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- The News & Observer, North Carolina, January 10, 2021
Burton ?Burt? Marshall Bassett (Picture included)
June 22, 1935 ? January 1, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina - Burton M. "Burt" Bassett passed away on January 1, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Burt is the son of the late Hallie Bassett and Evelynn Bassett (Hilton). Burt was born in Gettysburg South Dakota on June 22nd, 1935. For 58 years he was married to Eileen P. Bassett, who preceded him in death, a father of 5 children, Jay V. Bassett of Atlanta, Todd P. Bassett (predeceased), Christopher Bassett (predeceased), Paul J. Bassett of Raleigh, and Andrea K. Joyner of Benson. Burt is survived by 11 grandchildren and four great children.
Burt graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1953 and attend South Dakota State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he attended Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport RI and was commissioned an Ensign in U.S. Navy. While serving he met Eileen, a Naval officer, and later were married in Yonkers, New York, in 1960. He served as a Navy LT for 4 years resigning his commission in 1960 and career as a civil engineer for 47 years. He has been retired in Raleigh since 2006 living in Raleigh NC.
Services for the Family were held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. For his full tribute and guestbook, please visit www.MitchellatRMP.com.
1940 Federal Census of Gettysburg, Potter County, South Dakota (April 19, 1940)
Hallie Bassett - 32 - Male - SD-SD-SD - Head - Salesman Garage
Evelyn - 31 - Female - SD-SD-SD - Wife - Teacher Rural School
Burton - 4 - Male - SD-SD-SD - Son
Aberdeen Daily News
South Dakota
Monday, October 28, 1957
U.S. Service Notes
Burton Bassett will graduate from Naval Officers School at Newport, Rhode Island, October 31, and will receive his commission as ensign at that time. Bassett has been assigned as communication officer for the next 18 months. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Bassett, Gettysburg, plant to fly to Newport for the graduation and commissioning.
Yonkers Herald Statesmen
New York, 1960
Marriage Licenses
(Official City Hall Record)
BASSETT - DOWLING - Burton M. Bassett, Gettysburg, South Dakota, U.S. Navy officer, Eileen P. Downling, 215 Rumsey Road, U.S. Navy.
Herald Statesman
Yonkers, New York
Wednesday, February 24, 1960
Miss Dowling, Navy Ensign, Is Engaged To Lt. Bassett
(Includes Picture)
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Dowling of 215 Rumsey Road and Pompano Beach, Florida, have made known the betrothal of their daughter Eileen P. to Bertram Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Bassett of Gettysburg, South Dakota. A July wedding is planned.
Miss Dowling is a graduate of St. Francis High School in Brooklyn and Fordham University in the Bronx. She is an ensign in the navy, stationed in Newport, Rhode Island.
Mr. Bassett is an alumnus of South Dakota State College and is a lieutenant (j.g.) in the Navy, also stationed at Newport.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1935 - 2021 (85 years)