Betty Jo Bast
March 4, 1933 - January 26, 2021
Betty Jo Bast, 87 Okeechobee – Betty Jo Bast died January 26, 2021. She was born March 4, 1933 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Woodrow and Josephine (Sutton) Evans. A resident of Okeechobee for 46 years, she was a member of More 2 Life Ministries. She worked for the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for many years. She and her husband, Butch, were the founders of Butch’s Fish Camp. She enjoyed genealogy and was involved with the Genealogy Society. Mrs. Bast was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Butch Bast; and son, Terry Bast. She is survived by her sons, Michael “Mickey” Bast (Linda) and Timmy Bast (Regina), all of Okeechobee; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the cancer charity of your choice. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
Betty Jo Bast, 87 Okeechobee – Betty Jo Bast died January 26, 2021. She was born March 4, 1933 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Woodrow and Josephine (Sutton) Evans. A resident of Okeechobee for 46 years, she was a member of More 2 Life... View Obituary & Service Information