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- Anthony and Janice Valdez moved to Casper, Wyoming.
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.
Obituary for Jim Bassett
James Freeman Bassett, age 88 of Dover, Kansas, passed away December 12, 2000.
Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances C. Bassett; his daughter and son-in-law Janice and Anthony Valdez of Casper, Wyomng; two sons and daughters-in-law, James D. and Donna Bassett in Dover, Kansas; and Richard H. and Ronda Bassett in Dover, Kansas; 13 grandchildren (Michael Bassett, Susan Whipple, John Bassett, Gail Mangan, Tom Valdez, Bill Valdez, Virginia Valdez, Missy Kerstein, Debbie Bassett, Brad Bassett, Doug Bassett, Michelle Rabe) and 21 great-grandchildren (Laura Mangan, Connor Mangan, Erin Mangan, Moriah Valdez, Trevor Valdez, Kynsie Valdez, Donna Ruth Whipple, Galen Whipple, Cameron Owens, Sydney Kerstein, Caleb Strongren, Brandon Strongren, Walker Bassett, Rex Bassett, Tate Showalter, Hailey Showalter, Christian Rabe, Makala Rabe, Alyssa Rabe, Ashley Rabe and Abbey Rabe). Also survived by his brother Ward Bassett.
Jim was born on April 28, 1912 in Greenleaf, Kansas to Albert J. Bassett and Ludie Mahalia Williamson who preceded him in death along with his stepmother Sara M. Bassett.
Jim loved Dover and he dedicated his life to the community his family helped create in 1855. He settled with his loving wife on a farm they affectionately called "Oleo Acres: One of the Cheaper Spreads". In addition to raising three children, cattle and crops; Jim worked at Dahlstrom Construction for twenty years. He also owned and operated Town and Country Pest Control from 1970 to 1985.
An active volunteer in the Dover community, Jim served on the boards of the Dover School District and the Dover Federated Church. He was a 65 year member of the Dover Masonic Lodge and could be frequently spotted at community celebrations astride his mount, "Duke", with the Topeka Shriners Mounted Patrol.
His deep and abiding commitment to family and the next generation inspired Jim to serve as the Dover 4-H Club leader for fifteen years. The club was one hundred members strong when Jim mentored county and state champions as the 4-H Demonstration Coach. Coaching Dover 4-H Softball Teams helped fill his love of sports. Before graduating from Dover High School and attending Kansas University, Jim loved to play baseball, basketball, football, and tennis. Please contribute your stories or pictures of Jim Bassett at http://www.jimbassett.com.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. December 15, 2000; Dover Federated Church, 13442 SW 57th, Dover, Kansas 66610 (785) 256-6362.
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Bassett Family Association Database
d. 12 Dec 2000, Kansas