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- Traverse City Record-Eagle, Michigan, Friday, July 17, 2020
Stephen John Bassett
September 5, 1950 ? July 8, 2020
Stephen John Bassett passed onto another adventure July 8, 2020 at home in Franklin, Indiana.
He was born Sept. 5, 1950 in Saginaw, the son of Donald Bassett and Joan (Polson) Bassett, of Saginaw, both deceased.
He is survived by his loving wife, Christine; daughters, Leah (Joseph) Van Deman, of Whitefield, Indiana; and Sarah (Nicholas) Bassett-Pilarski, of Evanston, Illinois; brothers, Peter Charles Bassett, of Three Rivers; and David Bassett, deceased; and grandchildren, Elana and Anya, of Whitefield, Indiana.
A 1972 honors graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Steve was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity, afterwards embarking on a successful career in Detroit as a commercial photographer.
Moving to Traverse City, he formed an industrial advertising business, serving clients throughout the Midwest.
A brilliantly talented photographer, he created images of depth and function for his clients from his studio in Yuba.
A cabin near Pictured Rocks gave the family many happy memories.
An Eagle Scout, Steve loved Michigan's waters and forests; boating and restoring wooden boats was his favorite hobby.
He loved dogs and his patient training resulting in years of loyal friends. Tessie, the Australian Shepherd, mourns him still.
He will be remembered as a kind, loving, husband, father, brother and friend; a warm, deeply caring person with a listening ear and sense of humor fueled by "that knowing smile and twinkle in his eye." He will be missed greatly.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.
You may leave a memory with the family on his tribute page by visiting https://www.jessenfuneralhome.com/obituary/Stephen-Bassett.
Private family arrangements have been made by the Jessen Funeral Home in Indiana.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1950 - 2020 (69 years)
d. Feb 1980, Saginaw County, Michigan