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Vic West
September 28, 2023
Didn't know too much about you. But knew of you. You were a good man.
David Cowles
February 11, 2023
I believe my dad, Bob Cowles, was Father Bast's administrative assistant at CCS/CSS on Speedway. My dad was a Social Work administrator who specialized in developing social service programs and agencies from mere ideas to fully staffed, federally funded programs or agencies. He always referred to him as Monsignor Bast. Was Charles Bast a Monsignor at the time he was at CCS/CSS on Speedway near Stone?
Stan and Kathi Dodge
October 25, 2011
Dear Mary ~ So stunned to learn from you tonight of Charlie's passing. An extraordinary man -- so loved, cherished and admired by his family and many friends. Our love and prayers are with you as you continue to recover.
Gini Arthur
May 5, 2011
There never seems to be enough time. I had talked to Chuck many years ago after moving to Arizona and finding out he was in Tucson but never made the time to meet and chat with him. We were classmates at St Boniface Grade School in Edwardsville, Ill for 8 years (one of the Garde girls). My sincere condolences to your family.
Lynn Fuller
May 5, 2011
Wonderful memories of you and Charlie and the B&B. We will all miss him...his warmth, caring, and humor. You are in my prayers.
Bonita Schwengel
May 5, 2011
It has been many decades since we were neighbors back on Second Street then later at Leclaire, but I remember the Bast family fondly. I am so sorry to hear of Chuck's (as I remember him) passing. My condolences to all of his siblings.
Trudy Bast -Snell
May 4, 2011
My prayers are with the family , may God give you strength and comfort in this difficult time.. And may the Good Lord watch over Mary during her recovery.. Trudy (Bast) Snell Edwardsville Illinois
Ree&Michael Wolken/Garigan
May 2, 2011
Karen, Our prayers are with you for Mary and of her husband and good friend of all the Garigans "Charlie". God Bless him and heal Mary.I will always remember you and Mary from the Academy ,those were some times we had there ,what a terrific school.Wish we had those kind now.All our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Farrell Mauger
May 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great loss. Joanie Farrell Mauger 69'.
Steve, Linda and Meighan Kirkpatrick
May 2, 2011
Dear Mary and the Bast family,
We hope you are comforted by wonderful memories of Charlie - we certainly are. Not a day has gone by without a smile brought about by thinking of times we shared with Charlie and his family. He was a great friend - kind, generous, wise and fun. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Salpointe Catholic High School
May 2, 2011
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to Mr. Bast's family and friends. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Betsy Wilson
May 2, 2011
I have many warm memories of "Padre" from my early teens visiting the Anvil Ranch where he loved to be. He was such a kind, caring, benevolent man - a gentle friend and advisor who was never, in spite of his vocation, "preachy". My husband and I visited him when he and Mary moved to Greer, and he was so happy in his life with her. Our deepest condolences to Mary and family.
Parishioner
May 1, 2011
Remembered from St. Pius Church....my thoughts and prayers go with him and his family.
Tom and Brenda Campbell
May 1, 2011
Dear Loretta and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at a most difficult time.
We hope that as your hearts begin to heal and special memories remain that you will feel comfort and strength from having such a wonderful man touch so many lives in
such a possitive way.
Sincerely,
Tom and Brenda Campbell
Leslie Esparza
May 1, 2011
He will always be "Father Bast" to me. I was his first convert in the early 60's when he was a priest at St. Augustine's Cathedral. He was very patient, caring, and understanding while giving me instruction for becoming a Catholic. He had a lasting influence on my life.
May 1, 2011
Dear Family of Charles Bast
This is to express our sincere condolences on the sudden death of Chuckie. There are so many fond memories of the Bast family. My mother, Louise (Bast) Agles always called Charles Chuckie, hence the reference herein. May God bless and keep you.
Sincerely,
Chuck and Patricia Agles
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Benita Gettel
May 1, 2011
condolences to family and friends....a wonderful man who influenced so many in a postive way...Heaven gained another angel....I am glad our paths crossed many years ago...
Bill & Mary Downey
May 1, 2011
Oh, there are so Many Memories for us to even begin. Charlie will always be in our thoughts and prayers. HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND.
Mary, we'll always be there for you GET WELL..
Bronco Billy & Lady Mary
Chaplain Ruth Furfaro
May 1, 2011
Dear Mary & family: Sorry to hear about the death of Charley. I ran into a friend of yours who was a patient at UMC and she told me about the two of you. I hope you are feeling OK and recover soon.
My prayers are with you and your family.
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