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Dorothy Stephenson

Female 1918 - 1996  (78 years)

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  • Name Dorothy Stephenson 
    Birth 5 Jun 1918  Holden, Utah Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 8 Nov 1996  Sunshine Terrace, Logan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah, 10 Nov 1996
      Dorothy S. Bassett

      DELTA/LOGAN - Dorothy Stephenson Bassett, age 78, passed away peacefully
      November 8, 1996 at Sunshine Terrace in Logan.

      Born June 5, 1919 at Holden to George Peter and Julia R. Stephenson. Married
      Nelson Spicer "N.S." Bassett December 18, 1946. He died October 15, 1988.

      She spent most of her life in Delta enjoying the life of wife, mother, and
      homemaker. She lived with her children after N.S's death due to health. Her
      priorities were love of God, devotion to husband and children. Home was their
      haven. She enjoyed needlework, quilting, reading and gardening. An active LDS
      member serving in Primary and Relief Society leadership and teaching. She was
      a leader in DUP, Anne E. Meiville Bishop Camp. She possessed great kindness
      and forbearance. She heightened N.S.'s successes and accomplishments by
      untiring care and support. Her children's and grandchildren's successes were
      sources of quiet pride and joy. She was always a lady even in adversity. She
      will be missed for patient and loving ways.

      Survived by son and daughters, Judy (John) Bergstrom, Chandler, Arizona; John
      (Annette) Bassett, St. George; Barbara (Bruce) Child, Logan; nine
      grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Harold A. Stephenson, St.
      George. Preceded in death by son; Richard; brother, Robert; sister, Helen.
      Funeral services Monday, November 11, 1996, at 11 a.m. in the Delta 1st Ward,
      222 West 200 North. Friends may call on Sunday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Nick
      Mortuary, 190 South Center, Delta, and 10-10:45 a.m. at church on Monda
      Burial Delta Cemetery. Family thanks Sunshine Terrace nurses and staff and
      Adult Day Center. Donations to Sunshine Terrace are encouraged.
    Person ID I20563  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2011 

    Father George Peter Stephenson   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Natural 
    Mother Julia Amundson   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Natural 
    Family ID F08064  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nelson Spicer Bassett,   b. 27 Apr 1920, Delta, Utah Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Oct 1988 (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 18 Dec 1946  Las Vegas, Nevada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Judith Ann Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
     2. John Edward Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
     3. Richard Steven Bassett,   b. 19 Jan 1953, Delta, Utah Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jul 1968 (Age 15 years)  [Father: Natural]  [Mother: Natural]
     4. Barbara June Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
    Family ID F08063  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart