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Reta Pauline Bassett

Female 1915 - 2011  (95 years)


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  • Name Reta Pauline Bassett 
    Born 8 Dec 1915  Polo, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    _UID A5F05C645D3B0A41B30FB72EAA1572C8D8D2 
    Died 20 Jan 2011  Truckee, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Diamond Crest Cemetery, Susanville, California Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 1930 Federal Census of Milliken, Weld County, Colorado (18 Apr 1930)
      James D. Bassett - 38 - M - MO-KY-MO - Head - Contractor Building
      Ethel C. - 40 - F - OK-MO-MO - Wife
      Pauline R. - 14 - F - MO-MO-OK - Daughter
      J.D. Jr. - 10 - M - CO-MO-OK - Son
      Verna A. - 6 - F - CO-MO-OK - Daughter
      Paul W. - 4-11/12 - M - CO-MO-OK - Son
      (Living on Josephine Avenue)

      Sierra Sun
      Monday, January 24, 2011
      Reta Pauline Milton
      (Picture included)
      Funeral services for Reta Pauline Milton will be held Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Church of the Mountains in Truckee at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be at Diamond Crest Cemetery in Susanville, California on Friday, January 28th, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.
      Pauline passed away on January 20, 2011, in Truckee, where she resided for the past 14 years. She was born on December 8, 1915, in Polo, Missouri. Her family moved to Milliken, Colorado, where Pauline grew up and graduated from high school in 1932. She married Paul Milton in 1936, and together they moved to California in 1944 where they continued to farm and ranch. They moved to Susanville in 1952 and remained until their six children were raised. In addition to Pauline raising a large family she made time to contribute to the community. She was a charter member of the Lassen County Cow Belles, an active supporter of the 4-H and FFA clubs, a member of the Methodist Church and Toastmasters. She spent countless hours as a volunteer with the Lassen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. For relaxing she enjoyed fishing, knitting, card playing and reading. Survivors include three sons: Russell Milton of Alturas, Ron Milton of Susanville, and Fred Milton of Red Rock; two daughters, Karla Pombo of Truckee and Paula Erle of Calpine; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is brother, J.D. Bassett, and sister, Verna Walters. She is preceded in death by husband, Paul Ernest Milton (1982), son, Richard Alan Milton (2009) and granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Milton (1964).
      Memorial donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice.

      Lassen News
      February 2, 2011
      Reta Pauline Milton
      Funeral services for Reta Pauline Milton were held Thursday, January 27, at Church of the Mountains in Truckee at 1:30 p.m. Interment followed at Diamond Crest Cemetery in Susanville, Friday, January 28, at 1 p.m.
      Pauline passed away on January 20, 2011, in Truckee, where she resided for the past 14 years. She was born on December 8, 1915, in Polo, Missouri. Her family moved to Milliken, Colorado, where Pauline grew up and graduated from high school in 1932. She married Paul Milton in 1936, and together they moved to California in 1944 where they continued to farm and ranch. They moved to Susanville in 1952 and remained until their six children were raised. In addition to Pauline raising a large family, she made time to contribute to the community. She was a charter member of the Lassen County Cow Belles, an active supporter of the 4-H and FFA clubs, a member of the Methodist Church and Toastmasters. She spent countless hours as a volunteer with the Lassen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. For relaxing she enjoyed fishing, knitting, card playing and reading.
      Survivors include three sons: Russell Milton of Alturas, Ron Milton of Susanville, and Fred Milton of Red Rock; two daughters, Karla Pombo of Truckee, and Paula Erle of Calpine; 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is brother, J.D Bassett, and sister, Verna Walters. She is preceded in death by husband Paul Ernest Milton (1982); son Richard Alan Milton (2009) and granddaughter Jennifer Lynn Milton (1964). Memorial donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
    Person ID I2359  2B Thomas Bassett of Virginia
    Last Modified 23 Aug 2013 

    Father James David Bassett, Sr.,   b. 9 Jan 1892, Elmira, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jul 1970, Weld County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Ethel Carma Cummings,   b. Abt 1890, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 22 Apr 1914  Polo, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F481  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Paul Ernest Milton,   b. 1 Jan 1912, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1982  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 11 Jul 1936  Denver, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
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     3. Richard Alan Milton,   b. 27 Sep 1941, Johnstown, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2009  (Age 67 years)
     4. Living
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    Family ID F810  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart