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- Santa Barbara Independent
December 9, 2014
Man Found Dead Near Pershing Park
The 44-year-old man found dead in Plaza del Mar Park, adjacent to Pershing Park, on Saturday was the son of the man found dead in Pershing Park on October 10, said police spokesperson Sgt. Riley Harwood.
This Saturday afternoon, people reported seeing the 44-year-old kneeling in ?an awkward position? and noted that he hadn?t moved in several hours, Harwood said. When police officers responded to the scene, they found the man deceased and located drug paraphernalia nearby; Harwood said authorities suspect he died of a drug overdose. No foul play is suspected.
Harwood said police aren?t releasing the name of the 44-year-old at this time but did confirm that he was the son of a man who died in Pershing Park earlier this year. No foul play was suspected in the father?s death. A friend of the father told The Santa Barbara Independent at the time that the man?s name was Michael Bassett.
Immediately following the father?s death in October, people paid tribute to him on his daughter?s Facebook page, and similar memorials to the son appeared on her account this weekend. Although unverified by authorities, comments indicate that the son?s name was also Michael Bassett.
[UPDATE]: According to the Sheriff?s Office, the 44-year-old man has been positively identified as Michael James Bassett. The cause of his death is awaiting autopsy and toxicology results, which could take a few weeks. On October 10, Bassett?s father, 65-year-old Michael James Bassett Sr. died of what authorities found to be of natural causes.
The Santa Barbara News-Press Online, December 19, 2014
Michael James Bassett II (Picture included)
We regretfully announce the sudden passing of, Michael James Bassett II on December 6, 2014 at the age of 44.
Michael was born in Santa Barbara, Calif., on December 10, 1969 to parents Michael J. Bassett Sr. and Linda Coleman.
As a lifelong resident of the area, he attended Harding Elementary, La Cumbre Junior High and Santa Barbara High School.
Michael was loved by many. He was an honorable, loyal, warm hearted, compassionate person and had a great sense of humor. Michael had a great outlook on life and always stayed optimistic despite all odds and obstacles placed in his path of life. He can now rest in peace knowing that he is very well loved and will be missed by all.
Michael is survived by his wife Michelle Bassett, his three children, Brandon Bassett, Monica Bassett, and Siandra Bassett. He is also survived by his mother Linda Jean Coleman Razo, sister Michelle "Shelly" Bassett, brother Edward Razo Jr. (Cindy), 8 nephews, 2 nieces and many dear friends. Michael is preceded in death by his father Michael James Bassett Sr.
Memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19th at First United Methodist Church, 305 East Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara. Celebration of life Sat, Dec 20th Noon - Dusk, at Shoreline Park. (Please bring your favorite dish).
Memorial Donations can be made at Wells Fargo "Michael Bassett Memorial Fund". Arrangements entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services (805) 895-8409
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Bassett Family Association Database
1969 - 2014 (44 years)