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- The Columbia Daily Tribune
Friday, December 21, 2012
Harold Bassett
(1917-2012)
Dr. Harold Julius Bassett passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012, after a long and productive life. He was 95. A memorial service is planned for the spring of 2013.
Harold was born May 7, 1917, in Newton, Mississippi. During World War II, he was a captain in the U.S. Army, serving in the field artillery. After the war, he attended Ohio State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1951 with a Ph.D. in dairy science.
Dr. Bassett went on to become a nationally-respected expert in the field of dairy technology. After working in the private sector, including a position at Midwest Research Institute, now MRIGlobal, in Kansas City, he accepted a professorship in food science and nutrition at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1969. As a professor in the Extension Division, he was able to mentor many new food scientists, and they remain an important part of his legacy. Dr. Bassett retired in 1982 and continued to consult for various dairy industry groups for many more years.
Harold married Ruth Elizabeth Emery on June 18, 1949. They were married for 62 years and raised five children. Harold was an enthusiastic member of the Midwest Rock and Lapidary Club, and he and Ruth loved to camp and travel. After his retirement, they spent many happy years collecting rocks and jewelry and had adventures in all 50 states.
He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Bassett of Columbia, Shellie Bassett of Lee's Summit, Amy Bassett of Columbia and Betty Higgins (Mark) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; son Kenneth Bassett (Jeannie) of Columbia; granddaughter Emily Martin (Nick) of Columbia; and grandson Brian Higgins of Tulsa, Oklahoma. His wife, Ruth, preceded him in death last year.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate cards. These can be sent to Barbara Bassett, P.O. Box 7025, Columbia, Missouri, 65205. Condolences can be left online at www.heartlandcremation.com <http://www.heartlandcremation.com>.
1920 Federal Census of Newton, Newton County, Mississippi (13 Jan 1920)
Orange Bassett - 30 - M - MS-MS-MS - Head - Barber - Barber Shop
Blanche - 29 - F - MS-MS-MS - Wife
Harper - 7 - MS-MS-MS - Son
Harold - 2-3/12 - M - MS-MS-MS - Son
1930 Federal Census of Newton, Newton County, Mississippi (14 Apr 1930)
Orange Bassett - 40 - M - MS-MS-MS - Head - Barber - Barber Shop
Blanche - 39 - F - MS-MS-MS - Wife
William H. - 17 - M - MS-MS-MS - Son
Harold - 12 - M - MS-MS-MS - Son
(Living on Bethel Road)
(Married at 22 & 21)
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