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Subject: Bassett, Dale B. - Hastings
Date: 13 May 2005 15:23:19 -0600
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Surnames: Bassett, Strang, Monica, Ingram, Horton, Snyder, Clardy
Classification: Obituary
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Mr. Dale B. Bassett, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, April 18, 1999 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Bassett was born on July 30, 1908 in Salem Township, Allegan County, the son of Harry L. & Blanche R. (Strang) Bassett. He was raised in Allegan where he started his schooling. The fmaily moved to Tampa, Florida in 1919 because of his father's health. He continued his education, graduating from Hillsboro High School in Tampa. He returned to Michigan in 1927. Mr. Bassett married Marguerite Monica on August 1, 1931 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 1995. Mr. Bassett worked for Colonial Bakery in Grand Rapids for 22 years before purchasing the Bos Bakery in Hastings in 1950. He owned and operated "Dale's Bake Shop" in Hastings for 22 years, selling the business to Felpausch Food Stores in 1972. He retired to Florida, living there until 1996 when he returned to Hastings. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, a Shriner for over 40 years, me!
mber of Masonic Lodges in Tampa, Hastings and Grand Rapids. He was a former member of Kiwanis. A charter member of the Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs, New Port Richey, Florida. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Mr. Bassett is survived by his two daughters, Marcia J. Ingram of Hastings and Janice K. (Kenneth) Horton of Three Rivers; five grandchildren, Deborah (Gary) Snyder of Hastings, Eric (Kerrie) Ingram of Charlotte, Brad (Toby) Ingram of Wasilla, Alaska, Todd (Candace) Clardy of North Carolina, and Chad (Stephanie) Clardy of North Carolina; twelve great grandchildren. A memorial Service for Mr. Bassett will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings.
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