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3401 Charles A. Bassett II
February 28, 1966

Charles A. Bassett II was born December 30, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio. He
graduated from Ohio State University and Texas Technological College,
receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Bassett and
his wife, Jean, have two children, Karen and Peter.
Bassett was an Air Force Captain. He graduated from the Air For
Experimental Pilot School and the Aerospace Research Pilot School. Bassett was
one of the third group of astronauts named by NASA in October 1963. On
November 8, 1965 he was selected as a pilot of the Gemini 9 missio
Charles A. Bassett, II and Elliot M. See, Jr. the command pilot for
the Gemini 9 flight, were killed on February 28, 1966 during an instrument
landing approach at McDonnell Aircraft Corporation's St. Louis plant.



Arlington National Cemetery Website
Charles Arthur Bassett II
Captain, United States Air Force

Born at Dayton, Ohio, December 30, 1931, he attended Ohio State
University from 1950-52 and graduated from Texas Tech at Lubbock with high
honors in electrical engineering, getting his B.S. degree in 1960. He d
graduate work at the University of Southern California and entered the United
States Air Force in October 1952 as an Aviation Cadet.
He trained at Stallings Air Force Base, North Carolina, Bryan A
Force Base, Texas, and Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, completing advanced work
in April 1954. He went to the Pacific with the 8th Fighter Bomber Group and
was promoted to First Lieutenant in May 1955. He returned for pilot duties at
Suffolk County Air Force Base, New York, serving until April 1958 when he took
the electrical engineering course at the U.S. Air Force Institute of
Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
He was promoted to Captain in January 1960 while on duty at Edwards
Air Force Base, California, as an electrical engineer. In November 1960 he
went to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to attend Squadron Officer School and
returned to Edwards as an experimental test pilot in the Fighter Projec
Office. He had about 2,800 hours flying time in jets. He reported to NASA's
Manned Spaceflight Center in Houston, Texas, January 7, 1964 and subsequently
became a Gemini 9 Astronaut.
He died with fellow Astronaut, Elliott M. See, Jr., when their T-38
jet crashed on approach to St. Louis, Missouri, on February 28, 1966. O
bright winter morning, the last day of February 1966, the Gemini IX foursome
checked into Ellington Air Force Base, Texas, for flight clearance to S
Louis in two dual-seat T-38 jet aircraft. They planned to spend several days
practicing on the rendezvous simulator at the McDonnell plan
At Ellington, the four fliers learned that weather in St. Louis was
gloomy: 180-meter overcast, visibility 3 kilometers, rain, and fog, with
little change expected. Instrument flight rules would be required. See called
the St. Louis air traffic controllers, saying he would see them in a couple
of hours. He and Cernan discussed the different runways at Lambert Field in
St. Louis. See then climbed into the front seat of one T-38, with Basse
easing into the back seat. Stafford and Cernan got into the other plane. They
took off from Ellington at 7:35 a.m. See and Bassett led, with Stafford and
Cernan flying wing position.
Reaching St. Louis just before 9 o'clock, See radioed the Lambe
Field control tower and learned that the overcast had lifted to 240 meters
since his earlier call, but the visibility had dropped to 2.4 kilometer
Light snow flurries now mixed with the rain and fog. As the aircraft descended
through the overcast, the pilots found themselves too far down the runway to
land. See elected to keep the field in sight and he circled to the left
underneath the cloud cover. Stafford followed a missed approach procedure and
climbed straight ahead into the soup to 600 meters, intending to make another
instrument approach. He landed safely on his next attempt.
Meanwhile, See had continued his left turn. The aircraft angled toward
McDonnell Building 101, where technicians were working on the very spacecraft
See and Bassett were scheduled to fly. Apparently recognizing that his sink
rate was too high, See cut in his afterburners and attempted a sharp right
turn; but it was too late. The aircraft struck the roof of the building and
crashed into a courtyard. Both pilots were killed.
NASA named a seven-man board to investigate the accident. Led by
Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the board looked into all aspects of the
tragedy - aircraft maintenance, pilot experience, medical histories, and
weather conditions. Shepard's group listened to testimony from everyone who
had anything to say, sifted the wreckage for clues, and drew conclusions. They
found nothing wrong with the aircraft; it had functioned properly to the
moment of impact. Within the past six months, See and Bassett had renew
their instrument flying certificates. Before and during the flight, both men
had been in good physical and mental condition, as attested by medical
examinations and by reported pre- and in-flight conversation
Furthermore, See was reputed to be an excellent test pilot. Careful,
judicious, and technically competent, he should never have crashed at all.
Weather appeared to have been the major contributing cause, and pilot error
prompted by a desire not to lose sight of the field had carried them too low.
On Wednesday, 2 March 1966, Spacecraft No. 9, on its way to the flight
dock for shipment to Cape Kennedy, passed an American flag flying at half-mast
at the McDonnell plant. The next day, Elliot See and Charles Bassett, attended
by their fellow astronauts, were buried in Arlington National Cemetery across
the Potomac from the Nation's capital.
NASA assigned the Gemini IX prime crew positions to Stafford and
Cernan, marking the first time in the agency's manned space flight history
that a backup crew had taken over a mission. On 21 March James Lovell a
Edwin Aldrin were given the backup duties. There would be no delay in t
launch schedule. 		Bassett, Charles Arthur Jr. (I19621)
 
3402 CHARLES AND MARY BASSETT
LAKE COUNTY HERITAGE, Friends of the Lake County Public Libra
Copyright Curtis Media Corporation, 1990.

When Charles Hall Bassett and Mary Ann Kyger were married in
Brookville, Indiana, on August 25, 1863, they brought together families that
had been part of the earliest settlements along the Whitewater River valley in
Southeastern Indiana. The children of this marriage were to participate in the
building of a new settlement in northern Lake County named Gary. The seven
children of Charles and Mary were: Leora T. (1865-1922) m. Daniel Havens
(known to all as Lola and Doc) Ch. Mabel, Georgia, C. Howard, Madeleine. Lewis
W. (1869-1873). A. Gertrude (1872-1959) Ch. Ralph. Grace (1876-1961 m. Charles
Allison Ch. Vivian L. Orris W. (1878-1966) m. Mary Emma Hains Ch. Maxin
Harry H. (1880-1893), Walter S. (1884-1961).
About 1893 the family moved to Elwood, Indiana, where the oldest
daughter had gone to live with her husband. As the children married and
established their own homes, they either lived nearby or made the weekly trek
to spend Sunday with Charles and Mary. Charles had been a brick layer b
joined his son, Orris in the plumbing business in Elwood.
Gertrude was the first of the Bassett brother and sisters to move to
Gary where she and her husband, Frank Hodson, became socially prominent
community leaders. Encouraged by the Hodsons and the opportunity offered in
this budding city, one by one the other family members made the move. T
Allisons and Havens had moved to Indianapolis, but both families were in Gary
by 1920 with daughters Vivian Allison and Madeleine Havens enrolled in Emerson
High School. About 1920, Charles and Mary also moved to Gary and were joined
by Orris in 1925. When first arriving in Gary, the families usually lived with
or near one another -- often renting a house from the Hodsons. The addresses
include 521 Monroe, 221 W. 6th Ave., 525 and 527 Jackson. Walter was the only
Bassett off-spring to resist Gary. He and his family moved frequently and to
several different states, but resided for a number of years in Munster.
Distance, however, seldom prevented them from joining in family gatherings.
An appreciation for and talent for art and music was evidenc
several family members. Lola taught art for a time in the Gary schools and
Gertrude's hand painted china is still admired by family members. Ralph Hodson
and his daughter, Sally, were both singers and lent their voices to most of
the family weddings. Walter's pumpkin carvings were an annual art event for the
family.
Charles had served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was one
of the 14 charter members of the William A. Ketchem Post of the Grand Army of
the Republic which was organized in Gary in 1923 -- believed to be the last
post to be organized. In 1926 at age 86, he became Commander of the Post.
In their final years, Charles and Mary lived with the Hodsons at their
home at 1516 W. 6th Ave., where the regular Sunday gathering of the clan took
place.
Charles and Mary each died in 1929 but their children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren still assembled with some regularity. They were a fun
loving group, able to create their own entertainment or adopt the latest game
craze. There were beach parties at Wells Street and "10-cent" Christmas
parties at the home of Frank or Ralph Hodson or at Walter Bassett's home in
Munster, where Walter was the first family member to discover that a basement
could be converted to a "rec-room". The younger children often produced a play
for the Christmas gathering. All of the youngsters have fond memories of
special times at the Hodson's Long Beach summer cottage. In later years, the
family gathered at Joe and Madeleine (Havens) Wildermuth's beach home or at
their farm near Leroy, Indiana.
In 1989 the descendants of Charles and Mary Bassett are far flung and
see one another only rarely. Yet each holds a special place in his childhood
memory of the Bassett family gatherings.

Written by Dorothy Wildermuth Vekasi 		Bassett, Charles Hill (I06007)
 
3403 Charles Anselm Bassett (Includes picture)
Biographical History of Massachusetts, Volume IX, 19

Among the men of whom the Commonwealth is proud - though their names
may not be widely heralded, was Charles Anselm Bassett of Fall River. He was
born April 1, 1842, at Taunton, Massachusetts, and died at Fall River, January
23, 1916.
He was the son of Charles Jarvis Holmes Bassett (1814-1891) and
Emeline Dean Seabury. His grandfathers, with dates of birth and death, were:
Anselm Bassett, born April 30, 1784, died September 9, 1863, and John Westgate
Seabury, Jr., born July 17, 1791, died April 28, 1857. His grandmothers' names
before marriage were Rosalinda Holmes and Emeline Dean.
His ancestors were of pure Pilgrim stock. William Bassett emigrated
from England to Leyden, Holland; and came thence in the ship "Fortun
Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. He was afterwards one of the original
proprietors of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, a man of good education,
and a wealthy landowner. In the Pequot War he served as Volunteer, and was for
six years a Representative in the Old Colony Court. Peregrine White, the first
white child born in the Plymouth Colony, became his son-in-la
His grandson, William Bassett (3), born in Sandwich, Massachusetts,
1686, was Marshal of the Colony, Judge of the Common Pleas, and Register of
Probate, and one of the most distinguished men of his time.
The father of Charles A. Bassett was Cashier and later President of
the Taunton National Bank - a man of notable integrity, firmness and
efficiency.
He was a clerk in a dry-goods store in 1859. For four years he was the
youngest clerk in the National Bank of Taunton. He became Cashier of the First
National Bank of Fall River (1864-1877), and Treasurer of the Fall River
Savings Bank, 1877, to the time of his death.
He was a member of the "Sinking Funds Board" of Fall River for nearly
twenty years.
His social affiliations were with the Masonic Fraternity, and t
Quequechan Club of Fall River. He was a Republican. He was an attendant of the
First Congregational Church of Fall River.
On June 15, 1870, he married Mary L., the daughter of Dr. Foster and
Nancy L. Hooper, and granddaughter of Salmon and Rebecca Foster Hooper. They
have one daughter, Mary Hooper Bassett, wife of George H. Waring - a cotton
broker.
Mr. Bassett's career furnishes a good illustration of the usefulness
and power of a faithful, modest, reputable citizen, and is one that can be
safely emulated by all young men in present and future generations. 		Bassett, Charles Anselm (I10729)
 
