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<\/a>\nSims Funeral Home
\nTed Ellison Bassett
\nSeptember 8, 1945 \u2013 January 1, 2022<\/p>\n
Ted Ellison Bassett, 76; of Soda Springs passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022.<\/p>\n
Ted Bassett was born on September 8, 1945 to Loran and Helen Bassett and was the fifth of their ten children.\u00a0 He made his home, and raised his family in Soda Springs, Idaho and loved living in this community.<\/p>\n
Ted was a deeply spiritual man with a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He enjoyed sharing his faith with his family and friends.<\/p>\n
Ted married Judy Ann Gagon October 23, 1965 in Pocatello,\u00a0Idaho.<\/p>\n
In the early 70’s, Ted started his first company Bassett Building, and began working in construction and carpentry.\u00a0 He worked at Gagon Lumber with his father-in-law, Mutt Gagon, for several years, and also worked 20 years as an in-plant contractor at Monsanto.\u00a0 While at Monsanto, he designed and constructed the kiln roof cover and countless other projects.<\/p>\n
In 1994, Ted and Judy opened Bassett Building & Supply where he offered their customers advice and consulting on projects both large and small.\u00a0 Over the years, he made many substantial structural contributions to Caribou County including the Soda Springs City Park Pavilion, the restrooms at the County Fairgrounds, and many more. Ted was proud not only for the services and products the business offers, but also for the friendly, social atmosphere it creates.<\/p>\n
In his younger days, he and a few\u00a0close friends formed a band called The Gretions, later known as Friday’s Children.\u00a0 They performed many shows in many states, including Sioux City, Iowa; Sun Valley, Idaho,\u00a0and Salt Lake City, Utah.\u00a0 They performed at many local dances and events.\u00a0 This sparked a love for music throughout his family which continues today.<\/p>\n
Some of his hobbies and interests included spending time with his family,\u00a0shooting, reloading, hunting, fishing, cooking and grilling, playing and listening to music and anything MOPAR. Ted had a never-ending passion for reading, studying and constant learning.\u00a0 Sought by many, his help and knowledge were shared willingly.<\/p>\n
Ted is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Bassett, his sons Spencer (Jenny) Bassett, David Camptell,\u00a0Tyler (Christina) Hansen; daughters Robin (Jon) Tabor,\u00a0Wendy Bassett, Jamie Bassett. 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.\u00a0 Brothers Curtis King Bassett and Boyd Shuell Bassett.<\/p>\n
He is preceded in death by his parents Loran and Helen Bassett; Sisters Wendy, Beverly, Connie, Jeraldine; Brothers Lavelle, Alvin, Dee, and Grandson Taylor Bassett.<\/p>\n
Services will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Noon at the Sims Funeral Home.\u00a0 Family will visit with friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also on Friday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
Ted Ellison Bassett descends from #3B Thomas Bassett of Connecticut as follows: Thomas Bassett (b. 1598) and wife Joanna Beardsley Thomas Bassett (b. 1650) and wife Sarah Baldwin Josiah Bassett (b. 1790) and wife Alice Canfield Edward Bassett (b. 1727) … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"