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- Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Tuesday, 28 November 2000
William B. Bass Ph.D. of Benton Harbor
Died November 25, 2000 in St. Joseph, MI. William was born November 3, 1920 in St. Joseph, MO, the son of James and Dorothy (Waswo) Bass. In 1943 he was married to Thelma Lehman in Wathena, KS, who survived him. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. William graduated from Iowa State University in 1950 with a Ph.D in pharmaceutical science. He worked in research and then in the computer information systems department for Upjohn for 33 years, retiring in 1983. He was an active musician all his life and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are 1 son, Mark (Lisa) Bass of Kalamazoo; 1 daughter, Julie (David) Burkett of Lansing; 2 grandchildren; and 1 brother, John (Peggy) Bass of Florida. he was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Rothe. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508.
1950 Federal Census of West Lucas, Johnson County, Iowa (9 May 1950)
William Bass 29 M Head MO
Thelma 29 F Wife KS
Juliet 2 F Daughter KS
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