3404 Charles Bassett obituary, Feb. 6, 1930, Kinmundy Express

- Last Thursday word was received here by Mr. and Mrs. Ira MORRIS that their
son-in-law, Charles BASSETT, was killed in an auto accident about 4 mil
southwest of Astoria, Ill. on Route 31. Mr. and Mrs. MORRIS and son, Loy, and
R.J. ANDREWS departed immediately for St. Louis, while Ray GEORGE, Bill
MORRIS, Jr., and Elmer BASSETT departed for Astoria. Charles was identified by
an identification card in his pocket. The undertaker at Astoria called Mrs.
BASSETT in St. Louis who in turn called her parents, Mr and Mrs. MORRIS.
Charles had been to Chicago on business and was returning to his home in St.
Louis. From all reports, the pavement had been clear of ice all the way to
Chicago. There was a small skiff of snow on the road and at this particular
place, ice covered the road. The car skidded, turned upside down, and landed
on Charles. He was driving a Ford Roadster. There were no eye witnesses to the
accident but a man in a car was approaching him. He stated that he noticed a
car with lights approaching in a distance of about a mile and then he noticed
all at once the lights disappeared. He drove on and came to a car turned over
with the lights still burning. He stopped his car and went to look and found
Charles underneath it. He was practically dead then. The windshield was
broken and the top torn off. Otherwise the car was not damaged and was driven
here by Billy MORRIS on his return Friday evening. The verdict of the
coroners’ jury was that he came to his death at 6:30 o’clock Thursday night,
near Astoria, because of shock, contributory causes being internal injuries
received when his automobile upset. The body was accompanied by his father,
Elmer BASSETT, and was taken to Peoria by motor, thence to Mattoon and thence
to Kinmundy on the train, arriving here on I.C. train No. 3 Friday night. The
funeral services were held from the M.E. Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Monroe
SMITH of Patoka, officiating, assisted by Rev. Orin H. YOUNG. Interment was
made in Evergreen Cemetery. Charles was a friend to everyone and this fact was
emphasized by the large floral tribute and the church being filled to capacity
Sunday afternoon.
"Leaves have their time to fall;
And flowers to wither at the north wind’s breath
And stars to set, but breath
Thou hasn’t all seasons of thine own O! Death."
Our community was sadly shocked and grieved Thursday evening as the news
flashed over the town of the sudden death of Charles BASSETT, which occurred
four miles out from Astoria, Ill. on the State Highway No. 31, when his car
overturned and he was pinned beneath. He was returning from Chicago to his
home in Overland, Mo., when the accident happened about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,
January 30, 1930. In one unbroken caravan the myriads of mankind from
creations dawn have gone out into the mysterious night of death. No single
traveler has ever yet returned. There is no mystery like death, and we know
too, that.
"Death is but a path that all must trod, If man would ever pass to Go
McWhirter
Charles, son of Elmer and Maggie BASSETT, was born on a farm nine miles west
of Kinmundy, June 12, 1905, being at the time of his passing 24 years, 5
months and 17 days of age. Just in the Springtime of his life, when that life
held such cherished hopes and ambitions, the death angel flitted by and closed
the bright blue eyes and his soul drifted out upon the great ocean of
Eternity. Thus we are brought face to face with realization "That in the midst
of life we are in Death." On this farm and in the parental home he grew to
young manhood, when he went to Chicago and entered the Ray Auto School. After
completing his studies he accepted a position in that city where he remained
until he transferred to the St. Louis County Water Co., and then to Wellston
Motor Co, as night foreman of their plant. On Nov. 12, 1927, he was united in
marriage with Miss Vera MORRIS of this city, and took her to Overland, Mo.,
where he purchased and furnished a beautiful home for her. In this new home
they found great pleasure and were serenely happy and contented. This
happiness seemed complete when God blessed them with an infant son, Dec. 15,
1929, the child being the delight of the found father and mother. They called
him Charles Roy. This son, with the loving and devoted wife and mother are
left to mourn their great loss in the passing of this, their most beloved one.
He also leaves a kind father and indulgent mother, three sisters, three
brothers, and many warm friends. He was of a sunny and cheerful disposition,
straight forward and honest, and made friends with all with whom he came in
contact. Thus his soul has returned to the great unknown from whence it came
"That Beautiful Isle of Some Where." The work so early begun is finished, but
the spirit lives on. This passing has brought great sorrow and desolation to
the loved ones who mourn him deeply.
But -We know not where His islands life
Their fonded palms in air,
We only know we cannot drift.
Beyond His love and care? 		Bassett, Charles (I16326)
 
3405 Charles Farwell

Charles Farwell was born in Nelson, New Hampshire, July 1st, 1809. His
Grandfather Farwell moved from Massachusetts previous to the revolution, and
took part in the war, leaving his family at Nelson. He hastened to the battle
of Bennington, where he fought bravely for the cause of Independence. M
Farwell was of English extraction. His son, Robert Farwell, father of t
subject of this sketch, was born in Nelson, New Hampshire, in August, 1786. In
1808 he married Miss Polly Bassett. The fruits of this marriage was a family
of ten children, of which Charles is the oldest. His vocation was that of a
farmer. The subject of this sketch received his education in New Hampshire. At
the age of sixteen his father moved to Kane, Coshocton County, Ohio. At the
age of twenty-five he married Miss Grace Ann Vail, daughter of Samuel Vail,
Esquire. In 1842 he removed to Schuyler County, Illinois. Here he engaged in
the grain and mercantile business. The firm of Farwell & Co. is one of the
most reliable firms in the county. He carried on pork packing for twenty-three
years. Mr. Farwell is a large landholder. During the dark days of the
rebellion, when Union men's lives were hardly safe, it was then that Mr.
Charles Farwell stood forth boldly against the cohorts of treason. He has only
one son, who is married and resides with him at this beautiful residence on
the hill above Frederick which is overlooking the Illinois River. 		Farwell, Charles (I08789)
 
3406 Charles Poole Funeral Home Records - Oregon - 29 Apr 1924 - 1 Sep 1927

Date of Death: 29 Apr 1924 Julia Louise Clark, female, white
Place of Death: Lebanon Place of Residence: Lebanon
Date of Birth - 23 Aug 1839 Place of Birth: New York, Housewife, widowed
Age at Death - 85 years
Father: Nathan L. Bassett born New York
Mother: Adelia Reid born New York
Cause of Death: Broncho-pneumonia Duration - 7 days Contributory - Senility
MD or Coroner - R.B. Miller
Burial: Providence Cemetery; Chas. P. Poole; Obit 30 Apr 1924E 		Bassett, Julia Louise (I12557)
 
3407 Charles W.D. Bassett

Charles (Kim) Bassett, a spirited and accomplished member of the
Belmont Hill faculty for twenty-eight years, died in Naples, Florida, on April
8th, 2002, after a brief illness. He was 68.
Mr. Bassett, who lived in Acton, Massachusetts, had been a wint
resident of Naples since his retirement in 1994. He was diagnosed with cancer
in February and had begun treatments for it, but his death was hastened by
heart disease and two strokes.
The son of Francis and Rosamond Bassett, Mr. Bassett was born in 1934
and grew up in Taunton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Middlesex School in
1953 and from Boston University in 1967. At B.U., he later earned a master's
degree in education, coached rowing, and served as supervisor of Miles
Standish Hall and a counselor to undergraduates. After a term of service in
the Army reserve, he was appointed to the faculty of Belmont Hill in 1966 as a
counselor and head of varsity crew. Shortly afterward, he became a dormitory
master in Speare House, a role he would fill for many years.
Drawing on his B.U. counseling experience, Mr. Bassett introduced an
introductory course in psychology for Fifth and Sixth Formers around 1970 that
became a popular fixture of the curriculum, and he later taught an
introductory economics class to the same age group, with emphasis on the
nature of the market system and on investment strategy.
In both subjects, he was no slave to this curriculum, however, and he
frequently used class meetings as opportunities for free discussion of
important developments at school and beyond or for a kind of group counseling
in life skills. As an Upper School counselor of individual boys, he instilled
confidence and helped many work through their problems and stresses at school.
Mr. Bassett led the Belmont Hill crew program with spirit, color and
vigor for nearly twenty years as head varsity coach. His oarsmen enjoyed many
successes during this period, in both seasonal races and the annual New
England championship regattas at Lake Quinsigamond. Two of his first boats, in
1971 and 1982, went on to win national schoolboy championship
His oarsmen and students remember Mr. Bassett's challenging,
supportive coaching and teaching with gratitude, and his faculty friends and
colleagues recall fondly his collegiality, hospitality and infectious humor. By
both his physical stature and the range of his accomplishments and service,
Kim Bassett will be remembered as an imposing figure at the school. A large
company of his family, friends, former colleagues, students and oarsmen joined
together for a service in celebration of his life on May 18th in the Hamilton
Chapel and later in the day gathered at the Charles River for the dedication
of the renovated Belmont Hill-Winsor Boat House, one bay of which now bears
his name.
Mr. Bassett is survived by his sisters, Cynthia Polhemus, Diana
Perron, and Jacqueline Bassett, and several nieces and nephews. 		Bassett, Charles Winthrop D. (I21469)
 
3408 Chicago Suburban Daily Herald, 13 Mar 2007
Phyllis Anne Dlugokecki (picture included)
Phyllis Anne Dlugokecki a Naperville resident since 1998

Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis Anne Dlugokecki (nee Bassett), 51, formerly
of Bridgton, Maine and Greeneville, Tenn., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
March 16, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville, with the
Rev. Deb Roberts officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will be
from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S.
Mill St., Naperville.
Born April 21, 1955, in Quincy, Mass., she died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at her
home, after a year long battle with melanoma. Phyllis grew up in Braintree, Mass.
and later received her B.A. from Regis College, Weston, Mass. Phyllis owned
and operated Punkin' Valley Play School in Bridgton and she was also a public
school teacher in Bartlett, N.H., Greeneville, and most recently at Graham
Elementary School, Naperville. Phyllis lived the expression written by author
Harvey MacKay, "Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a
day in your life." By that standard, she never worked at all. Phyllis was excited
to be with her students every day and to share stories from school with her friends
and family. She treasured opportunities to visit with former students, and many of
them contacted her during her battle with cancer to provide support and to express
their gratitude.
As a woman who loved life and exploration of all sorts, Phyllis was
passionate about travel. She and her husband, Andrew, had a fondness for
European food and culture. They spent Christmas of 2004 in Italy with their
three children, hiking along the coast and visiting the town of Cinque Terre,
a trip and holiday memory that has remained very special to all of them.
Phyllis also treasured the time she and Andrew spent in Sweden during August
of 2005. Andrew and Phyllis recently looked back upon this as their last and
best time together as Phyllis' disease struck only months later.

