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- Irvin Gene Bassett
March 8, 1934 ? March 19, 2019
Irvin was born on March 8, 1934 in Afton, Wyoming. He passed away on March 19, 2019 in his Springville, Utah home surrounded by his wife and family.
Irvin married the love of his life, Nel Lo Hepworth Bassett on August 25, 1960 in the Idaho Falls Temple. He loved, supported, and accompanied Nel Lo in all that she wanted to do in life. He encouraged her in her genealogical research and volunteer service.
Together, Irvin and Nel Lo had five children and one foster child: Collette Cook (Val), Gene Bassett (Janna), Robin Bassett (Miang), Ellen Riggi (Bryan), Susan Bassett (1970-2001), LaVerne Crocker (Keith 1955-2017). They have 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Irvin graduated from Star Valley High School. He attended the University of Wyoming, where he got his Bachelor?s Degree. He got his Master?s Degree in Physics from Brigham Young University, where he was employed in the physics department. His work included maintaining lab equipment, planetarium duties, and working alongside Harvey Fletcher on his acoustical research.
Irvin gained a strong testimony of the church at a young age. He served in the French Mission, where he learned the French language and spoke it frequently in his life. He had several callings in the church throughout his life, including clerk, bishop, cub scout and scout leader, and many more. He loved to travel. Whether it be by bicycle, car, motor home, truck, or motorcycle, he loved seeing the world. He also had a great love for music. Throughout his life, he enjoyed performing in dance bands, both in school and in the community, and singing in groups.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Springville Stake Center 245 South 600 East, Springville, UT. Viewings will he held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 6-8 PM at Wheeler Mortuary 211 East 200 South, Springville, UT and Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 9:45-10:45 AM at the Springville Stake Center.
3B325436354. Irvin Gene Bassett, son of Essie Milton and Esther Irene (Smith) Bassett, was born 8 Mar 1934 in Afton, Lincoln County, Wyoming. He married Nel Lo Hepworth, daughter of Jay Lyman and Pearl Virginia (Anderson) Hepworth, on 25 Aug 1960 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Nel Lo was born 5 May 1938 in Grover, Lincoln County, Wyoming. Irvin is a physicist.
BIRTH: Wyoming State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Birth, Reg. Dist. No. 18 #2341, File No. 1934 Reg. No. 705: "Irvin Gene Bassett, male, full term, born 3-8-1934 in Afton, Lincoln County. Father - Essie Melton Bassett of Afton, Wyo., white, age 29. Born Mendon, Utah, laborer, last engaged in this work on 3-8-34. Spent life in this work. Mother - Esther Irene Smith of Afton, Wyo., white, age 27, born Fairview, Wyo., housekeeper in own home, last engaged in this work on 3-7-34. Spent 7 years in this work. Number of children born and now living = 4. No children born alive but now dead. None stillborn. I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was born alive at 8:15 A.M. Signed O. L. Trealor, M.D. of Afton, Wyo. Filed by Dr. G.W. West.
Also see Certificate of Blessing, No. 148, Osmond, Wyo.: This certifies that Irvin G. Bassett son of Essie Bassett and Irene Smith, born 8 March 1934 at Afton, Lincoln, Wyo. was blessed May 6, 1934 by Elder Emil Neilson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Signed Leslie Harrison, Clerk. Recorded in the Osmond Ward Record of Children, No. 277.
Also see Notification of Birth Registration: "This is to advise you that there is preserved in the State office for the registration of vital statistics at Cheyenne, Wyo, a Record of Birth, as follows: Name - Irvin Gene Bassett, male, born on March 8th 1934 at Afton, Wyoming. Father - Essie Melton Bassett. Maiden name of mother - Esther Irene Smith. Attending physician - Dr. O. L. Trealor, Afton Wyoming.
MARRIAGE: Marriage certificate, State of Idaho, County of Bonneville: "This certifies that Irvin Gene Bassett of Afton, Wyoming and Nel Lo Hepworth of Grover, Wyoming were by me joined together in Holy Bonds of Matrimony, according to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State of Idaho, at the Temple Idaho Falls, in said county on the 25th day of August in the year 1960. Signed Francis M. Davis, An Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Sants. Witnessed by Jay Lyman Hepworth & Essie MiltonBassett. License issued by the Clerk of Bear Lake County, 23rd August 1960.
State of Idaho, County of Bear Lake Marriage License, County File No. 78964: Groom: Irvin Gene Bassett of Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming; age 26; single; born Afton, Wyoming. Bride: Nel Lo Hepworth of Grover, Lincoln, Wyoming; age 22; single; born Grover, Wyoming. License obtained 23 August 1960. Signed by Sam V. Tunks, recorder and Ruby B. Dunford, deputy. Marriage Certificate: I, Francis M. Davis, an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints residing at Shelley, Bingham, Idaho do certify that, in accordance with the authority on me conferred by the above license, I did on this 25th day of August 1960 at Idaho Falls, Bonneville solemnize the rites of matrimony between Irvin Gene Bassett of Afton, Lincoln, Wyoming and Nel Lo Hepworth of Grover in the county Lincoln, Wyoming, in the presence of Jay Lyman Hepworth and Essie Melton Bassett. Recorded 8/29/60 Book 7, Book 34. Filed for record at the request of Francis M. Davis at 8:45 A.M. this 29th August 1960."
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