Lowell D. Bass was a farmer
Lowell D. Bass, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on November 2, 1934, in Ada, Ohio, to Chester Hoyt and Catherine Imogene (Shrider) Bass. On May 26, 1956, Lowell married Lila J. (Christman) Bass, and she survives Ada.
Also surviving are his two sons: Bob (Elaine) Bass and Bill (Beth Ann) Bass all of Ada; five grandchildren: Aaron Bass, Hannah (Nathan) McCullough, Trent (Morgan) Bass, Dalton (Kendra) Bass and Levi (Tori) Bass; six great grandchildren: Brantley, Brooklyn, Blaine, Ansley, Aubrey and Will; and a sister, Janice Shannon of South Carolina.
Lowell was preceded in death by his parents; son, Roger Bass; and grandson, Ian Bass.
Lowell was in partnership with his son, Bob, raising cattle. He was a mechanic and factory worker, but most of his life, a farmer. He was a previous member of the Ada Farmers Exchange. Lowell was a U.S. Army veteran. Lowell was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lima.
A memorial service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service on Wednesday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
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