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Robert Clark Bassett

Male 1929 - 2020  (91 years)


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  • Name Robert Clark Bassett 
    Born 9 Mar 1929  LaPorte, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID BF62FD61B2F01A48AE71B710EC3AC00756AB 
    Died 4 Sep 2020  Jensen Beach, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • La Porte County Herald-Dispatch, Indiana, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
      Robert C. Bassett

      Robert C. Bassett, age 91, formerly of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sept. 4, 2020, in Jensen Beach, Florida.

      Robert was born on March 9, 1929, to Clark and Lillian (Geer) Bassett.

      He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Parsons Bassett; and a son, Edward Bassett.

      He is survived by two sons, Robert (Susan) Bassett and Thomas (Lorna) Bassett; also two daughters, Darlene (David) Young and Jodi (Robert) McCaffrey. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Robert (Erica) Bassett, Jennifer (Tony) Kearns, Brent Bassett, Jeffrey Bassett, Kelly (Scott) Strandberg, Sarah Roldan, Tara Coward and Teri Sturgell. Bob also has many great-grandchildren.

      Bob grew up working on the Bassett and Schirr Fruit Farm in La Porte. Bob enjoyed cars and motorcycles. He owned and operated Bassett Lincoln Mercury in Michigan City before retiring to Florida in 1986. He was a hard working and honest man who was respected by family and friends.

      A memorial gathering in Jensen Beach, Florida, is planned at a later date. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL, 34997. Memorial donations may also be made to Queen of All Saints Church, 606 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN, 46360.

      Information provided by the Root Funeral Home.
    Person ID I127  165B George C. Bassett of Gratiot County, Michigan
    Last Modified 20 Sep 2020 

    Father Clark Bassett,   b. 26 Jun 1888, Plymouth, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 1980, LaPorte, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Mother Lillian Delos Geer,   b. 24 Feb 1891, Gratiot County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Feb 1963, Jupiter, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 18 Dec 1908  Detroit, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
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