Martha Jane Gast's Obituary
Martha Jane Gast, 89, a N. Ft. Myers resident since 1982, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born January 24, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN to Doyle and Hazel Rafnel, now deceased. Martha attended Indiana University. Marty worked at The Southwest Florida Water District. Marty enjoyed family times, the beach, golfing, cards, fishing and social activities with her many friends at Six Lakes.She is survived by her husband, John L. Gast of N. Ft. Myers; two children, Sherry Haas (Gary) and John Barker (Fran) both of Ft. Myers; five step children, Nancy Holle, Dick Gast (Jackie) and Jennifer Arrowood (Dean) of Indianapolis; Chuck Gast (Diana) of Dayton, OH, Becky Adams (Gary) of Vale, NC, daughter in-law, Denise Hawkins (Mark Gast deceased) of Frankfort, IN; 16 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild, as well as numerous extended family members. She will be greatly missed.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 20115 Tamiami Trail North, N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555.
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