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Mary Etta Bassett

Female 1912 - 2001  (88 years)


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  • Name Mary Etta Bassett 
    Born 4 Aug 1912  Pryor, , Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID 1CC855FED6CF124B95E921ACDA54209466A9 
    Died 16 May 2001  , , New Mexico Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • 3B3233A1421. Mary Etta Bassett, daughter of William Oscar and Clara May Bassett, was born 4 Aug 1912 in Pryor, Oklahoma. She died 16 May 2001 in New Mexico. She married Raymond F. (Buster) Cooper. Buster died 16 May 1998.

      Albuquerque Journal 22 May 2001

      Mary Cooper, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2001. She was born August 4, 1912 in Pryor, Oklahoma and as a young child made the journey with her late parents, Oscar and Clara Mae Bassett, to homestead in Venus, NM, now known as Edgewood. Mary will be remembered as a loving, kind, and caring lady, more concerned for everyone else's well being than her own. The eldest of six children, she took on many family responsibilities, including caring for their widowed mother for many years. Throughout her life as long as she was able, she continued the role of caregiver. If she couldn't offer her home or her time, she used the telephone to check on loved ones that concerned her, including her two dear close brothers, Elmer and George Bassett, who both preceded her in death. Surviving are sisters; Linnie Malott of San Dimas, California, Eunice King of Amarillo, Texas; brother Carl Bassett of Edgewood; sisters-in-law, Loyce Fullingim of Albuquerque and Iona Patton of Morgan Hill, California. Buster, her beloved husband of 66 years, preceded her in death three years prior, but in the same month and day, May 16, 1998. Their son, Ray preceded her in death on May 27, 2000. Surviving are daughters; Vivian and husband, Ron Ohnleiter of Albuquerque, Beverly and husband, Doug Davis of Ft. Worth, TX; and daughter-in-law, Janie Cooper of Albuquerque. She was a loving and devoted Grandmother to; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

      Mary was also Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She captured many hearts and was loved by everyone involved in her care. Many new wonderful people came into her life during her illness, and her daughters wish to express their gratitude for the loving care given Mary, and for the compassion and support shown to them during this difficult time. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd N.E. with, Pastor George Morris, officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menual N.E.
    Person ID I8332  3B Thomas Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2015 

    Father William Oscar Bassett,   b. 11 Nov 1888,   d. 10 Aug 1966  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Clara Mae Martin,   b. 25 Jun 1890,   d. 14 Oct 1988  (Age 98 years) 
    Family ID F2901  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Raymond F. Cooper,   d. 16 May 1998 
    Children 
     1. Ray Cooper,   d. 27 May 2000
     2. Vivian Cooper
     3. Beverly Cooper
    Last Modified 27 May 2015 
    Family ID F3061  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart