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- Penticton Herald
Arthur Hensley Bassett
Bassett, Arthur Hensley: born June 11, 1914, passed away peacefully October
25, 2005 at Westside Care Center. Art's memory will be cherished forever in
the hearts of his loving wife, Wilma; son Bob (Barb) and grandchildren, Rob,
Carlie & Craig; daughter Arlene (Jim) Pope, and grandchildren Danielle &
Lindsay, his extended family., Robert (Carol) Patterson, children Sco
Mike; Don (Debbie) Patterson, children Sarah & Jessica; Diane (Bill) Schuss;
Shirley (Jim) Stevenson, children Geoffrey & Michelle. Born at Vancouver and
raised in Richmond, Art served with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the
War, then returned to Richmond and served there as a municipal clerk and later
as the Secretary Treasurer of the Richmond School Board. He later moved to
Santa Barbara, California, where he served for many years as Administrator to
the Santa Barbara Cancer Foundation. On his retirement in 1980 he to
lapidary and silversmithing and became well known for his silver & stone
jewelry creations. Art & Wilma returned to Canada and made Westbank the
home in 1997. Art wanted his family and friends to recall all the wonderful
times they had together, to know that he cherished those memories and that
they will always remain with him. The family wish to express their sincere
thanks to the staff at Westside Care Center for their love, support and
excellent care. A Celebration of Art's Life will be held on Saturday, October
29, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at Westwood Arbor Chapel, 2541 Churchill Road, Westbank.
Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. I am
not afraid of tomorrow, because I loved yesterday and today is beautiful.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1914 - 2005 (91 years)