Phyllis and Andrew met in 1974, while they were attending college in the Boston
area. They were a special pair because of the way they complimented one another.
While Andrew took care of life's details, Phyllis never lost sight of the big
picture. Together they took in the joys of life and its trials too. Phyllis
was the mother of three children, and she cared for them beautifully. S
always made time to listen and spoke to them in quirky sayings, such as "The
fox will run again." These messages were comforting because they were uniquely
hers. She was always ready - whether for her kids or their friends - with big
hugs and "twizzlahs." Phyllis, a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, was
faithful to God in prayer. Even in her illness, she began every prayer
thanking God for his goodness and blessings - the day, her family, the sun.
She had the ability to see God in things that could have easily been
overlooked, and Christ drew people to himself through the warmth and love of
her spirit.
Phyllis is survived by her husband, Andrew N. Dlugokecki of Naperville, whom
she married on Oct. 17, 1981; children, Anne Nicole, Julie Kathleen and John
Andrew Dlugokecki; her mother, Kathleen (nee Hennebery) Bassett of Norwell,
Mass.; brother, Christopher Bassett of Boston; sister, Nancy Williams of Norwell;
several nieces and nephews; aunt, Jeanne Hennebery of Scituate, Mass.; and her
mother-in-law, Jennie Dlugokecki of Stoughton, Mass.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cyril F. Bassett; and father-
in-law, Zigmund Dlugokecki. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society, DuPage Area Office, 1801 Meyers Road, Suite #100,
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, 630-932-1141 or Wellness House, 131 N. County Line
Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521, 630-323-5150,
http://www.wellnesshouse.org/tributefigts.htm. For information, 630-355-0213
or www.friedrich-jones.com. 		Bassett, Phyllis Anne (I20280)
 
3409 Chicago Sun-Time, Illinois, 19 May 1996
Sterling L. Bassett, Consultant

A memorial service for Sterling L. Bassett, former chairman of Itasca-based
Gallagher Bassett Services, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Hospice House,
Fort Myers, Fla. Mr. Bassett, formerly of Barrington, died last Monday at his
home in Sanibel, Fla. He was 81. In 1962, Mr. Bassett played a major role in
developing Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., a subsidiary of Arthur J.
Gallagher & Co., also in Itasca. He retired about 15 years ago but remained
with the firm as a consultant until his death. "Mr. Bassett was a pioneer in
the field of risk management consulting and claims administration," said
Arthur J. Gallagher. Under his leadership, Gallagher Bassett grew from one
employee - Mr. Bassett - to 1,262 in 1995; annual revenues grew to more than
$112 million, with more than 100 offices in the United States, Bermuda and
United Kingdom. Mr. Bassett was an American Contract Bridge League Life
Member. A widower, he is survived by a son, David; a daughter Lynn Hope Cenek;
three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.


Chicago Tribune, 21 May 1996
Sterling Bassett

Sterling Bassett, 81, a founding member and chairman of Gallagher Basse
Services, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher and Co., died May 13 at his home
in Sanibel, Fla. Mr. Bassett was a longtime resident of Barringto
survived by a son, David; a daughter, Lynn Hope; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday in Ft. Myers, Fla. 		Bassett, Sterling Louis (I20250)
 
3410 Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb 2006
Laverne V. Bassett

Laverne V. Bassett, age 76, of Marinette, WI, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19,
2006 at Bay Area Medical Center. She was born to the late Clarence and
Gertrude, nee Seigel, Tessmer on July 10, 1929 in Illinois. She grew up in
Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. She married Donald Bassett in 1944 in
Crown Point, IN. He preceded her in death. She enjoyed traveling. She is
survived by four sisters, Shirley (Robert) Macabee of Escanaba, Roberta Nipp
of Marinette, Nancy Kornita of Peshtigo and Audrey (Robert) Garza of Texas; a
brother, Frederick (Nancy) Tessmer of Athelstane; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Donald; a brother, Stephen Kornita preceded her in
death. Friends may call on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Thielen
Funeral Home, Marinette, WI, with the Funeral Services at 7:30 p.m., wi
Chaplain Dahl officiating. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Elmhurst,
IL. 		Tessmer, LaVerne Virginia (I22187)
 
3411 Chicago Tribune, 21 Jul 2002
Robert G. Bassett

Robert G. Bassett, 78, of Lisle, beloved husband of Joan, nee Petit; loving
father of Diane Manni, Barbara (Ronald) Massey, Janice (Bruce) Kaiser and Donna
(Dean) Dalton; proud grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of two; dear brother
of Nancy (William) Farris, George Bassett, Judy Naples, John Bassett and the
late Denman (Mary) Bassett; uncle of many nephews and nieces. Funeral Service
11 a.m. Tuesday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, Rte. 53 and Short St., Lisl
Interment Assumption Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. 		Bassett, Robert G. (I24784)
 
3412 Chicago Tribune, 7 Jun 2006
Jean M. Bassett

Jean M. Bassett, age 83, beloved wife of the late Gilbert W.; loving mother of
Gilbert W. (Deb), Robert M. (Barbara), Thomas A. (Missy) and John P. (Sue)
Bassett; also survived by fond siblings, Betty, Jessie and Frank; grandmother
of 10; and great-grandmother of five. Preceded in death by brothers Robert and
James and sisters, Ruth, Nancy and Margie. Services will be held in
Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gilbert & Jean Bassett
Scholarship Fund, Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, 200 Deer Run Road,
Sweickly, PA 15143. 412-741-6860. Arrangements by Adolf Funeral Home &
Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook, IL. For
information, 630-325-2300. 		MacDonald, Jean (I24410)
 
3413 Chicago Tribune, Illinois, 11 Aug 1978
Verna L. Rocque

Verna L. Rocque, nee Bassett, age 71, of Lombard, beloved wife of George L.;
dear mother of Mrs. Mary Della (the late William) Sharp of Sycamore, Donald L.
(Roseann) of Des Plaines and Mrs. Georgene (Henry) Jarnholm of Hanover Park;
grandmother of Cindy, Sandy, William, Michael, Denise, Donald Jr., Mark, Julie
and Terry; great-grandmother of Renee; fond sister of Sterling (Hope) of Park
Ridge and the late Harry (Ruth) of Madison, Wis. Funeral service Saturday 1
p.m. at the Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St. Lombard. Visitation Thursday 7
to 10 p.m. Friday 2 to 10 p.m. Interment Elm Lawn. 629-0094. 		Bassett, Verna (I20248)
 
3414 Chicago Tribune, Illinois, 11 Feb 1967
Joseph H. Fuller

Joseph H. Fuller, age 80, passed away in Phoenix, Ariz., on Fe
survived by his wife, Grace; and his daughter, Mrs. Sterling Bassett; t
grandchildren, Lynn Cenek and Dave Bassett; one great-grandchild, Patricia Anna
Cenek. Visitation is being held at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E.
Indian School Road, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be held Saturday at
11 a.m. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery, Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Fuller was
a longtime member of Moose Lodge and had been retired for some years after
serving 50 years with National Biscuit Co. in Ohio and Illinois.  		Fuller, Joseph H. (I24947)
 
3415 Chicago Tribune, Illinois, 24 May 1962
Charlotte E. Froom

Charlotte E. (Bassett) Froom of 427 Anthony street, Glen Ellyn, loving wife of
the late Reuben Froom; fond mother of Harry Bassett, Mrs. Verna Rocque, and
Sterling Bassett; dear sister of Ivy Whalen; grandmother of six; great-
grandmother of seven. Visitation after 4 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services 2
p.m. Friday at the Leonard Memorial Home, 430 Main street, Glen Ellyn.
Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. 		Charlotte (I15205)
 
3416 Chicago Tribune, Thursday, February 24, 1994
ISABEL BASSETT WASSON, A TEACHER AND GEOLOGIST

Isabel Bassett Wasson, 97, a retired teacher in River Forest, had been
a pioneer woman petroleum geologist and, in 1920, the first ranger-naturalist
in Yellowstone National Park.
A resident from 1926 to 1983 of River Forest, she died Monday in
Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park.
Although not a formal teacher, she presented a series of courses in
the 4th, 5th and 6th grades in River Forest for 10 years. She focused on
geology, botany, zoology and ornithology.
Mrs. Wasson graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1918 from Wellesley College in
Massachusetts and then studied geology at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology and the University of Chicago. In 1920, she received a master's
degree in it from Columbia University in New York.
She then went to work in Yellowstone as a ranger-naturalist,
developing procedures that were subsequently used in training park rangers.
The next few years saw her working as a field geologist for the Pure
Oil Co. She quit her formal employment in petroleum geology in 192
Her interests in nature and the physical sciences persisted through
her years living in the western suburb. In addition to teaching her courses,
she had been active with the Morton Arboretum, the Field Museum of Natural
History and the Chicago Academy of Sciences.
Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Bergstrom and Anne Harney
Gallagher; a son, Edward, a sister; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-great-
grandchildren.
Plans for a memorial service were pending. 		Bassett, Isabel Deming (I16093)
 
3417 Chicago Tribune, Tuesday, 7 Mar 2001, Section 2, pa
Ex-NU dean Edward P. Bassett, 72
By James Janega Tribune Staff Writer

