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Eldon W. Bassett

Male 1925 - 2017  (91 years)


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  • Name Eldon W. Bassett 
    Born 3 Apr 1925  Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 6674DB0F60722D49876706377DA18616F1DB 
    Died 8 Mar 2017 
    Notes 
    • Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings, Nebraska
      Eldon W. Bassett, Hastings, Nebraska
      April 3, 1925 ? March 8, 2017

      Hastings resident, Eldon W. Bassett, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

      Rosary will be Sunday, March 12, 2017; 5:30 P.M. at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 13, 2017; 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael?s Catholic Church, Hastings with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings. Memorials may be given to Hastings Catholic Schools Trust, St. Michael?s Catholic Church Endowment Fund, or Meals on Wheels. Visitation will be Sunday, March 12, 2017; 1:00 P.M. ? 8:00 P.M. with family present at 4:30 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church on Monday.

      Eldon was born April 3, 1925 in Adams County, Nebraska to Albert & Etta (Valentine) Bassett. He graduated from Hastings High School. Eldon served in the U.S. Navy from October 24, 1944 until July 5, 1946. He married Lois A. Smidt on May 29, 1947 in Hastings, Nebraska. They would have been married 70 years on May 29, 2017.

      Eldon returned from the navy and began his career as an apprentice for Hunt Electric, shortly thereafter he was employed by Guarantee Electric where he worked for 44 years. During this time Eldon was proactive in advancing his career to become a Master Electrician. He was recognized in his field for his expertise in the ag-electrical industry. Eldon became manager of Guarantee Electric until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of St. Michael?s Catholic Church, Men?s Club, Third Degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion and V.F.W. Eldon was a past member of Lochland Country Club, past member and President of Hastings Catholic Activities Association, where he and Lois received the HCAA Hall of Fame Award. Eldon had served on the City of Hastings Electrical Board, board of directors of Senior Action, Inc. and delivered Meals on Wheels.

      His greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family. Eldon particularly enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and other activities. He loved watching St. Cecilia sports, Nebraska football, hunting, singing, dancing, and golfing.

      Eldon was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilma Busath.

      SURVIVORS:
      Wife:
      Lois A. Bassett ? Hastings, NE
      Children & Spouses:
      Craig & Cathy Bassett ? Omaha, NE
      Colleen & Philip Werner, Jr. ? Hastings, NE
      Brian & Patty Bassett ? Hastings, NE
      Grandchildren & Spouses:
      Andrew & Bridget Bassett ? Omaha, NE
      Nicholas & Beth Bassett ? Arlington, VA
      Creighton & Leigh Bassett ? Houston, TX
      Matthew & Leora Werner ? Omaha, NE
      Elliot Bassett ? Omaha, NE
      Michael Werner ? Hastings, NE
      Chase Bassett ? Hastings, NE
      Great-Grandchildren:
      Elizabeth Bassett
      Audrey Bassett
      Will Bassett
      Luke Bassett
      Gabriel Werner
      Mia Werner


      1930 Federal Census of West Blue Township, Adams County, Nebraska (14 Apr 1930)
      Albert E. Bassett - 34 - M - NE-NV-IL - Head - Farmer - General Farm
      Henrietta - 37 - F - NE-IL-IL - Wife
      Wilma M. - 9 - F - NE-NE-NE - Daughter
      Eldon W. - 4-11/12 - M - NE-NE-NE - Son
      (Married at 22 & 24)
    Person ID I52  214B Louis Bassett of Illinois and Nebraska
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2017 

    Father Albert E. Bassett,   b. Abt 1896, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Henrietta Valentine,   b. Abt 1893, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married Abt 1918 
    Family ID F22  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lois Smidt,   b. 23 Feb 1928,   d. 20 Dec 2022  (Age 94 years) 
    Children 
     1. Craig Bassett
     2. Brian Bassett
     3. Colleen Bassett
    Family ID F33  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart