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- Malvern Leader, October 11, 1928, page 9
Irving George Bass
Irving George Bass Was born in Pottawattamie county, Aug. 2, 1894. Just following the death of his mother In 1899 the family moved to near Red Oak and a few years later to a farm near Emerson. He lived in this locality until he went to Colorado in 1921 hoping to regain his health. There he fought a courageous battle for health which ended only with his death Oct. 2, 1928.He attended the rural schools of Montgomery county and the Red Oak high school. He was engaged in farming for a few years previous to and following his Induction into the army in September, 1918. He served as a limited service man at Fort Bayard, N, Mex. and was mustered out in November, 1919.
On May 22, 1923 he was married to Mrs, Martha Jensen. To this union have been born two children, Mary Ellen and George Judson. The home life of the family was ideal.
Everything that could be done by a devoted wife to aid him in regaining his health and prolonging his life was done without stint or thought of self.
Irving united with tbe Baptist church at the age of sixteen in Red Oak, later transferred to Emerson, and a few years ago to the Methodist church In Hillrose. Colo. His spiritual life had developed with his infirmity and to the virtues of honesty, ability, courage, and fair-mindedness he had added patience, faith, and unselfishness. He will not only be missed by his family but also by his large circle of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Lucius L. Smith in charge. Burial in Emerson Cemetery.
1930 Federal Census of Emerson, Mills County, Iowa (10 Apr 1930)
Martha C. Bass (Wd) 31 M NE DN DN Head
Iva W. 10 F CO WI NE Daughter
Mary E. 5 F CO IA NE Daughter
George J. 3 M CO IA NE Son
Irving W. 1 M CO IA NE Son
Florence Nelson 17 F MT DN DN Sister
Frances 6/12 F CO CA MT Niece
(Florence married at 16)
1940 Federal Census of Indian Creek, Mills County, Iowa (16 Apr 1940)
Warren L. Honeyman 33 M Head IA Same Farmer Farm
Martha 42 F Wife NE Mills, Iowa
Iva Jensen 20 F Stepdau CO
Mary Ellen Bass 15 F Stepdau CO
George 13 M Stepson CO
Irving Wayne 11 M Stepson CO
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Bassett Family Association Database
1894 - 1928 (34 years)