Edward P. Bassett, 72, former dean of the Medill School of Journalism
at Northwestern University and one of the nation's most well-known and
respected journalism educators, died of liver disease Thursday, March 1, in
his Portland, Ore., home.
During his tenure at Northwestern from 1984 to 1989, the Medill school
renovated its headquarters in Fish Hall, collaborated with the Kellogg School
of Business to form the university's Newspaper Management Center, started an
alumni association and regained academic accreditation from the Accrediting
Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. The ACEJMC
accreditation had been lost for five years because of a dispute with the
university over academic standards.
Mr. Bassett enjoyed similar successes as the head of four other
university journalism departments and one West Coast newspaper during a
journalism career that began in the mid-1950's and encompassed enormous
changes in the industry.
"He was one of those rare deans who not only had a doctorate but
started out in a newsroom," said Garald Sass, a former executive vice
president of the Freedom Forum.
In both classroom and editorial meetings, Mr. Bassett stressed a
strong work ethic for reporters and a stiff spine for editors and publishers;
news writing, he contended, should be marked by clean, tight and creati
prose.
It was a maxim he carried to the hilt, once successfully getting a
former student a professorship by writing a letter of recommendation that read
simply "This person is good stuff." That the letter had its desired effect
showed both Mr. Bassett's gift for getting to the point and the weight his
opinions carried in academic circles.
"He didn't say much, but when he spoke, you damn sure were going to
listen, because it was going to be important," said Neale Copple, dean
emeritus of the journalism college at the University of Nebraska, a frequent
fellow panelist on journalism committees.
An intensely curious man, Mr. Bassett almost missed his calling. Born
in Boston and raised in Decatur, Ill., he pursued both medicine and the law
while studying at Washington and Lee University, only to graduate with a
bachelor's degree in history in 1951. He followed it with a 1955 master
degree in journalism and Middle Eastern studies from the University of
Michigan. After that, he worked at a succession of newspapers, including the
Louisville Courier-Journal, before returning to the academic world at t
University of Iowa, where he earned a PhD in 1967.
He served as chairman of the U.of M. journalism department from 1969
to 1970, then was named dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism
at the University of Kansas. He left Kansas in 1975 to direct the School of
Journalism at the University of Southern California. Returning to professional
journalism's ranks in 1980, he served for four years as executive editor of
the Statesman Journal in Salem, Ore. After his tenure at Northwester
closed his career as director of the School of Communications at the
University of Washington, retiring in 1997.
While under Mr. Bassett's direction, the Statesman Journal won the
Best of Gannett award from the Gannett Co., the paper's owner. During his time
at the University of Washington, the Freedom Forum named Mr. Bassett the
nation's top journalism school administrator.
He also served terms as president of the American Association of
Schools and Departments of Journalism and of the Association for Education in
Journalism and Mass Communication, as well as stints on the national
journalism accrediting council and on advisory committees for public radio
stations and the Freedom Forum.
He spent his retirement on the sorts of outdoors vacations he enjoyed
all his life, tending to his flower garden and the piles of newspapers and
clippings in his office, items that had struck him as fascinating at one point
or another.
The reason for his untidy office was the same as the motive behind his
profession-straddling career, said his daughter Laura:
"He was curious," she said. "He had an interest in all sorts of
things."
Mr. Bassett also is survived by his wife, Karen; another daughter;
Sarah Williams; a sister, Caroline Wilkinson; and four grandchildren. A third
daughter, Lisa died in a car accident in 1994.
No memorial service was planned.


Edward P. Bassett, journalism educator, died
The Oregonian, 2 Mar 2001

The former editor and administrator employed a zeal for motivating students and
working in the field.

Edward P. Bassett, 72, a leading American journalism educator who nurtured two
generations of reporters, editors and photographers, died Thursday in h
Portland home. He had been receiving treatment for liver disease.

In a four-decade career, Bassett led journalism programs at five major U.S.
universities, including the University of Washington, and spent four years as
executive editor of the Statesman Journal in Salem.

He won the nation's top award for journalism school administrators, presented
by the Freedom Forum, an organization that promotes free speech, often through
journalism education, in 1993. Gerald Sass, retired executive vice president
of the Freedom Forum, recalled: "When he accepted the award, Bassett told the
deans in the audience to be ambitious, and then he paused and said, 'for
others'. I thought that was classic Ed Bassett. He put others, faculty and
students, ahead of himself."

Even when in top administrative roles, Bassett maintained a connection to new
journalists by insisting on advising students and teaching. Towering over his
students, he patiently shared his wit and wisdom on subjects ranging from mass
communication law and history to environmental issues in communication

Bassett also did what many academics don't - remain grounded in the fie
through periodic stints in the working press. When Bassett was editor of the
Statesman Journal, the newspaper's owner, the Gannett Co., named it "Best of
Gannett" for its news coverage. Gannett also recruited him as an adviser when
it established USA Today and later named him to the company's board of
directors.

"Ed Bassett brought to the Statesman Journal a full grounding in the crafts of
reporting and editorial writing, as well as a strong vision of how a daily
newspaper should related to its community," said John McMillan, who was
publisher when Bassett served as editor from 1980 to 1984.

"I think that he was a wonderful motivator," said McMillan, noting Bassett's
ability to nurture the talents of under performing reporters. McMillan also
praised Bassett as a leader in bringing greater racial and ethnic diversity to
journalism.

Bassett was born Feb. 27, 1929, in Boston and raised in Decatur, Ill. He
graduated in 1951 from Washington and Lee University and in 1955 received a
master's degree at the University of Michigan. He then worked for four
newspapers, including the Louisville Courier-Journal, before moving in 1960 to
the University of Iowa, where he received a doctoral degree in 1967.

Bassett's first administrative job was chairman of the journalism department
at the University of Michigan in 1969-1970. He became dean of the Willi
Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas and later moved
on to the University of Southern California to direct its school of
journalism.

He joined the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University as dean
in 1984 and worked with Northwestern Kellogg School to establish the
university's Newspaper Management Center. He became director of the University
of Washington School of Communications in 1989. Before retiring in 1997, he
served two years as the interim dean of UW's Graduate School of Library and
Information Science.

Bassett also served as president of the American Association of Schools and
Departments of Journalism and the Association of Education in Journalism and
Mass Communication.

But his interests and expertise went far beyond journalism, reaching to
politics, the arts and international affairs. The former college basketball
player loved sports, and three summers fighting fires for the U.S. Fore
Service fueled an interest and passion for the environment.

The Great Depression forced both his parents to work, requiring his
grandparents to help raise him and forging in him the importance of family. He
is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Karen Jack; daughters, Sarah
Williams of Monomonee Falls, Wis., and Laura Bassett of Oakton, Va.; a sister,
Caroline Wilkinson of Oxford, Ohio; and four grandchildren. His third
daughter, Lisa, died in a car accident.



Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa, 18 Mar 2001
Edward Bassett, 72

Edward P. Bassett, 72, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Iowa City, died
Thursday, March 1, 2001, at his home of liver disease. Mr. Bassett was born
Feb. 27, 1929, in Boston to Fraser Wightman Bassett and Fanny Powers Bassett.
He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1951. After he earned his
master's degree in 1955 at the University of Michigan, he worked for fo
newspapers, including the Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1860, he moved to the
University of Iowa, where he earned a Ph.D. in 1967. His first administrative
job was as chairman of the journalism department at the University of Michigan
from 1960 to 1980. He then became the dean of the William Allen White School
of Journalism at the University of Kansas in 1970. He served from 1974 to 1975
as associate vice chancellor at the University of Kansas and then moved to USC
as director of its School of Journalism. He became the dean of the Medi
School of Journalism at Northwestern in 1984. He became director of the
University of Washington School of Communications in 1989. Before retiring in
1997, he served two years as the interim dean of the University of
Washington's Graduate School of Library and Information Science. He also
worked directing news and editorial activities of the Statesman Journal.
During his tenure, the Statesman Journal won the "Best of Gannett" award for
news coverage. He served as an adviser during USA Today's inception, and he
also was named to the Gannett Co. Board of Directors. He won the nation's top
award for journalism school administrators, presented by the Freedom Forum. He
served as president of the American Association of Schools and Departments of
Journalism and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication. He was selected by the American Political Science Association
in 1960 for excellence in state government reporting and given an honorary
Doctor of Law degree in 1984 from Washington and Lee University. He served on
the national journalism accrediting council, and on advisory committees for
two public radio stations and two Freedom Forum programs in journalism
studies. He served on a Knight Ridder journalism excellence jury and the
William Allen White Foundation. Survivors include his wife, Karen two
daughters, Sarah Williams of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Laura Bassett of
Oakton, Va. one sister, Caroline Wilkinson of Oxford, Ohio, and four
grandchildren. One daughter, Lisa, died earlier. 		Bassett, Edward Powers (I23261)
 
3418 CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF GROWING UP IN AUSTIN, (CHICAGO) ILLINO
By Sarah Bassett Andrew Brink

I remember Grandmother Worthley, my great grandmother, that is. She
seemed a very old lady to me, yet vigorous and sharp. She told me that she had
17 brothers and sisters, the oldest of whom she had never seen, since he was
grown and went west before she was born. He had joined the Mormons, I think
she said.
Aunt Lide (Olive Eliza) I also remember. She lived on Pine Avenue in
Austin with her son Roy. I often used to visit her of an afternoon when school
was out. They had a huge dog who seemed to know the days of the week, for on
Friday when his master, Roy, came home after being away all week, the d
always waited for him on the porch. This he never did on any other day of the
week.
Uncle Charlie (Charles Eli Bassett) was a Civil War veteran. He
marched in the Decoration Day parade (and of later years bought new and shiny
rubbers for the occasion). He also spoke at the Decoration Day exercises in
school and had many first hand experiences to tell of his service in the
struggle. Once I spent some time with them. My brother had scarlet fever and I
stayed with Uncle Charlie and Aunt Kate so I could go to school as I was then
in junior high. Yes they had one in Austin in those days. We went to the high
school building for seventh and eighth grades. We also had departmental work.
A gifted group of teachers if I ever saw one. As the population of Aust
grew, they went back to a self-contained room for each grade in each school.
But I was lucky, I think. Anyway as I said, I stayed at uncle Charlie's. As he
was a Civil War buff and a great admirer of Grant, he got out the two volumes
of Grant's memoirs. I had never then and haven't since ever seen tom
large as those seemed to me. Each morning Uncle Charlie set me a section to
read; each evening he questioned me concerning the assignment. It should have
made me dislike history forever; but curiously enough it did nothing of the
sort. I got interested in spite of myself, developed a taste for it and have
enjoyed it ever since.
To go back to Grandmother Worthley. She said she had come here in a
covered wagon; had been very homesick; even longed for the sight of common
yellow dandelions. She expressed this wish to some one who carried the message
back to her mother who sent some seeds in a package to her. She had never used
a sewing machine but made all the clothing by hand. She had received second
sight and could sew all day without glasses when I knew her. She was a tiny
little woman and wore a white cap most of the time. She lived with Grandmother
Bassett in a big house standing where the Austin Y.M.C.A. now stands. T
Benson (Homer) lived just a few houses north of their house. The gingo tree
which someone gave Grandpa Bassett stood in their front yard. When they built
the Y they set one part back in order to preserve the tree. That variety used
to be very rare around here. The yard was surrounded by a beautiful iron
fence, and a wrought iron horse block and carriage steps stood out at t
curb. The side walk was of huge blocks of stone - cement had not yet come in
when that house was built. There was some religious controversy about the use
of cement. Some people thought it presuming on the prerogatives of the Almighty.
Do you think you can make stone like God can? was a frequent question. So my
grandmother told me.
These are just some random recollections that came to my mind as I was
copying this record, and the people came back into my mind and brought
memories that have lain dormant for years. They came alive again and I
remembered with gratitude how much time they gave me; how many ideas they took
the time to explain; and most of all the affection the whole family surrounded
us with.
And this was only half of it. All of my father's family were as close
and as kind. Austin was a small self-contained village, every place was within
walking distance and fear for what might happen to children didn't exist. Why,
who could hurt a child, was what everyone believed. 		Worthley, Helen Atilda (I11297)
 
3419 Chronicle-Tribune, Grant County, Indiana
Wednesday, November 19, 2003

ALEXANDRIA - Mildred I. Bassett, 94, died Monday in The Willows nursing home.

