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- The Galt Herald
September 17, 2004
Arlyne Bassett
Arlyne Bassett, a resident of Elk Grove and then Galt since 1982, died September 6, 2004, her 65th wedding anniversary, at the age of 84. She would have celebrated her 85th birthday on September 10.
In both towns she was known for her enjoyment of the game of bridge. She also possessed a great sense of history and belonged to both the Elk Grove and Galt historical societies, as well as the Elk Grove Newcomers.
In Galt she volunteered with CAPS (Citizens Assisting in Police Services) and served on and advisory committee for transportation for seniors.
Mrs. Bassett was born in Wisconsin and grew up in Madison where she met her future husband, Jerry Bassett, at high school graduation in 1936. The two attended neighboring schools. They were married in 1939, and lived in Wisconsin until World War II when he became a civilian flight instructor and they were stationed throughout the United States, including New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Texas.
In 1959 the family moved to Contra Costa County in California where Mr. Bassett managed radio station KKIS and started Channel 42. His career was spent in radio and television, and the family lived in southern California, Las Vegas, Texas and Stone Mountain, Georgia, before retiring in Elk Grove. He died in 1991 after which Mrs. Bassett moved to Galt.
During the pre-retirement years, Mrs. Bassett became involved in property management, including a stint in the Hollywood area where she met several movie stars, "All with lots of problems," she said.
Besides her husband, her son, Robin Charles, preceded her in death.
Surviving Mrs. Bassett are her children, Jerry Bassett and wife Andrea of Montgomery, Alabama, and Lynn Holly of Plattsburg, New York; her grandchildren, Anna Holly Bassett of Portland, Oregon, Christian Jerry Bassett of Sacramento and Tracy Guzzio and husband Tom of New York; and a great-grandchild, Mirren Ena Guzzio.
No services were held at her request. Remembrances may be made to Sutter Hospice, 2800 L St., Suite 400, Sacramento, California 95816.
Arrangements were by Elk Grove Funeral Chapel.
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