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- Duluth News Tribune, 20 Dec 2006
Arnold Craig Bassett
Arnold Craig Bassett, 62, a 12 year resident of Chelan, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 18, 1944, at Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Ellsworth and Julia (Lovensky) Bassett. At an early age, the family moved to Duluth. He attended schools in there and graduated from Central High School in 1963. In 1967, he enlisted in the National Guard, where he served until 1969. He then entered into active duty with the U.S. Army where he served until 1975. During his service in Vietnam, he was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his discharge, he resided at Duluth periodically until 1994, when he moved to Chelan. Arnold was an electrician by trade and followed various construction projects throughout North Central Washington. In 2004, he retired due to a work related injury. On Feb. 12, 2004 he married Bobbi Rodriguez in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and camping and hunting. He was a doting husband and grandfather. Arnie was always there for his friends and family when they needed him. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Chelan Gun Club. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Bobbi, of the home; son, Brad (Jennifer Sheda), of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; daughter, Kelley Bassett (Michael) Gundale, of Missoula, Mont; stepson, David Rodriguez, of Chelan; stepdaughter, Lisa Rodriguez, of Bridgeport; two brothers, Brad Bassett, of Chelan, Glenn Bassett, of Duluth; two sisters, Bev Lunde, Winnie Mariana, of Dover, Del.; four grandchildren; Kayla Craig, Kippy Craig, Karina Craig, Brule Bassett, Gundale. Tribute Service: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, in Precht Rose Chapel with Glen Carlson officiating. Interment will be private. There will be no visitation. Services are under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan.
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