The Elwood native retired from Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. and was
married to the late Rosco Bassett.

Surviving are children, Jerry, Alexandria, and Larry Muncie; sister, Ma
Cooper-Sanibel, Florida; and five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Cliff
Richardson officiating. Burial: Park View Cemetery.

Visitation: 4-7- p.m. today at Whetsel Funeral Home, 1503 S. Park Ave., and
noon until services Thursday at the church.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in care of the funeral home. 		McCarty, Mildred I. (I20918)
 
3420 Clara Bassett Ross Obituary (newspaper unknown)

Died

At her home in the town of Williston, North Dakota, on Tuesday, Oct.
14th, 1897, Clara Ross, aged 44 years and three months, (wife of William
Ross). Mrs. Ross had been sick only about two weeks, but up to within three or
four days of her death no serious results were anticipated. She had caught
cold a few days before her confinement, which brought on pneumonia and
terminated in congestion of the lungs. Mrs. Ross was a most exemplary woman,
an affectionate wife, a loving and kind mother, patient and sweet-tempered at
all times and under all circumstances. She leaves a husband and eleven
children, the youngest a babe two weeks old, and a host of warm friends who
deeply feel her untimely demise. The funeral, which took place on Saturday
morning from the Congregational church, was one of the largest gatherings of
the kind ever occurring in this city, the services being conducted by Rev..
J.H. Hjetland. 		Bassett, Clara (I10343)
 
3421 Clarence M. "Clancy" Bassett
June 9, 1915 - April 1, 1992

Clarence M. "Clancy" Bassett, 76, of LaGrange, died Wednesday, April 1
at Life Care Center, LaGrange.
He was born to Cluro D. and Ruth Weyrick Bassett on June 9, 1915 in
South Bend.
Mr. Bassett retired from Jayco of Middlebury, where he was a truck
driver. He was a member of the Middlebury American Legion Post 210, the VFW of
Kendallville, a life member of DAV at Goshen, the LaGrange Moose Lodge and the
LaGrange Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Della Davidson Kinsey, who he married May
1, 1976 in Middlebury; two daughters, Kay Nelson of Angola and Kim Richards of
Sturgis, Mich.; one son, Kit of LaGrange; one stepdaughter, Diana Kinsey of
Sturgis; three stepsons, Walter Kinsey Jr., Rob Kinsey and Alan Kinsey, all of
Sturgis; one sister, Ruth Miller of Kingswood, Texas; two brothers, Jack
Ludwig of Granger and William Ludwig of League City, Texas and 13
grandchildren.



The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2 Apr 1992
Clarence M. "Clancy" Bassett

Clarence M. "Clancy" Bassett, 76, of LaGrange died yesterday at Life
Care Center. He moved to LaGrange from Sturgis, Mich., in 1984. He retired as
a truck driver from Jayco in Middlebury. Surviving are his wife, Del
Davidson Kinsey Bassett; daughters, Kay Nelson of Angola and Kim Richards of
Sturgis, Mich.; a son, Kit of LaGrange; a stepdaughter, Diana Kinsey of
Sturgis; stepsons, Walter Kinsey Jr., Rob Kinsey and Alan Kinsey, all of
Sturgis; a sister, Ruth Miller of Kingwood, Texas; brothers, Jack Ludwig of
Granger and William Ludwig of League City, Texas; and 13 grandchildren.
Calling will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Frurip-May Funeral Home,
LaGrange, with services at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Greenwood
Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the LaGrange County Cancer Society
or the American Heart Association. 		Bassett, Clarence M. (I24504)
 
3422 Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 18 Aug 1997

Larry Bassett HULL

Larry Gene Bassett, 49, of Duncan-Hardman Road died Saturday, August
16, 1997.
A native of South Carolina, Mr. Bassett was a son of the late James
and Pauline Hunsinger Bassett. He was an Army veteran and a machinist with
Peterson Spring Co.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at Brown Funeral Home,
Danielsville, with the Rev. Patsy B. Hayes officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Ann Epps Bassett, a daughte
Crystal Gail Vickery, Commerce; three sons, Timothy James Bassett, Scott
Bassett and Jamie Bassett, all of Hull; three brothers, Jimmy Bassett, George
Bassett and Woodie Bassett, all of Danielsville; three sisters, Patsy Hayes
and Mary Bassett, both of Danielsville, and Bobbie Williamson, Lincolnton; and
two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made toward funeral expenses. 		Bassett, Larry Gene (I27910)
 
3423 Cleveland Plain Dealer, 18 Oct 2002
Dale Bassett

Dale Bassett, age 51, of Brunswick, OH. Beloved husband of Theresa Bassett
(nee Handley), dear father of Michael D. and Scott D. Bassett, preceded in
death by his parents Harry and Dorothy Bassett (nee Wiley). Friends may call
at Waite & Son Funeral Homes, Brunswick Chapel, 3300 Center Rd. (RT. 303 at I-
71) on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. - 12 Noon where the memorial service wi
follow at Noon. The family suggest contributions to Brunswick Youth Sports.
www.cleveland.com/obits. 		Bassett, Dale (I20915)
 
3424 Cleveland Press 8 Jun 1972

Wilbur A. Bassett, beloved husband of Reba (nee Nichals), son of the
late Ralph and Elizabeth, brother of Ralph W. Friends may call at The Ferfolia
& Sons Funeral Home, 5386 Lee Rd., near Broadway, Maple Heights, where
services will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. Visiting Hours Thursday 2-5 and 7-9
P.M. 		Bassett, Wilbur A. (I16620)
 
3425 Conley Funeral Home
Helen L. Bassett, 8 Mar 2004

Bassett of Brockton, March 8, 2004. Helen L. (Goddard) Bassett, 90 years. Wife
of the late Dr. Gardner G. Bassett. Loving mother of Michael G. Bassett, Sr.
and his wife Diane of Brockton; Helen B. Pacewicz of of Bridgewater and
Gardner G. Bassett and his wife Linda of Raynham. Grandmother of Laurie
Audette, Michael Bassett, Jr., Lynn Filosi, Heidi Pacewicz-Trindade,
Christopher Pacewicz, Brian and Andrew Bassett. Great grandmother of Holly
Pacewicz, Noelle Audette and Zachary Bassett.

Funeral from the J. Frank Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123)
Brockton Saturday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9
a.m. Burial in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton, Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m.

Obituary:

Mrs. Bassett died Monday at Braemoor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a
brief illness. She was born in Natick, daughter of the late George and
Gertrude (Heinlein) Goddard. She was a graduate of Wellesly High School Class
of 1930, Wheelock College in 1934 and received her BS in Education from Boston
University in 1936. She had taught first grade in the Wellesly public school
system.

Mrs. Bassett lived in Brockton for over 50 years moving here with her husband
when he opened his medical practice after WWII. She was a member and pa
treasurer of the Brockton Hospital Women's Guild and was also a volunteer for
many years at the hospital.

Her interests were her family, antiquing, visits to Cape Cod, reading, and
traveling. She also loved anything chocolate.

Mrs. Bassett had been a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes and our Lady of
Rosary Churches.

She was the loving mother of Michael G. Bassett, Sr., and his wife Diane of
Brockton; Helen B. Pacewica of Bridgewater and Gardner G. Bassett and his wife
Linda of Raynham. Grandmother of Laurie Audette, Michael Bassett, Jr., Lynn
Filosi, Heidi Pacewica-Trindade, Christopher Pacewicz, Briand and Andrew
Bassett. Great grandmother of Holly Pacewicz, Noelle Audette and Zachary
Bassett. 		Goddard, Helen L. (I19994)
 
3426 Corvallis Gazette-Times, Tuesday, 8 Jun 2004
Raymond Bassett
Aug. 12, 1908 - June 1, 2004

Former Benton County resident Raymond Morden Bassett died June 1 in Davenport,
Wash., at the age of 95. His home was in Harrington, Wash.

He was born in Wahpeton, N.D., to Elmer and Annie Bassett. He attended school
in Wahpeton and graduated from North Dakota State School of Science. He was
elected into the North Dakota State School of Science Hall of Fame in 1980. He
received his bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University and masters
from the University of Minnesota.

He married Marjorie Dean Smith on June 8, 1928, in Annadale, Minn. He w
lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War I

He taught in North Branch, Wells, Mountain Lake, Windom, New Ulm and Tracy,
Minn.; Wahpeton, N.D.; and Lewiston, Mont. before venturing to Alaska long
before statehood to teach in Ketchikan. He eventually became principal of the
local high school until his semi-retirement in 1965.

He and Marge lived in Nairobi, Kenya, from 1965 to 1970, and he closed out his
education career after a five-year stint as a college tutor for Kenyatta
College in Nairobi, and liaison officer for the Agency of International
Development in Uganda-Kenya.

After living in Benton County briefly before moving to Kenya, the couple
returned to the area for about 10 years in 1970.

Along with teaching the sciences, he coached football, basketball, baseball
and tennis. While coaching at North Branch, Minn. (a school of less than 120
students), he coached his basketball team to victory over St. Paul, Minn. High
School in the state championship.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and tennis, basketball, football and baseball
player, and he excelled and won many awards in each of these sports.

He was a member of the Lions Club, Fraternal Order of Elks, NRA, and a
lifetime member of the NEA and Alaska congress of Parents and Teacher

He and Marge never had children of their own, but helped raise and nurture
many, many children and young adults throughout their lives. They put many
students through college, and their only payback was seeing and experiencing
the joy of watching them succeed in their chosen careers. The students they
touched continued to respond through letters and visits and gave them great
joy right up until Marge's death last year and Ray's death June 1.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life of 65 years, Marjorie, in
2003; his parents and sister Aerial. He is survived by a nephew, Rob O'Connor,
niece Molly Schworm of Eugene and many friends and former students.

Raymond would ask that you honor his memory by helping others and ask them to
pass it on.

At his request, there will be no service. Cremation arrangements were made by
Strate Funeral home in Davenport.

Memorials may be made to the North Dakota School of Science, 800 N. Sixth St.,
Wahpeton, N.D., 58076; the KayHi Scholarship Fund in care of Ketchican High
School, 2610 4th Ave., Ketchikan, AK 99901; The Seattle Foundation, 425 Pike
St. Suite 510, Seattle, Wash., 98101-2334, or the Lincoln County Nursing Home,
10 Nichols St., Davenport, Wash. 99122. 		Bassett, Raymond Morden (I17151)
 
3427 Courier Press, 19 Jun 2006
Sharon Bassett

ZIONSVILLE - Sharon Bassett, 55, died Friday, June 16, 2006, at Indiana
University Medical Center.

She and her family established the Sharon L. Bassett Fund in 2000 to help men
and women dealing with breast cancer. The fund has provided financial
assistance to hundreds of families in Indiana and Illinois.

She is survived by husband, Dennis; son, Darin; sister, Karen Rayfield; and
brothers, Larry, John and Ron Masengale.

