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- Wife of 3B325437A3. Dick Marvin Bassett. He married Leanore Crowther, daughter of Edward Nehemiah and Estella (Evans) Crowther, on 3 Aug 1954 in Logan, Cache County, Utah. She was born 2 Dec 1930 in Malad, Oneida County, Idaho.
The Daily Hearld Thursday, December 5, 2002
Leonore Crowther Bassett, 72, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, formerly of Shafter, California, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2002. She was born December 2, 1930 in Malad City, Idaho to Edward N. and Estella Evans Crowther. She married Dick Bassett on August 3, 1954 in the Logan LDS Temple.
Leonore grew up in Malad and attended school there. She attended Utah State University and later BYU where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. Leonore taught first grade in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She and Dick later moved to Shafter, California where they raised their four children.
Leonore was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many positions including: Seminary Teacher, Relief Society President, and Primary President in addition to many other callings. Her favorite calling was teaching children in her home, church and school.
Leonore had a love for beautiful creations. She taught her children and grandchildren to love music and nature and to develop their talents in the service of others.
She is survived by her husband Dick of Pleasant Grove and four children: Yvonne Garzola, Pleasant Grove; Alyce (Walt Sangster, Ypsilianti, Mi; Craig (Debbie) Bassett, San Antonio, TX; Diane (John Read, Alexandria, VA; and 13 grandchildren. Additional survivors include two sisters: Valene Turner and SahRon (Woody) Jones and son-in-law, Gilbert Garzola. Her grandson, Tyler, three brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the Grove Creek Seventh Ward Chapel, 942 N. 500 East, Pleasant Grove where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Funeral Directors - Olpin Family Mortuary - Pleasant Grove.
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