Beatrice A. (Blodgett) Mast

Beatrice Alberta “Bea” Mast, age 87 of Goshen, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Majestic Care of Goshen. Bea, or “Aunt Bea” as she was affectionately known by many, was born March 29, 1934, to the late Nicholas and Nettie (Davis) Blodgett. Her first marriage was to Charles Kyle and together they had two children: Lisa and Charles “Butch” Kyle.  In 1969, Bea married Melvin Mast in Bristol, Indiana and became the stepmother to Annette Mast and Terry Mast.  The Mast’s made their home in Middlebury, Indiana for many years before moving to their retirement home in Howe, Indiana.  Bea and Melvin celebrated 36 years of marriage before he passed away in 2005.

Surviving is her daughter Lisa Hernley and her husband Jeff of Milford, Indiana, her stepdaughter Annette Mast, her stepson Terry Mast and his wife Tammy of Niles, Michigan, her daughter-in-law Kim Kyle of Kannapolis, North Carolina, 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.  Her son, Charles “Butch” Kyle and all her siblings all preceded her in death as well.

Following Bea’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Osceola has been entrusted with her care.

Bea was employed in her younger years at the family doctor’s office in Bristol before becoming a homemaker.  In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, gardening and fishing.   She was also a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church of Goshen where she sang in the choir.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.Alz.org , or Goshen Home Care and Hospice at www.GoshenHealth.com .  To light a virtual candle in her memory, share a story of her life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.