A private family service will be today, with 1 p.m. graveside servic
Sunset Memorial Park in Danville, Ill.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon L. Bassett Fund, c/o Provena
United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, 801 W. Fairchild, Danville, IL
61832. 		Masengale, Sharon (I26660)
 
3428 Cresent News, Ohio, August 12, 2007
John Bassett

NAPOLEON - John "Jay" C. Bassett, 85, Napoleon, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at
Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky. He was born Aug. 25, 1921, in North Baltimore,
the son of Cecil and Treva (Rader) Bassett. He married Hermine Barth, w
preceded him in death. He worked as a conductor for DTI Railroad for 30 years
until his retirement in 1981. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was
a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. Surviving are a son, Joseph
(Ruth), Napoleon; a stepson, John Farkas, Treasure Island, Fla.; a sister,
Alice Menden, Toledo; and six grandchildren. Preceding him in death w
brother, Cecil Jr. Services and burial will be private. Snyder-Wesche Funeral
home, Napoleon, is handling arrangements. Preferred memorials are to the Ohio
Veterans Home, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870. 		Bassett, John C. (I21873)
 
3429 Cumberlink Sentinel, 9 Apr 2007
Nilsson S. Bassett, 1918 - 2007

Nilsson S. Bassett, 89, of Green Ridge, Newville, died Thursday, March 29,
2007, in Carlisle.

He was born Feb. 20, 1918, in Marblehead, Mass.

Mr. Bassett was preceded in death by his wives, Elizabeth Keenan Bassett and
Dorothy Speake Bassett.

He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Carlisle.

Mr. Bassett is survived by his son, Gerry Nilsson Bassett, and daughter, Linda
Bassett Darrah. He is also survived by a step-son, Thomas Speake, and a step-
daughter Margerty Alleman. Nilsson is also survived by five loving grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 4, in the Garden Court at Green
Ridge Village with the Rev. Mark Scheneman and the Rev. Diane McElwee
officiating. A graveside service will be held in Waterside Cemetery,
Marblehead, Mass.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nilsson Bassett's memory to Green Ridge
Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241.

The Egger Funeral Home of Newville is handling the arrangements. 		Bassett, Nilsson S. (I23946)
 
3430 Daily Democrat, 31 Mar 2006
Barbara Elaine Phelps Bassett
Feb. 18, 1929 - March 28, 2006

Barbara Elaine Phelps Bassett died at her home in Woodland on Tuesday, March
28 at age 77.

Mrs. Bassett was born Feb. 18, 1929 in Warsaw, Ind. She had been a Yolo County
resident for 28 years. She graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School in
South Bend, Ind. For 25 years, she worked as a real estate broker.

Survivors include Mrs. Bassett's sons, Randy, Craig and Terry, all of
Woodland; and her grandchildren, Brian, Casey, Michael, Stephen and Shannon.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lester Bassett; her son,
Kelan Bassett; her parents, Devon and Dorothy Phelps; and her brother, Richard
Phelps.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Bassett's name be directed to Yolo
Wayfarer Center, 201 Fourth St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Apr
Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St., Woodland. McNary's Chapel is assisting the
family with arrangements. 		Phelps, Barbara Elaine (I24496)
 
3431 Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 20 May 20
Josephine Katharine Bassett - of Elgin

Services for Josephine Katharine Bassett, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. today,
at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral Chapel, 51 Center St., Elgin. The Rev. Larry Zea
will officiate. Born Feb. 24, 1920, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of William
and Dora Sweeney Brandt, she died Monday, May 15, 2000, at Sherman Hospital in
Elgin. Burial will be in Udina Cemetery, Udina, Ill. Josephine was a graduate
of Clinton High School in Clinton and a retired factory worker for Simpson
Electric of Elgin. She enjoyed walking and doing embroidery. Surviving are her
nephew, David C. (Mary) Brandt of White Plains, N.Y.; and niece, Jacqueline
(Raymond) Dutton of Cave in the Rock, Ill. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Wade N. Bassett, in 1978; brothers, David and Edward; and
sisters, Mamie Sturm, Nora Hannah and Edith Murray. Visitation will be from 9
a.m. until the time of the services, at the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the American Cancer Society. For information, (847) 742-2100. 		Price, Josephine Katharine (I17244)
 
3432 Daily Herald, Wednesday, 17 January 2001
North Suburban Obituaries, Lake County, Illinois
Weston H. "Westy" Bassett

Funeral services for Weston H. "Westy" Bassett, 90, of Kokomo, Ind.,
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at Grace United Methodist Church in
Indiana.
Born Dec. 11, 1910, in Kokomo, to Will O. and Ethel Mae (nee Hansell)
Bassett, he died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at Waterford Place Health Campus in
Kokomo. Burial will be in Kokomo Memorial Park.
Mr. Bassett was a 1929 graduate of Kokomo High School and a 1933
graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. A retired colonel in the
Army infantry, he had served during World War II and had been stationed in the
Aleutian Islands. Mr. Bassett was the owner-operator of Bassett Coal & Fuel
Co., co-owner of Star Coal & Supply Co., former president and CEO of B.
Hoadley Quarries, Inc., of Bloomington, Ind., and former owner of the S
Rocket Motel and developer of the Emerald Isles Condominium Project in North
Reddington Beach, Fla., in addition to being a retired farmer. He was a life
member of Grace United Methodist Church, where he taught the young adult
Sunday school class, served as chairman of the board of trustees and was past
president of the administrative board. He was also a past president and 58-
year member of the Kokomo Rotary Club; a member of the Kokomo Masonic Lodge,
the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and the Maurat Shrine; a form
member of the Kokomo Country Club; a member of the John Purdue Club, the
President's Club of Purdue University and the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Scholarship
Club; a life member of the Kokomo Elks Lodge; a member of the Kokomo Federal
Savings & Loan, where he served on the board of directors; a board member for
the McMahan-O'Connor Construction Co. in Rochester, Ind.; and a former board
member of Howard Community Hospital. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed bowling,
golfing and square dancing, and was an avid sports fan.
Surviving are his wife, Marjorie A. Bassett, whom he married June 26,
1934, in South Bend, Ind.; sons, William (Sharon) Bassett of Kokomo and John
(Lynda) Bassett of Vernon Hills; daughters, Barbara (Bill) Lambert of Kokomo
and Kathryn (Stan) Rebber of Kokomo; grandchildren, Teri Lambert, Kathy
(Lambert) Williams, Sara (Bassett) Sullivan, Brenda (Bassett) Malliett,
William Bassett Jr., Laura Bassett and Derek Bassett; and three great-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Murray Funeral Home,
414 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services
Friday, at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church Endowment
Fund for Scholarships.
For information, (765) 454-9639. 		Bassett, Weston Hansell (I21205)
 
3433 Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 19. 2005
Marion A. Bassett

Visitation for Marion A. Bassett, 85, of Belvidere since 1999,
formerly of Lombard since 1937, will be from 11 a.m. until the time of
services at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd., 565 Duane
St., Glen Ellyn. The Rev. Donald Romano will officiate. Interment will be in
Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.
Born Oct. 18, 1919, in Chicago, she passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005,
at her home.
Marion was a 1937 graduate of York High School, Elmhurst, and a 1964
graduate of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. She was a homemaker who
enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, and traveling. She was also an anim
lover.
Survivors include her loving husband, the Rev. Gerald D. "Jerry"
Bassett Jr. of Belvidere; dear son, Gerald D. III (Judith) of Wheaton;
cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (William) Walter of Wheaton, Gerald D.
Bassett IV of Warrenville, Pamela (James) Wall of Wheaton and Timothy (Leslee)
Bassett of Winfield; and great-grandchildren, Chris, Meghan, Scott, Taylor,
J.J. and Danny.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Moody Bible Institute,
Stewardship Fund, c/o: Oak Park River Forest High School or the Peoria
Woodriff High School App.
Arrangements were made by the Peterson Funeral Home, Chicago. F
information, (773) 637-4441. 		Moureau, Marien (I26838)
 
3434 Daily News-Sun, 3 May 2006
Jean Mildred Bassett (picture included)

Jean Mildred Bassett, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, entered into rest Frida
April 28, 2006 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio where
she worked at the Methodist Clearing House then as an executive secretary at
Proctor & Gamble for 21 years. She met and married her "Dear John" in 1964
while working together and they traveled extensively. They built their
retirement home on Tumblewood Drive in 1973 and enjoyed a busy, productive
lifestyle. Jean and John became involved with the Laubach Literacy Program as
volunteer teachers and then Tutor Trainers traveling throughout the Southwest
for 15 years. They loved living in Sun City, Arizona and were involved in the
establishment of Lakeview Methodist Church, Boswell Hospital and the We
Valley Symphony. Jean was a longtime member of the Bell Ceramic Club. S
devotedly cared for John until his death in 2003. Her declining health made it
necessary for her to join him at Boone Adult Care home in 2002. Jean is
survived by her daughter, Constance Kolakowski of Sun City, Arizona; and her
son, Gary Bassett of Palmdale, California. Though they were grown with
families at the time she joined them, they were proud to call her "Mom". She
also will be missed by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and six
great great grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death.
Arrangements entrusted to Sunland Mortuary, 623-933-1061, with services in
their chapel on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. and service at
11:00 A.M. Contributions may be made to the Parkinson Association, Trinity
Hospice or Westside Food Bank. Visit this person's Guest Book at
www.dailynews-sun.com. 		Unknown, Jean Mildred (I20027)
 
3435 Daily Sentinel Tribune, Bowling Green, Ohio
Wednesday, August 22, 1917, P.3, c.2
Julia A. Davis

Julia A. Davis was born at New Lexington, O., March 26th, 1838, and
died at Weston, O., August 11th, 1917. Mrs. Davis moved to Wood coun
1852, her mother having married Alexander Pugh, who owned the farm now
occupied by Mrs. Albert Heyman.
After having completed her education she taught several terms of
school.
In January of 1858, she was married to Eugene Bassett of Grand Rapids,
O., and to them were born Frank, who died in 1880. Louise, now Mrs. Fred
Fuller of Stanton, Mich., and Annie, now Mrs. Cunningham of Peru, Kansas. Mr.
Bassett died in Sept. 1864. In 1870, she was united in marriage to Edwa
Davis, who died in 1910. This union was blessed with five children. Edward of
Rosebush, Mich.; Stella and Howard of Weston; Bertie who died in 1881, and
Arthur of Reddin, Calif.
She also leaves a stepson Waldo Davis of Bryan, O.
Mrs. Davis was a woman of rare intelligence, a kind mother and
neighbor and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her departur
She was a sister of I.W. Clayton of Bowling Green, who died three years
ago.
All of Mrs. Davis' children were at her bed-side during her last
illness. 		Clayton, Julia (I06288)
 
3436 Dallas Morning News, 8 Feb 2005
Charlotte Sue Bassett

BASSETT, CHARLOTTE SUE, age 59 and a resident of Argyle, Texas. Born on August
3, 1945 in Port Arthur, TX to Percy and Alzina Chiasson. Passed away on
February 6, 2005 at Medical Center of Lewisville. Charlotte was a graduate of
Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in Beaumont, TX on November 26, 1965 and worked
at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas in the Labor and Delivery for several years.
Charlotte is survived by her husband, William E. Bassett of Argyle and two
sons, William R. Bassett of Dallas and Kirk Allen Bassett and his wife, Monica
of Little Elm, TX. Her grandchildren, Mark Neal Jr. and Kody and Brandon
Bassett. She is also survived by two sisters, Faye Sassine of Dallas and Linda
Fontenot of Hemphill, TX, one brother, Pete Chiasson of Groves, TX and her
mother, Alzina Chiasson of Port Arthur, TX. Family visitation will be held on
Tuesday, February 8, 2004 from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Flower Mound Family
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Flower
Mound Family Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jim Wimberley officiating the service.
Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Flower Mound. FLOWER MOUND FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME 3550 Firewheel Dr. Flower Mound, TX 972-436-6513. 		Chiasson, Charlotte Sue (I17667)
 
3437 Danville Advocate - Messenger, 25 Feb 2002

Services for Jenney A. Bassett, 100, of Danville Centre for Health and
Rehabilitation and formerly of Louisville, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at
Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville by the Rev. Robert Long.

