Edward Lee Bass

Edward Lee Bass of McCook passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Community Hospital. He was 84 years old. Ed was born at Fairfax, OK on June 21, 1934, to parents Chauncie Fenton and Flossie Jane (Montgomery) Bass. The family eventually moved to Sterling, CO where Ed graduated from Sterling High School in 1953. Ed served in the US Army for two years. Following his honorable discharge, he met the love of his life at the Blue Bird Caf in Sterling where his future wife was working. He was united in marriage to Inez Marie Tadolini on October 16, 1960. They made their home in Sterling until 1962, at which time they moved to the Culbertson community. In 1966, they moved to McCook. Ed worked in the oil fields all of his working years retiring from Marathon Oil Company. However, after his retirement he continued to work for Burton Well Service. Ed was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church, McCook Eagles and Elks Lodge. He served as County Commissioner for Red Willow County District 3. His passion was hunting, mostly pheasants, fishing, snake hunting, and golf. He was an Oklahoma Sooner fan which caused him a lot of ribbing from family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Chauncie and Flossie Bass; his beloved wife of 58 years, Inez Bass on October 14, 2018; and two brothers, Jack Bass and CL Bass. Survivors include his son, Randy (Joan) Bass of Culbertson and their three daughters, Katherine "Katie" Bass (Dave Malnar) and their children, Parker and Reece of Lincoln, Courtney (Emery) Quint and their children, Autumn, Alexis, and Austin, and Margaret "Maggie" (Scott) Repass all of McCook; son, Larry "Red" Bass of McCook and his son, Jordan (Robin) Bass and their children, Julian and Charlotte of Lawrence, KS; sister, Geraldine Lambrecht of Shreveport, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Memorials may be given in his name. Visitation will be at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 9:00 a.m. until time of Rosary which will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 31, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Rosary Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Wednesday, January 30, 2019 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Mass of Christian Burial St. Patrick's Catholic Church Thursday, January 31, 2019 11:00 AM 409 East F Street McCook, Nebraska 69001