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- Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 15 May 2005
David Scott Bassitt (picture included)
David Scott Bassitt, 37, died very courageously on May 10th at his home in Brooklyn Park after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by grandparents Don & Hazel Cafferty of Stillwater, MN & Grandfather, Eli Bassitt of Milan, MI. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy; parents, Randy & David Bassitt; sister, Lisa and her husband Jon DeLange; nephew, Joshua DeLange; grandmother, Shumla Bassitt; Aunts, Stephanie Stanton, Vivian Woods & Linda Cafferty, wife of the late Tom Cafferty; uncles, Marshall Woods & Jerry Stanton, & cousins, Jeff, Eli, Isabel Stanton & Jennifer Burdette. Many cherished and loving friends also survive David. Born in Stillwater in 1968, David grew up in Plymouth, graduated from Wayzata High in 1986 and St. Cloud University in 1991 with a degree in Marketing. David truly enjoyed his work as a manager in the vacuum cleaner business for over 23 years. He always made sure his family and friends had working vacuum cleaners; this was one of the small ways he took care of everyone. He also possessed a love for animals (his favorites were the tiger and the wolf), the outdoors, and many different sports including but not limited to darts, golfing, water skiing, swimming, racquetball and biking. One of this great loves was Rock 'n Roll music, what he called "Thumpin' Music". David had an incredible smile and a zest for living, a foundless energy that could barely be contained. He was outgoing and loved to be with people of all walks of live having fun and making an impact in his own quiet way. He had a humor about him that few could beat, and his kind and generous spirit touched many people in his short life. Due to his very close relationship with the Lord, David was the essence of love and selfless service to his God and fellow mankind. We thank David for the many ways he brightened our lives. He was a genuinely good person who trusted in God and other people and inspired others to do so as well. While he was with us too short a time, we are truly appreciative and grateful that we were given the gift of knowing him - what a blessing it was! He would want us today to firstly, pledge ourselves to knowing and loving God on a deeper level and secondly, to loving each other as we love ourselves. He would encourage all to read and study the Bible, and follow what is says. It was his final wish that we all end up in Heaven along with him. We give thanks for the life of a spectacular, unique, irreplaceable man, David Bassitt. A memorial service will be held at Brooklyn Park Evangelical Free Church, 7849 West Broadway in Brooklyn Ceneter at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17th. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to either of the following charities: CaringBridge In Memory of David Bassitt, 3440 Federal Dr, Suite 100, Egan, MN 55122; Petters Group Employee Care Fund In Memory of David Bassitt, HR Dept, 4400 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55343. Thank you to those who offered many months of caring, prayers and support. David cherished you all so very much.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1968 - 2005 (37 years)