Vera Evelyn (Lester) Basher (1912 - 1975)

Born 26 Apr 1912 in New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of Lisle Basher — married 1939 in New Zealand

Died 14 Jan 1975 at age 62 in Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Biography

Vera Evelyn Lester, married name Basher, was born 26 April 1912, the daughter of Thomas Lester and Kate Pierce. Her birth was registered in 1912. ^[1]

In 1939, Vera married Lisle Basher. ^[2]

Vera Evelyn Basher died 14 January 1975. ^[3]

Press, 16 January 1975 - Page 23

Deaths

BASHER, Evelyn Vera, of 176 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton —On January 14, 1975, at Ashburton, loved wife of the late Lisle Basher, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and David Ward (Auckland). A Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Canterbury Crematorium, Linwood Avenue, This Day (Thursday), January 16, 1975, at 3.45 p.m. Lamb, A., and Hayward, Ltd. ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth NZ BDM 1912/10991 citing 26/04/1912 birth of Vera Evelyn LESTER (Parents: Evelyn Kate & Thomas)
2. ↑ Marriage NZ BDM 1939/4515; citing marriage of Vera Evelyn LESTER & Lisle BASHER
3. ↑ Death NZ BDM 1975/26851 Vera Evelyn BASHER, born 26 April 1911 [sic]
4. ↑ Death Notice Papers Past PRESS, VOLUME CXV, ISSUE 33743, 16 JANUARY 1975, PAGE 23