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- Family Notes by Ward William Bassett (June 2001)
Ward William Bassett was born in Dover, Kansas, August 6, 1921, the son of Albert J. and Sara Morgan Bassett. He attended Kansas State Teachers college in Emporia after graduating from Dover Rural High School in 1940. He was employed by the Topeka State Bank in Topeka, Kansas for 39 years.
Topeka Capital-Journal
March 30, 2009
Ward W. Bassett
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Ward W. Bassett, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Brewster Place. He was born in Dover, Kansas, on August 6, 1921, the son of Albert J. and Sarah L. (Morgan) Bassett. Ward graduated with a Political Science degree and a History degree from Emporia State University. He worked as a mail supervisor for Topeka Bank and Trust retiring at age 58 after 40 years of service. Memberships include Dover Lodge #138 Masons, where he was a 60 year member; Scottish Rite of Free Masonry (32nd Degree); Shriners of North America; AARP Association; High Twelve Club and First Congregational Church. Ward was an avid Kansas Jayhawk basketball fan, Washburn University basketball fan, in addition, he loved to travel the world having been just about everywhere. Survivors include two nephews, Richard and Dennis Bassett of Dover; one niece, Janice Ramirez of Wyoming; several great nephews and nieces and dear friends, Jane and Philip Wolfe of Topeka. His brother, James Bassett, preceded him in death. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, with Masonic services conducted by Dover Lodge #138. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Ward will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. today with a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of America Hospice, 5930 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66614. To leave a message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
1930 Federal Census of Dover Township, Shawnee County, Kansas (16 Apr 1930)
Albert J. Bassett - 47 - M - KS-EN-EN - Head - Teacher HIgh School
Sara - 38 - F - WA-OH-WL - Wife
James - 17 - M - KS-KS-TX - Son
Ward - 8 - M - KS-KS-WA - Son
(WL - Wales) (Married at 28 & 26)
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Bassett Family Association Database
1921 - 2009 (87 years)