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Gwen Ellen Bassett

Female 1955 - 2012  (56 years)


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  • Name Gwen Ellen Bassett 
    Born 01 Mar 1955  Delano, Kern, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Occupation administrative assistant 
    Died 21 Feb 2012  at home, Superior County, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 25 Feb 2012  Louisville Cemetery Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Bakersfield Californian, February 24, 2012
      Gwen Ellen Sayer (Picture included)

      Gwen Ellen Sayer March 1, 1955 - February 21, 2012 Gwen Ellen Sayer, of Superior, CO, passed away on Tuesday, February 21th, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Gwen's life will be held at Cornerstone Church, 1190 South Lashley Lane, Boulder, CO on Saturday, February 25th, at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Gene Oborny officiating. A reception will be held at the church immediately following the service. Burial will take place at Louisville Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. A funeral procession will take place from the church to the cemetery. She was born March 1st, 1955 in Delano, CA, one of five children born to Robert Bassett and Carol (Kauffman) Bassett. After graduating from Bakersfield College, Gwen worked as an administrative assistant for many years before devoting herself fully to raising her family and community service. She married Robert Sayer, of Bakersfield, CA, on June 10th, 1978, in Delano, CA. She raised three children, moving to Colorado in 1993. Gwen enjoyed sewing, reading, wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, backpacking, and creating art projects. She also devoted her time to leading Bible study at the Broomfield and Boulder County Jails and was active in community outreach all her life. She was an overcomer, a mighty woman of faith, and a voice of wisdom amongst those who knew her. She was fearless and we will miss her love, compassion, support, and friendship greatly. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of Superior, CO; her children, Stacey Sayer of Broomfield, CO, Matthew (Erica) Sayer of Arvada, CO, and Michael Sayer of Placerville, CA; her mother, Carol Bassett of Tracy, CA; brothers, Alan (Deanna) Bassett of Delano, CA and Brian (Maria) Bassett of Tracy, CA; her mother in law, Irene Sayer of Broomfield, CO, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert, and her sisters, Gail Keefauver and Beth Bassett. Contributions in her honor can be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Road, Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, www.phassociation.org. M. P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Directors of Boulder is handling arrangements. M. P. Murphy & Associates Funeral Directors (303) 530-4111 www.bakersfield.com/obits
    Person ID I422  20B Caleb Bassett
    Last Modified 5 Jun 2012 

    Father Robert Austin Bassett,   b. 15 Feb 1927, Kern County, California Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Oct 2009, Delano, Kern, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Carol Ann Kauffman,   b. 24 Jul 1931, Circleville, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Mar 2014, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Relationship Natural 
    Married 02 May 1953 
    Family ID F151  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Robert Sayer 
    Married 10 Jun 1978  Delano, Kern, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Stacey Sayer  [Natural]
     2. Matthew Sayer  [Natural]
     3. Michael Sayer  [Natural]
    Family ID F152  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart