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Alice Katherine Eby

Female 1931 - 2016  (84 years)


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  • Name Alice Katherine Eby 
    Born 11 Oct 1931  Mounton, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID 028076A0010F254DA28761C4FF772D6D780F 
    Died 4 Aug 2016  Kirsville Manor Care, Kirksville, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Ad Express & Daily Iowegian, Centerville, Iowa, Wednesday, August 20, 2016
      Alice Katherine Bassett

      Alice Katherine Bassett passed away Aug. 4, 2016 in Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville, Missouri.

      Katherine was born Oct. 11, 1931 to Richard Roland Eby and Ella Beatrice (Wilson) Eby in Moulton, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Austin Wayne Bassett on Feb. 12, 1950.

      Katherine is survived by her husband Wayne; and two daughters, Pamela Brand (Dr. Ronald) of Kirksville, Missouri and Terri Bassett (Frank Hein) of Ventura, California. Also surviving are one sister, Suela Lotridge (Gary) of South Bend, Indiana; one nephew, the Rev. Todd Lotridge (Ann Marie) of South Bend, Indiana and one niece, Cynthia Johnston (Robert) of Lowell, Michigan.

      Katherine and her husband Wayne owned and ran the family newspaper The Moulton Tribune in Moulton, Iowa from1961 to 1977 as the third generation of her family to do so. She did it all - from linotype operator to columnist and editor. This operation gave rise to a photography business - Bassett Photo where she and Wayne specialized in wedding photography. She recently remarked that this was her favorite job. She loved being part of all those happy beginnings.

      While living in Moulton, Katherine was instrumental in building the Garrett Memorial Library serving on the board of trustees, including three years as chairman, during the library's construction and early years of operation. She was a member of Chapter F P.E.O, the Order of Eastern Star and the Moulton Methodist Church where she was often found playing the organ.

      In 1977 the Tribune was sold, but Katherine continued to work as editor and columnist for the new owners until 1985. During this time Bassett Photo thrived, however when Wayne sustained serious injuries in a plane crash, Katherine kept the business going on her own with a little help from her daughter, Pam. In 1985 Wayne and Katherine started a new adventure. After living briefly in Dayton, Ohio, the couple made their home in Warner-Robins, Georgia where they were both civilian employees of the U.S. Air Force at Robins Air Force Base until their retirement in 2006.

      Katherine was an accomplished seamstress, who took great delight in creating beautiful dresses for Barbie dolls which she then donated to charity at Christmas time. She loved books and was an avid Harry Potter fan. A friend in Georgia says, "Katherine was an overcomer." When life threw daunting challenges into her path, Katherine Bassett rose up to meet them. Her strength and love will be missed by her family and all those whose lives she touched.

      A small graveside service is planned for family and friends in Moulton, Iowa on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

      Memorials are suggested to the hearinghealthfoundation.org.
    Person ID I15496  7B William Bassett of Cross Plains, Indiana
    Last Modified 18 Aug 2016 

    Father Richard Roland Eby 
    Mother Ella Beatrice Wilson 
    Family ID F22  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Austin Wayne Bassett,   b. 5 Dec 1928,   d. 4 May 2019  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 12 Feb 1950 
    Children 
     1. Terri Bassett
    Last Modified 18 Aug 2016 
    Family ID F476  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart