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Topeka Capital-Journal, March 20, 2011
Jean Ison Bass (Picture included)
Jean Ison Bass Gloria Jean was born May 6, 1942, to Lucille and Glenn Ison in Kansas City, Mo. She died peacefully March 15, 2011, in Topeka, Ks. Jean was a lifelong artist and educator. A skilled jeweler and painter, she was most noted for her public tapestries, included in many local collections, including: Mulvane Art Museum, Topeka Public Library, First United Methodist Church, First Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church of McPherson, Ks. and Leavenworth Mutual Savings. Jean taught art for 38 years at Topeka High School, where she enjoyed helping students discover and develop their own artistic abilities. In 1965 Jean married sculptor Jim Bass. Together they crafted a rural home and artists' studio, where they intertwined art with family life, raising two children. She had great love for and pride in her family. Jean is survived by her husband Jim of 45 years. Her daughter Jaminda Holmes, a clothing designer, and husband Jimmy, live in Kansas City with their two children Micah and Quilla. Son Joren Bass, an architect, and his wife Beth reside in Portland, Oregon. She also leaves behind her dear sister Glenda Bower and husband Bruce of Topeka as well as her nephew Brian Gay and his family of Prairie Village, Ks. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26th, at First Congregational Church, SW 17th & Collins, Topeka, where Jean had many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church or to a charity of your choice.
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