2018

RIP Mr Bashaw. You were one of Mail Services Biggest Supporters. We all Loved You. You Were Very Special.

Charlene Milillo

March 12, 2018

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and role model. -Charlene Purdell Milillo LOLHS c/o 89

Ron & Linda Nichols

March 10, 2018

So sorry for your loss, Joann, Steven and Shellie. I just heard the news. Even though the loss is for family and friends, it is the believers blessed hope of entering heaven where our Lord is. We will remember our days as Pastors at First Assembly and the Sunday School class that Al taught.

March 8, 2018

Rest in Peace Uncle Johnny and give my love to Grams!

Love Vel

March 8, 2018

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Al Bashaw. He was assistant principal to Gordon Tucker at the newly built Bayonet Point Junior High School. My first teaching position was at that school and I fondly remember Al. That was around 1974. I remember we sure shared some laughs.
To his family, please accept my most sincere condolences. Thomas J. Reisdorph

Denise Janes

March 5, 2018

He was my boss when I was 16, and then again in my 40's. The school system is truly a family. You will be missed.

Mary Giella

March 4, 2018

A kind gentleman, a caring educator, a friend....that was Al. Thank you for the years you served the Pasco County school students.

Patricia Young

March 4, 2018

He was a very kind man. He was my principal, when I was in school.

Dwain Cox

March 4, 2018

Al was a great neighbor and a wonderful person. My wife and I will greatly miss him!

James F Ammann

March 3, 2018

Albert was always a kind and gentle person, from elementary school in our youth to high school, and being on the soccer team together . I am proud to have worked with Albert to bring our 50th high school class reunion together as he was happy to do. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him in life. God bless you and your family.

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