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Charles David Bassett

Male 1927 - 2021  (94 years)


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  • Name Charles David Bassett 
    Born 21 Apr 1927 
    Gender Male 
    Died 15 Nov 2021 
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    • Schroeder Stark-Welin
      Charles David bassett
      April 21, 1927 ? November 15, 2021

      Charles David Bassett, 94, of Boone, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021, at Westhaven Community in Boone, Iowa.
      Chuck was born on April 21, 1927, in Colfax Township, Boone County, Iowa, the son of Orville (Stub) and Margaret Snider Bassett. He grew up on the family farm just west of Napier, attended Napier School, graduating in 1945.

      Chuck had joined the Army in the fall of 1944, and after graduation, he went to Fort Hood, Temple, Texas for basic training. Ruby Brown, his high school sweetheart joined him, and the two were united in marriage on July 28, 1945. He shipped out shortly after spending his WWII service stationed at Dachau Concentration Camp, Munich, Germany, until October 1946.

      Chuck returned home planning to attend Iowa State Veterinarian school, but he found the family farm in need and took up farming. He was a serious young farmer, taking farming classes, always reading, learning, how to become a better farmer. He and his brother, Fritz Bassett, farmed in partnership for 30 years, buying land and adding a cow and calf operation.

      He and Ruby were the proud parents of five children, Marcia, Jackie, David, Joanie, and Sandy. All working the farm, raising cattle, and, unknowingly, learning the value of the land and the hard work it takes to keep it. They knew ?he had their backs? even when he made them take their lumps in life. Due to health issues, Chuck retired early, but he always loved his land. He was always looking for another ?40? and was a farmer at heart forever.

      Warm weather helped his health issues and ?to get farther from the North Pole,? they moved to south Texas. They settled into a mobile home on Falcon Lake. It was dry high desert, but he tilled and planted a grass lawn with a sprinkler system. He planted grapefruit and tangerine trees, date palms, flowering vines, and petunia. He learned the art of stained glass, making fishing lures and sinkers. He and Ruby moved back to Iowa, building a home on the Napier blacktop, where he planted trees, mowed grass, and enjoyed life on the farm again.

      Chuck and Ruby enjoyed traveling in their 5th wheel camper, driving the Alaskan Highway, a trip to Australia and New Zealand, and visiting friends and family across the country. Ruby said he would not drive past a Historical marker without stopping.

      His favorite pastime was country western dancing. He and Ruby danced all their lives, planning their week on which band to attend, they made many good friends. They danced well into their late eighties, albeit a little slower, but with the same enthusiasm.

      Chuck never met a stranger, always smiling, shaking their hand, and ready with his quick wit to make you welcome. He lived a full and happy life, loving and loved by his family. He and Ruby were married 74 years, giving each other a kiss, a smile, and a hard time. He has missed her immensely these last two years and was ready to swing her onto the dance floor when he said goodbye to this world.

      Charles was preceded in death by his wife Ruby, a grandson, Nate Bassett, and brother, Richard Bassett at an early age.

      He is survived by his children: Marcia (Dave) Hurst of Boone, IA, Jackie (Ken) Day of Springdale, AR, David Bassett of Wahkon, MN, Joanie (Le) Lubka of Ames, IA, and Sandy Bassett of Deephaven, MN; grandchildren: Zach Hurst, Sam Hurst, Tony Day, Casey Day, Christopher Day, Danielle Day Renfroe, April Jackson, Ben Bassett, Ty Bassett, Ky Bassett, Caleb Lubka, Mollie Bosman; 23 great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Finch of Ames, and brothers Fritz (Jenny) Bassett of Boone, IA, and Doug Bassett of Ocala, FL.

      His memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Napier United Methodist 1595 Xenia Drive Ames, IA 50014. If you are so inclined, plant a tree, not just for him, but because he thought it was important.

      Online condolences can be left at www.schroederfuneral.com

      Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home
      515-432-4550
    Person ID I34752  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 24 Nov 2021 

    Father Orville R. Bassett,   b. 20 Sep 1904, Boone County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Nov 1967, Ames, Story County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Margaret Helen Snider,   b. 21 Mar 1906, Johnston, Polk County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2002, Boone, Boone County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Family ID F13268  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruby Lucille Brown,   b. 25 Nov 1926,   d. 22 Dec 2019  (Age 93 years) 
    Last Modified 2 Jan 2020 
    Family ID F13314  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart