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- The Monterey Herald
November 20, 2009
James Bassett Jr.
September 22, 1924 ~ November 15, 2009
SALINAS - James Bassett Jr., 85, died peacefully at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness on November 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Bassett; his brother, R.D. Bassett; and his sister, Marjorie Tucker all from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jim was born on September 22, 1924 in Sulphur City, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas, then pursued his military career, where he earned a degree in electronic engineering. Retiring from the Army in 1968, he made Prunedale and Salinas his home. He was employed at KSBW-TV in Salinas for 17 years, and 19 years as Vice President of Micro Summit Corporation. He was an avid rock collector, belonging to The Salinas Valley Rock and Gem Club for many years, and considered himself a "rockhound". He enjoyed many hobbies, some of which included bowling, fishing, camping, watching sports, his computers and traveling the world with his wife. He became interested in genealogy and proudly traced the family history back to the 1500's. He cherished spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by Yoko, his loving wife of 51 years; daughters, Joyce Shelton and Jan Bassett, of whom he was very proud; son-in-law, Dale Walker; brother-in-law, John Tucker; and numerous extended family members. The family will be receiving friends at their home in Salinas on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the VA or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by are being handled by Struve and Laporte Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.struveandlaporte.com.
The Salinas Californian
November 20, 2009
James Bassett Jr.
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SALINAS James Bassett Jr., 85, of Salinas, died peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Jim was born September 22, 1924, in Sulpher City, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas, then pursued his military career where he earned a degree in electronic engineering. Retiring from the Army in 1968, he made Prunedale and Salinas his home. He was employed at KSBW TV in Salinas for 17 years, and 19 years as Vice President of Micro Summit Corporation.
He was an avid rock collector, belonging to The Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club for many years, and considered himself a "rockhound". He enjoyed many hobbies, some of which included bowling, fishing, camping, watching sports, his computers and traveling the world with his wife. He became interested in genealogy and proudly traced the family history back to the 1500's. He cherished spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Yoko; daughters, Joyce Shelton and Jan Bassett, of whom he was very proud; son-in-law, Dale Walker; brother-in-law, John Tucker and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Bassett; his brother, R.D. Bassett and his sister, Marjorie Tucker, all from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Visitation: From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 21, the family will be receiving friends at their home in Salinas.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the VA or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas. Online condolences: www.struveandlaporte.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1924 - 2009 (85 years)