Bob Bassett

1939 - 2019

 Robert Clarence Bassett, beloved husband of Sharon Bassett, passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Taber on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 80 years.

 A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Friday, December 6, 2019. 

 Bob is survived by Sharon, his loving wife of over fifty years; children Greg (Tracy) Bassett of Courtney, British Columbia; Rick (Kerry) Bassett of Welling and their child Mason; Doug Bassett (deceased) and his daughter Sara (Chris) Szentes of Lethbridge (their children Gavyn and Maden); Rob (Shelly) Bassett of Taber and their children Tannis and Shondi; Tracey (Brad) Matlock of Coaldale and their children Brandi (Jorin) and Brett; Bonnie (Brad) Fallon of Taber and their children Darcie (Stuart) Tams (their children Sawyer, Fallon and Sutton) and Megan; Dennis Bassett of Mara Lake, British Columbia and his son Boston; daughter-in-law Wanda Bassett; Shirley Bassett (mother of Greg, Doug and Rick). He is also survived by his sister Connie (Ronald) Valgardson; mother-in-law Arlene “Sis” Wills; brother-in-law Richard (Sandy) Brown; sisters-in-law Lorraine (Al) Byrne, Charlene (Gerry) Olsen and Nan Brown (Marty Matthews) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

 He was predeceased by his son Doug Bassett; father Clarence Bassett; mother Mildred Bassett Roach; stepfather Jack Roach; father-in-law Vern Brown and step father-in-law, Stan Wills.

 Bob was born March 19, 1939 in Taber to Clarence and Mildred Bassett. After high school, he went into the police force for ten years. At the age of twenty three he was appointed the Police Chief of Raymond, making him the youngest Chief in Alberta. After retiring from the police service he pursued many careers, primarily in sales. He was with Texas Refinery Corporation for twenty five years. He often said, “my customers rapidly became my friends". Wherever Bob ventured he was blessed with a wide circle of friends. He was a great listener with a great sense of humour and the ability to always brighten your day. Bob was a major advocate for getting the Raymond ice arena built. He enjoyed many years of travelling with his wife, early morning coffee with friends as well playing and coaching hockey and baseball. He was honored by receiving the “coach of the year” award. Bob also enjoyed watching the Lethbridge Hurricanes and live horse racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, papa and papa-great.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Bob’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 www.tdhf.ca.

 The family would like to thank the staff at the Taber Hospital and Good Samaritan Linden View for their kind care.