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- The Oregonian, October 28, 2013
William Bassett (Picture included)
Bassett, William 83 May 13, 1930 Oct. 24, 2013 William O'Brien Bassett died Oct. 24, 2013, surrounded by family, most notably those representing his favorite gender - women. He was born on May 13, 1930, to Alton John Bassett and Elizabeth Marie O'Brien in Portland - a place he loved so much he never wanted to go on vacation. Bill graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1948, and the University of Oregon in 1953, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954. In that same year, he married Barbara Hawkins. Together they had five children, Shelby, Lisa, Mark, Darcy and Bryn Marie, who died in infancy. Bill received his J.D. from Lewis & Clark College in 1968 and enjoyed practicing law until his retirement in 2008. In 1973, he married Carolyn Jean Flink, who passed away in 1997, leaving Bill a stepdaughter, MK Menard. He married Betty Kehoe in 1999, who cared for him with fierce devotion and love until the end. In addition to his children, Bill is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Dottie and Ron Daniels; brother, John Patrick Bassett; three sons-in-law; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, all of whom he adored. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara; and brother, Michael. He loved laughter, sports, music and the presence of good company. We got the best of Billy in the end as he faced his short illness with dignity, heart and, of course, wicked humor. Go Ducks. Rosary said at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at St. Agatha Catholic Church, Portland, followed by a funeral Mass.
Lake Oswego Review, Police Blotter
05/21/08 7:16 p.m. William O'€™Brien Bassett, 78, was arrested on suspicion of DUII on Eighth Street.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1930 - 2013 (83 years)
d. 17 Sep 1986, Clackamas Co., Portland, Oregon