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- Austin American Statesman, Texas, December 30, 2020
Caroline Boales Bass (Picture included)
BASS, Caroline Boales Caroline Boales Bass passed away on May 22, 2020, at 83 years of age. She was born in Woodsboro, TX, August 20, 1936 to William Bass and Leona Boales. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Donald P. McCanless and daughters Pamela Parker and her daughters Jessica Caroline (Kaeo) Dechape and Jamie Parker (Dustin) Fiero, Wendy Fero and son Forest Donald Fero, and third daughter Laura Fero. Great-grandchildren, Parker Keala Dechape and Walker Kawai Dechape, and sister Darlene Bass. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Chief Warrant Office, U.S. Army, Ronald M. Fero who passed away December 20, 1965 in Vietnam. A native Texan, and descendant of Caroline Wright/Dabney Boales through her mother the late Leona (Boales) Bass Marcellus, Caroline spent her formative years in upstate New York. After residing in California and Colorado, she and her husband Don McCanless moved back to Texas in 1980. While in California, she earned her B.A. degree in Russian Literature at the University of California, Irvine. Don is an alumnus of Michigan State University. She "retired" in 1984 from her position as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean, College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin to pursue her passion for genealogy research. Caroline was an extraordinary genealogist, an accomplished family historian and held membership in numerous lineage societies. She helped countless women find their roots documented many generations back (with the help of husband Don) that gained them entry into some of the esteemed lineage societies. These include; National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century (NSCDVII), Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT), The French Huguenot Society, and the Neill-Cochran House Museum. Her dear friend Jan Bullock, says about her.."without her help the chapters would not have nearly the number of members that they have.." She was a champion of women's rights and contributed time and energy to the cause by getting signatures for the Equal Rights Amendment in the early 1970's. She was a lover of nature, animals and her collection of books. She had a quick wit and a fun sense of humor. She is deeply missed. A special thanks to Laura Bohls and Mary Bohls for their generous donation in Caroline's name to the Neill-Cochran House Museum. We are sure she would be very honored by this thoughtful gesture. Internment at Blanco Cemetery.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1936 - 2020 (83 years)