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- Yolo County, California Obituaries
Kelan "Kelly" B. Bassett
Kelan "Kelly" Blaine Bassett died at his Woodland residence on Jan. 17, 1998,
after an 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on Jan. 24, 1954, in
South Bend, Ind., to Lester and Barbara (Phelps) Bassett, he was 43. He was a
country musician and played in the Sacramento Valley for many years,
performing solo and with his brother Craig, with Ma Barker and the Outlaws,
and with the Bassett Brothers band. He was also a prolific songwriter a
music was his life. He is survived by his parents, Lester and Barbara Bassett
of Woodland; a son, Casey Bassett of Pioneer, and three brothers, Randy
Bassett of Cupertino, and Craig and Terry Bassett, both of Woodland. He is
also survived by his nephews, Brian Bassett of Sacramento and Michael a
Stephen Bassett, both of Woodland; and a niece, Shannon Bassett of Cupertino.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside service Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the
Woodland Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the
New Testament Church, 108 Woodland Ave., Woodland. Contributions may be made
in his name to the Woodland Department of Recreation toward the construction
of a mini-amphitheater. McNary's Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.
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