She died Saturday at Danville Centre for Health and Rehabilitation.

Born Dec. 13, 1901, in Breckinridge County, she was a daughter of the late
Adam and Cordia Belle Ater Basham. She was a retired seamstress and reweaver
from Tweed and Carter. She was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in
Louisville. She was the widow of Sherlay Bassett. She was predeceased by a
son, Harry Bassett.

Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Clark of Danville; five grand-children;
and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Stith Funeral Home and after 1
p.m. Thursday at Resthaven.

Pallbearers will be Harold and Ronald Basham, Martin and Brian Bassett, Ron
Neal, Jeff Clark and Rob Robinson.

Memorials may go to Walnut Street Baptist Church Phase II Renovation Project. 		Basham, Jenney A. (I18079)
 
3438 David Bassett gave Susan half of his land and Martha the other half.
Susan had a hard life. She had to live through the deaths of two husbands and
three children and then died herself in the very early years of her only
children to survive childhood. Her first husband died in the winter of 1856.
Her baby daughter died in the spring of 1861. Her second husband died in the
fall of 1861. All three probably died from malaria. Then, just a year later
her only two living children died on the same day, some say from malaria and
some say they were killed by Union soldiers. During the Civil War Susan lived
on the farm with her mother, Jane, and her sister Martha. They had to raise
their food and survive the ravages of the war without the help of either
slaves or men-folks. Her father and her first husband were both dead, and the
second husband died in the early part of the war. Her brother was in the
Confederate Army and so was not at home. These women were very tough and
greatly to be admired for surviving.
After the war, Susan met A.D. Littler, a Sargeant in the Union Army
from Findly, Ohio. He had driven a team of oxen from Little Rock to the area
in 1866. He settled in Hot Springs where he operated a small general store in
the vicinity of the present Arlington Hotel and was the first United States
Postmaster of Hot Springs after the Civil War. Then he met and married Susan
and moved to Lawrence Station, a stage stop. There he had a small store and
post office on the main road to Malvern and at the side of the first narrow
gauge railroad track into Hot Springs. That railroad was called The Diamond
Joe. He called his little store "Shanghi City Still Ahead". Susan and Angus
had two children, but unfortunately, Susan did not live to see them raised.
When she died, she and Angus had been married only six years. Charles was five
and Maggie was only two. They lived in a log cabin with only the fireplace to
heat it. After her death, Angus stayed on at the store and raised his son,
Charles. He made moonshine and is reported to have sold some to Jessie James.
There was a community of northern people nearby called Sulfur because of the
healing potash sulfer spring and Angus Littler liked to take his fiddle and
play for the dances that were held there. He married (2) a very sweet woman
named Vicey. He had a pension because of having had his legs frozen during the
Civil War. Angus and Vicey had a little barn down on the creek with a cow and
some chickens and Vicey would go down there and feed the animals. There was a
ladder up the side of the barn into the loft. One day Vicey climbed up to get
some hay and fell out. After her death, and after Maggie and Robert married,
Angus moved into the back of his little store, just about 100 ft. from the log
home where Margaret and Robert lived. He lived to be 100 years old, dying 4
Oct 1926. The last two years of his life he moved into the house with Maggie
and her family.
 		Bassett, Susan (I06013)
 
3439 DEATH OF HELEN E. BASSETT, 1888

Helen E., daughter of Alfred H. Bassett, died at her home on We
Housatonic street last evening at 7:30 o'clock. She has been ailing for a year
or more and has been confined to the home for the past three or four months
suffering from a complication of diseases. The immediate cause of her death
was heart failure.
Miss Bassett was 21 years old, and was formerly a pupil at the high
school. She was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew her, and her
numerous friends will learn of her early death with sincere grief. She was a
member of the South church and also of the young people's society of th
church.
The funeral will be held from the residence of her father, 41 West
Housatonic street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 		Bassett, Helen Elizabeth (I10880)
 
3440 Death, Grace L. Meade

JEFFERSON - Mrs. Grace L. Meade, 70, of 1549 Millcreek Rd., died at
12:10 a.m. today at Ashtabula General Hospital from a heart conditio
Born in Cherry Valley, March 29, 1908, she was the daughter of Neal
and Alta (Loveland) Bassett. A resident of Jefferson for 48 years, she had
spent most of her life in Ashtabula County.
Mrs. Meade was married Aug. 4, 1927, to Albert C. Meade in Jefferson.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, James L. Meade of Jefferson
and William E. Meade of Akron; seven daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Anna) Pinney of
Geneva, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Dumperth of Jefferson, Mrs. Boyd (Ruth) King of
Cuyahoga Falls, Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Pheasant of McClure, Pa., Mrs. Fred (Martha)
Swanson of Jefferson, Mrs. William (Carol) Evans of Akron and Mrs. Wayne (Mary
Lou) Plut of Kingsville; a brother, Harland Bassett of Geneva; 19
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Meade was preceded in death by a brother and two half brothers.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Chur
Jefferson. The Rev. Dr. William L. Offutt, pastor of the church, and the Rev.
Harold L. Kidwell, former pastor, will officiate.
Interment will be at Brownville Cemetery in New Lyme. At Mrs. Meade's
request, no calling hours will be observed. Friends may call at the church
from noon until the hour of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church. Miller
Funeral Home, in Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.  		Bassett, Grace Louise (I23130)
 
3441 Death: 9 Mar 1976
Findlay Republican
Missing woman dead in pond

Wood County Sheriff's Deputy David Thompson early this morning
recovered the body of Mrs. Oletha Bassett, 58, Church Street, Hoytville, from
a pond near Hoytville. Deputy Thompson said the department had been notified
she was missing from the family home since about 7:30 p.m. Monday. The auto
she was driving was parked down a farm lane. Deputy Thompson found her coat on
the bank of the pond, located on the Oil Center Road, a fourth of a mile east
of Ohio 235. The Wood County coroner, Dr. Roger Peatee, has ordered an
autopsy into the cause of death.


Obituary: 10 Mar 1976
Findlay Republican

The death of Mrs. Cecil J. Bassett (Oletha P. Newell), 58, Chur
Street, Hoytville, has been ruled a suicide by Dr. Roger Peatee, Wood County
coroner. Dr. Peatee said death was caused by acute heart stoppage from the
shock of the cold water rather than drowning. Mrs. Bassett's body was
recovered from a pond on the Oil Center Road early Tuesday morning by Wood
County sheriff's deputies. She had been missing from her home since 7 p.m.
Monday. The funeral for Mrs. Bassett is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Hartley
Funeral Home, McComb, with burial in McComb Union Cemetery. Mrs. Bassett was
born March 6, 1918, in Putnam County to Mr. and Mrs. Orla Newell (Nellie
Fisher). She married Mr. Bassett on Jan. 6, 1951 and he survives, as does her
mother in McComb. Other survivors include a son, Lee, Deshler; two daughters,
Kay and Diane, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Eugene (Grace) Leader,
McComb, and Mrs. Richard (Naomi) Snavely and Mrs. Gene (Guyneth) Crates, both
of Findlay, and a granddaughter. Mrs. Bassett was a member of the Hoytville
United Methodist Church, where she served as janitor and a member of the
Hoytville United Women. The family suggests that any tributes be in the form
of contributions to the church. Interment will be in the McComb Union
Cemetery. 		Newell, Oletha Pauline (I21876)
 
3442 Decatur Herald & Review, Friday, 8 Mar 2002

VERNON - Marjorie G. Bassett, 95, of Vernon died 10 p.m. Wednesday (March 6,
2002) in Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Greenville.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Day Funeral Home, Patoka, with the Re
Chuck Jackson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial
will be in Doolen Cemetery, Vernon. Memorial: donor's choice.

Mrs. Bassett was born Nov. 29, 1906, in Foster Township, Marion County, the
daughter of Oscar L. and Cora A. Campbell Doolen. She lived her entire life
in the Vernon area. She was a former member of Vernon United Methodist Church
and a current member of Patoka United Methodist Church. She was a former
member of Marion County Home Extension and was very active in her church in
Vernon and Patoka, serving on many committees in the church. She was a
homemaker. She married Mason "Peck" Bassett Dec. 7, 1926, in Patoka. He
preceded her in death Aug. 10, 1989.

Surviving are her son, Richard Bassett of Salem; daughter, Bonnie and husband
Frank Peyton-Pritchett of Illiopolis; sisters, Thelma Riley of Dennison,
Kansas; Wanza Gramlick of Memphis; daughter-in-law, Margaret Bassett of
Princeville; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Mason Lewis Bassett;
granddaughter, Allison Bassett, and three brothers. 		Doolen, Marjorie Gayle (I16329)
 
3443 DEED OF VALOR WINS HONOR FOR SERGT. BASSETT
Soldier From Martin County is Cited in Orders for Deed of Exceptional Heroism
(Martin County SENTINEL?)

