BASE, Devon J., 84, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 28th, 2015. He was born in Madison Twsp., IN and a U.S. Navy Veteran. Devon was a retired Electrical Engineer, moving to Sebring in 2003 from South Bend, IN. A Past Master of Lakeville, Lodge #353 and Past Pres of St. Joseph County Past Masters; Past Patron of Lakeville, OES #479. In Sebring her served as a board member and volunteer for Friends of the Library. A member of OES #126, Sebring. Devon is survived by his loving wife, Melba L. Base, Sebring; daughters, Mary (Rich) Sigler, Bowling Green, KY and Marsha Base, Jacksonville, FL; brother, Virgil Base, Phoenix, AZ; sisters Ardis R. Base, Phoenix, AZ and Leona (John) Strickland, Granger, IN; granddaughter, Rachel (Will) Rody and their son, James Matthew Rody. A celebration of his Life with Pastor A.C. Bryant officiating and a service by Order of Eastern Star, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11:00 am at Morris Funeral Chapel. Memorials are requested to Champion for Children or Friends of the Library.
Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in his Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl.
Survived By
Melba L. Base, Wife
Mary (Rich) Sigler, Daughter
Marsha Base, Daughter
Virgil Base, Brother
Ardis R. Base, Sister
Leona (John) Strickland, Sister
Rachel (Will) Rody, Granddaughter
James Matthew Rody, Great-Grandson
Facts
Place Of Birth: Madison Twsp., IN
Place of Death: Sebring, FL
Date Of Death: February 28, 2015
Served in the United States Navy.
Services
A celebration of his Life
with Pastor A.C. Bryant officiating
and a service by Order of Eastern Star,
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11:00 am
at Morris Funeral Chapel.