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2014
CHARLES A. BASHAW Born: February 16, 1922; In Ludington, Mich. Died: April 15, 2014; In Geneva Charles A. Bashaw, age 92, of Batavia, former longtime resident of Geneva, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva surrounded by his family. He was born February 16, 1922 in Ludington, Michigan, son of Jacob and Irene (Laurain) Bashaw. Charles proudly served his country during World War II in the Navy until 1946. He then received his Bachelor's degree in teaching from Central Michigan and his Master's degree from Michigan State. He began his teaching career in Michigan and eventually moved and accepted a position with the Geneva School district where he was a devoted teacher and coach from 1955 until his retirement in 1984. He coached lightweight football for 27 years and served as an announcer and timekeeper for 35 years for Geneva basketball and football games. Charles even spent his summers surrounded by kids, working at the Geneva Pool for 24 years. In his retirement years he also worked at Frank's Finer Foods in Geneva. Charles is blessed with a loving family; sons Bruce (Christine) Bashaw of Batavia, Dave of Aurora, Tom of Wisconsin, and Don (Shana) of Naperville; grandchildren Ryan, Michael, Jake, Lizzy, and Nikki Bashaw; sisters Doris Preiss and Phyliss Jonassen. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; sister Eldean Jankowski; daughter Barbara in 1989; and his loving wife Jean in 1999. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 11:00 am at United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton Street, Geneva with Reverend Robert Hamilton III officiating. Following the service, full military honors will be presented. Burial will be held privately at Garfield Cemetery in Campton Township. Visitation will be held Friday, April 18 from 4-8 pm at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Geneva High School Sports Booster Club, 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva, Illinois 60134 or United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134 would be appreciated. For information, call 630-232-8233 or visit www.malonefh.com.
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Bashaw family I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God continue to comfort you with memories of him. Julia Halle williams
May 12, 2014
Mr. Bashaw was and always will be a awesome teacher and mentor in my life. I have many fond memories talking to him either at the Geneva pool, Geneva High or even at Frank's Finer Foods. A true gentle and kind man that Geneva residents loved and cherished. He will be missed but always remembered fondly.
Kim Fraser
April 26, 2014
...a great dad, devoted husband and a really good friend to all that knew him. Truly one of the 'good guys' and he will be missed by all.
Doug and Lori Van De Mark
Doug Van De Mark
April 23, 2014
I had Mr. Bashaw as a teacher in the early seventies. He was very understated but got the point across. Mrs. Bashaw was brilliant as a teacher once you got to know her. She was bullied as a substitute but was a very intelligent woman and deserved more respect than she got. I learned a lot about life from them both.
A. L. Fikar
April 22, 2014
A True Legend and wonderful man!!
Chris Kelley
April 19, 2014
One of the kindest and most patient men I've ever met. Your a Dad left you a great legacy. My condolences.
Jim Nelson
April 18, 2014
A fine man who helped mold the youth of Geneva. We will miss him but his spirit will live forever in all the peoples lives he touched. My fondest memories are from his summers at the pool. I can see him now doing the daily water checks while we swam about in our glorious youthful summers. Rest in Peace Mr. Bashaw.
Randy Young
April 18, 2014
I knew and taught with Chuck at the Middle School for many, many years. He was a fine, upstanding, trusting, humble man who I was proud to know. God bless you, Chuck.
Ted Hoss
April 17, 2014
My Condolence to Mr.B's family, so many memories of him through out the years from the 60's-90's wonderful person
Ernie and Linda Jude
April 17, 2014
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