Jay Bassett, born and raised in Martin County, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol
Bassett, who moved to Danbury, Wis, a few months ago, is one of the heroes of
the war.
Every army man knows that it means something to be "mentioned in
orders" for acts of special heroism in action. Jay attained that distinction,
as you will note by General Orders No. 11,Hq, 9th Inf Brigade, Dec 31, 1918,
quoted as follows:
"The following named enlisted man is cited in orders for distinguished
conduct in action.: Sergt Jay P. Bassett, Co. E, 60th Infantr
On the night of Sept. 16 and 17, 1918, Co. L. 312th Inf. was ordered
to relieve Co. E 60th Inf, then holding the front lines in the Bois de Bonvaux
St. Mihiel. Arriving at battalion headquarters, they found no one capable of
guiding them to the new position held by Co. E, the exact location of which
was not generally known.
Sergt. Bassett, company clerk attached to battalion headquarters
volunteered to lead the relief to the lines. Upon nearing the front lines a
heavy bombardment was encountered. The company was halted and Sergt. Bassett
set out alone through the barrage to locate the company. Disregarding his own
personal safety he continued his search until he found the company
headquarters, whereupon he again passed through the barrage returning to Co.
L. 312 Inf.
The courage displayed by this voluntary act of bravery was of an
exceptional degree and made possible the accomplishment of the relie
By the command of Brigadier General Castner. 		Bassett, Jay P. (I22059)
 
3444 Delia A. Aubin
South Coast Today, June 4, 2000

EAST DENNIS - Delia A. (Bassett) Aubin, 79, of East Dennis, died Wednesday,
May 31, 2000, at Cape Cod Hospital. She was the widow of Aldege Aubi
Born in Harwich, the daughter of the late Roger L. and Madeline
(Beaupre) Bassett of Harwich and Brewster, she was a direct descenda
William and Elizabeth (Tilden) Bassett, who landed in Plymouth in 1621 aboard
the Fortune, the supply ship of the Mayflower. She was also a direct
descendant of Samuel Bassett, who served with distinction in the Revolutionary
War and Benjamin Bassett Jr., a Civil War veteran.
Mrs. Aubin was a shift supervisor at the Aerovox Corp. in New Bedford.
She entertained audiences there with her accomplished guitar and musical
talents.
She was a past officer of the Rebbecas in New Hampshire, where she
owned and operated a 300-acre farm in Warner that raised Herefords and Black
Angus.
She lived in New Hampshire for 18 years before returning to Cape Cod
in 1980. Her oil on canvas and needlework arts were considered legendary.
She was kind to all and was well known for her generosity. S
sorely missed and fondly remembered.
Survivors include two sons, John Aubin Sr. of East Dennis and Robert
Aubin of Seekonk; a grandson, John Aubin Jr. of East Dennis; a granddaughter,
Amy Aubin of East Dennis; five sisters, Claudette Clement of Yarmouthport,
Gloria Straughn of Brewster, Anne Davis of Chichester, N.H., Madelyn Vincent
of Booth Bay Harbor, Maine, and Janette Dennis of Sun City, Ariz.; and two
brothers, Roland Bassett of Brewster and Royce Bassett of Orlean
Her private graveside service will take place in Brewster Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Done, Beal and Ames Funeral home, Route 134, South
Dennis. 		Bassett, Delia A. (I23639)
 
3445 Duluth News-Tribune, Minnesota, 10 Sep 2000
Patricia "Pat" Audrey Blunt Bassett

Patrica "Pat" Audrey Blunt Bassett, 68, of Cloquet died Thursday, Sept. 7,
2000, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born March 16, 1932, in
Duluth to Page and Lillian (Rustad) Collver. She grew up in Alborn and
graduated from Alborn High School in 1950. She moved to St. Paul where she was
a dance instructor at Arthur Murray's Dance Studio. She married Roy Blunt in
1952 and in 1955 they moved to Esko. Pat was a beautician during the 1960s. In
1965, she moved to Independence where she owned and operated the Korner Koffee
Kup restaurant in Saginaw until 1975. She married Everett Bassett Nov. 23,
1974, in Scanlon. Pat worked at Big Bucks Bingo during the 1980s. On Jan. 31,
1993, Pat received a lung transplant. She was a member of the Hebert Kennedy
VFW Pot 3979 Auxiliary, Pike Lake Eastern Star, Cloquet Women of the Moose and
a past president of the Eagles Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, fishin
camping, traveling and playing cards and bingo. She was preceded in death by
her first husband Roy Blunt; and a sister, Irene Robbins. She is survived by
her husband, Everett Bassett; sons Michael (Lynn) Blunt of Fountain Hills,
Ariz., Patrick (Sandy) Blunt of Aitkin and Keith (Karen) Blunt of Dulut
daughters, Krystal (James) Fields of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Dee McLain of
Superior; a stepson, James (Linda) Bassett of Cloquet; stepdaughters Jeanne
Polo of Cloquet and LeeAnn (Morris) Nicholson of Cottage Grove, Minn.; a
brother, Page (Rhoda) Collver Jr., of Culver; a sister, Shirely Collver of St.
Paul; 11 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
eight step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Family will
receive friends: 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Monday in Northland
Funeral Home Chapel, 801 14th St., Cloquet. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made in memory of Patricia Bassett to Second Chance for
Life, c/o Cal Stoll, 4511 Westwood Lane, Golden Valley, MN 55416. Arrangements
by Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. 		Blunt, Patricia (I20344)
 
3446 Duluth News-Tribune, Minnesota, 3 Jun 1998
Julia R. "Brooke" Bassett

Julia R. "Brooke" Bassett, 81, a longtime resident of Duluth, went to be with
her Lord on Monday, June 1, 1998, while in St. Mary's Hospice. She was
preceded in death by a grandson, John Henrich. Julia is survived by her
children, Bev Lunde of Duluth, Winnie (Andy) Mariana of Dover, Del., Arnold
Bassett of Wenatchee, Wash., Brad Bassett of Chelan, Wash., and Glen Bassett
of Duluth; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and a very good friend,
Duane Abrahamson. The family would like to express their gratitude to t
Franciscan Health Center and St. Mary's Hospice for the care and kindness they
rendered. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the Franciscan Heal
Center or St. Mary's Hospice. Arrangement by Johnson Mortuary.  		Unknown, Julia R. (I21340)
 
3447 Dunlap Report, Thursday, Aug. 20?, 1896
Aurilla (Christie) Bassett

Aurilla Christie Bassett was born in Granville County, Canada, Feb.
11, 1864, departed this life to the great unknown shore, Aug. 11, 1896. When
eight years old she came to Dunlap with her parents. On July 17, 1887 she was
united in marriage to Lucius H. Bassett, of this city. For four months, they
resided in Madison Co., Nebraska, after which they returned to Dunlap,
settling on a farm near this place. Deceased was a patient sufferer for
several years and a short time ago was taken to Council Bluffs to undergo a
surgical operation with hopes of being restored to health. The operation was
successfully performed but the patient gradually failed in strength until the
final summons came. She leaves three brothers and three sisters and many
friends to mourn her untimely death. Her parents, with one brother and one
sister, reside near Denison. One sister and two brothers live near Dunlap. The
funeral occurs today, Thursday at 11 a.m., Rev. Joseph Stephen officiating. 		Christie, Aurilla (I12939)
 
3448 Durant Daily Democrat, Tuesday, October 7, 2003
Charles Bassett, 68

Services are pending with Coffey-Murray Funeral Home for Charles Bassett, 68,
Durant, who died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at his residence.


Durant Daily Democrat, Wednesday, October 8, 2003
Charles R. Bassett, 68
(Survivors omitted)

Charles R. Bassett, 68, Durant, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at his residence.

He was born April 11, 1935, in Alamosa, Colo., to Charles and Rachel (Warr)
Bassett. He married Linda Petrini, Sept. 25, 1981, in Lake Tahoe, Nev. He was
retired manager of Huntway Refining. He served in the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed
golf and was a member of the Napa Valley Country Club in California.

Coffey-Murray Funeral home is handling arrangements. 		Bassett, Charles R. (I22259)
 
3449 During the War of 1812, Ludovicus served as clerk on board the
American Privateer Regulator which was taken by His Majesty's ship Statira. He
was set at liberty without exchange and permitted to return to the Port of
Boston by order of Vice Admiral Herbert Sawyer, Commander in Chief of H
Majesty's Ships on the Halifax Station (document dates Sep 1812
They left Massachusetts and spent some time in Kentucky and Indiana,
and arrived at the Springs in 1828. He was commissioned a Justice of the Peace
for Franklin County, Indiana, on 16 Jan 1819, by the state of Indiana. A
portrait of Ludovicus hangs in the state archives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Family tradition says that he had some kind of problem, probably rheumatism or
arthritis, after his imprisonment at Nova Scotia, and that he came to t
Springs for treatment of that condition. When he arrived at the Springs he
almost immediately began improving the few cabins that were there and opened a
house of entertainment, the first inn of the area. By July, 1828, the Arkansas
Gazette reported "Good fare, clean linen, sliver forks and spoons, much
attention to guests and moderate charges, entitle Mr. Belding to
encouragement." The Beldings charged $1.00 per day for a man and his horse and
provided at least some sense of luxury. By the next year the Springs we
being advertised throughout the east as a spa destination for people wi
chronic and paralytic affections and rheumatism. By 1832 a resident wrote that
"Last season it was supplied every other day with vegetables; this seas
every day by the same man; and many others find it to their interest to bring
in casually their surplus fruits, etc."
Ludovicus was instrumental in preserving the Springs for future
generations. He saw that if present trends continued the Springs wou
taken over and maybe even ruined by a few people. Feeling that the Springs
were too valuable an asset to lose in this way, Ludovicus made a trip to
Washington D.C. to plead his cause. Due to the efforts of Arkansas'
congressional delegate, Ambrose H. Sevier, a bill was passed on 30 Apr 1832
creating the Reservation. Henry states that at his birth in 1830 Ludovicus
sold goods in Hot Springs and and a contract with the government to furnish
beeves to the Indians who had been recently located in the territory west of
Arkansas.
In 1831, Ludovicus built a log cabin on Gulpha Creek and moved there
to begin farming and supplying livestock for government contracts. Lydia was
his able assistant in this enterprise, as she had been in all the other
However, in the fall of 1833 Ludovicus was stricken with that scourge of the
Gulpha, malaria. At the springs the water was too hot for mosquitoes to live,
but not so on the Gulpha. On 9 Oct 1833, Ludovicus died, leaving Lydia alone
to operate the farm and raise and educate their six children  		Belding, Ludovicus (I02907)
 
3450 E.G. Bassett Scholar, Dies on Cape Visit
BREWSTER, June 10 - E. Gordon Bassett, 60, educator, translator and a
former foreign representative for the First National Bank of Boston, di
unexpectedly in his sleep today at the home of a friend, Conrad P. Aike
poet.
A native of Harwich, Mr. Bassett had lived for the past 20 years at
389 Marlboro street, Boston.
He was graduated from Harvard in 1912, and taught Spanish and French
at Iowa State College for several years. He became an executive of an Oriental
rug importing firm on Newbury street in 1936.
He had done translations for Harvard University and several publishing
firms and served as indexer for the Harvard University Press, Ginn & Co. and
other book firms.
He leaves a brother, Alden L. Bassett of South Dennis. Services will
be held Wednesday at 3 P.M. at the South Dennis Congregational Church, with
burial in South Dennis cemetery. 		Bassett, Elza Gordon (I18474)
 

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