of Mountain View, AR
September 11, 1928 - June 25, 2020
Ora I Mast, 91 years of Mountain View passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2020. He was born in Middlebury, IN to the late Ira W. and Fannie (Bontrager) Mast September 11, 1928.
He was married to Edna Mae Schrock on August 19, 1951 and lived in matrimony 68 years. Ora was ordained to the ministry June 30, 1968. He relocated his family to Mountain View, Arkansas February 4, 1969 to pastor the Happy Hollow Mennonite Fellowship. He was faithful in his ministerial calling till his passing. He enjoyed friendly conversation with his family, friends, and whoever he met.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Alvin, Daniel, William, grandson, Karl Hess, and great-grandson Kendal Rangai, brothers-in-law, Leroy Schrock and Freeman Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae; son, Elowayne (Ester) Mast, Lincoln, Mo; daughters, Waneda (Glen) Bontrager, Mountain View, AR; Marcile (Tim) Hess Bluford, IL; 17 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin and Elmer, Middlebury, IN; John, Sarasota, FL; LeRoy, Mountain View, AR; Milo, Goshen, IN; Lee, Nappanee, IN; and sister-in-law, Doris Mast, Howe, IN.
Visitation will be 6 8 p.m, Monday, June 29, 2020, at the Happy Hollow Mennonite Fellowship.
Graveside services 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at the Blue Mountain Cemetery in Timbo, AR, with Brother Dale Hershberger and Brother Michael Mast officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made in his honor to:
Christian Aid Ministries
P.O. Box 360
Berlin, OH 44610
I am so sorry for your loss. The Mast and the Bontregers have bee great Christian assets to Stone Co. May God comfort you a during this time.
I have many happy memories of living with Ora and Edna Mae. They were such a Godly example and encouragement. My condolences are with the family at this time. May you feel The presence of Lord close in this time of grief.
I have many fond memories of this wonderful man preaching when I attended Bible school in the summers. He along with so many others made Bible school the most enjoyable part of my summers. I remember not being able to wait until it was time to have it. I would see him and Edna in the store and keep thinking man they look familiar. They would both glance at me in passing too but I don't think either of us could remember where we knew the other from. I regret so much not stopping and asking if I knew them from somewhere. Ora was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
I have fond memories of boarding at Ora and Edna Mae's place when I taught school at Happy Hollow many years ago. To the family of Ora: May Jesus be your Comfort as you mourn the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather.
It was always a treasure to get to visit with Mr. Ora when he stopped by West 66. He will be missed but we know he is home now and resting with the lord.
Ora was a Great Man of God. I will truely miss his visits and our conversations â¤ï¸
This loss is felt so keenly in our family for we have been truly blessed to know this godly man. His love for God and man was certainly evident.
I will remember meeting him at the post office when he took a stack of Bible tracts for a mass mailing. I remember thinking how much I appreciated him sharing God’s love with others. His work with the children at VBS has planted many seeds, the fruits of which he will see in heaven someday. His gentleness with the children and a ready smile at their antics I still see in my mind.
I am thankful that I had a long chat with him in a Walmart aisle just a couple of weeks ago. He shared many words of wisdom which included healthy living, trusting in God and doing the right thing.
As large as this loss is to us, I can’t imagine how huge of a hole is left in the lives of family and close friends. But the wonderful and blessed hope we have is that we will see him again walking on those golden streets. Hugs.
Our condolences to your family during this difficult time.
Mr. Mast was a kind person. I always enjoyed our talks. I will miss him. Prayers for the family
Mr. Mast was a kind, talented and wonderful man. He and his church were such a HUGE part of my childhood. They welcomed me in and truly loved me and cared about me. He picked me up for bible school every summer and would then take me home afterward. I have so great memories and was so fortunate to have had the privilege to know him. He was a truly Godly man who loved and cared about others. I loved him and his family just like my own. Even as an adult, he recognized me and spoke with me when I saw him. The world lost a wonderful man but Heaven gained an incredible angel. Thank you Mr. Mast for making a difference in my life, you will be missed by everyone.
Your legacy will never be forgotten. You taught me a lot about Jesus and life. Our chats we had, when I was there to buy milk, will always be very sweetly remembered and valued for the rest of my life. Kacie and I love you always.
Thoughts and prayers with each of you.
So sorry for your loss! Wish we could be with you through this difficult time.
Condolences to the family. Heaven gained a great angel.
RIP uncle Ora. You have lived a full life. Condolences to his wife Edna and children Waneta, Elewayne and Marcile