Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Hashim , Vincent J.   January 18, 2006
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The Bakersfield Californian
Hashim, Vincent J.    
 
Vincent J. Hashim 
Services: Sat., Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. 

Vincent J. Hashim was born on January 4, 1924 and passed away on January 18, 
2006 at the age of 82 from Alzheimers disease. He is survived by his wife of 
60 years, Anita; son, Paul Hashim and wife, Sondra; daughter, Annette Davis 
and son-in-law, Arthur; sister, Ann Lopresti and brother-in-law, Frank; 
grandchildren, Lesa Hashim, Aaron and Michelle Hashim, Jennifer Davis and 
Bella Hashim; and his niece, Mary Diane. Vincent Hashim moved to Bakersfield, 
CA in 1931 and was a graduate of the first four-year class of East Bakersfield 
High School in 1942. After high school, Vincent served in the Navy aboard a 
submarine during World War II. When he returned home from the war, he married 
his high school sweetheart Anita Hashim. Vince was the proprietor of 
supermarkets in Bakersfield for almost 30 years, including Vincents 
Supermarket, which was best-known for its friendly atmosphere, quality 
produce, and Vinces larger-than-life smile. He was ever-present on the 
supermarket floor and greeted the majority of his customers by their first 
names. He took an unusual stance in 1972 by replacing the stores liquor 
department with a bible bookstore. Vincent retired from the retail business in 
1976 and with his children established Bakersfield Produce and Distributing 
Company, a produce brokerage business. Vince was a very sociable person who 
enjoyed interacting with the community. He served as the first Bakersfield 
President of Teen Challenge, was a past-President of the Grocers Association 
and the Kern County Food Dealers Association, and a member of Valley Baptist 
Church. As a member of Stockdale Country Club, Vincent was an avid golfer and 
excelled at table tennis. Vince will always be remembered for his outgoing 
nature, his friendly smile, his loyalty to his friends, and his dedication and 
generosity to his family. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 20, 
2006, from 12-9 p.m., at Greenlawn South, 2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA. A 
funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., 
also at Greenlawn South. Pastor Phil Neighbors from Valley Baptist will 
officiate. Reception to immediately follow. 

Legacy.com
 
Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 1/19/2006 - 1/20/2006.  


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