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In memory of
John William Bassett
November 8, 1957 - September 23, 2023
Nov 8, 1957 - Sep 23, 2023
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Bassett Family Memorial Bench at Dick Nichols Park.
$3,430.00
of $3,000 goal
Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John William Bassett, born November 8, 1957, who transitioned peacefully on September 23, 2023. John was a man of many names— Mabud, Dad, and Baba.
John is survived by his only child, Amy Bassett-Wells; her husband Lucas; and grandchildren Ashlyn “Rylie” and John Carson, with whom he was very close as their devoted 'Baba.' John also leaves behind his partner Candace d’Obrenovic and her …
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Community Involvement
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Favorites
What were John's favorite books?
Breath, by James Nestor
Together, by Vivek Murthy
Spark Joy, by Marie Kondo
The …
Breath, by James Nestor
Together, by Vivek Murthy
Spark Joy, by Marie Kondo
The Heart of S…
Breath, by James Nestor
Together, by Vivek Murthy
Spark Joy, by Marie Kondo
The Heart of Sufism, by Hazrat Inayat K…
What was John's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were John's favorite local spots?
Zilker Hike and Bike trail, Austin parks
Zilker Hike and Bike trail, Austin parks
Zilker Hike and Bike trail, Austin parks
What were John's favorite vacation spots?
Poland, Mexico, Colorado, Austria, Denmark, Bali,
Poland, Mexico, Colorado, Austria, Denmark, Bali,
Poland, Mexico, Colorado, Austria, Denmark, Bali,
Timeline
Born
November 8th, 1957
THE AMERICAN BRITISH COWDRAY, Avenida Carlos Fernández Graef, Contadero, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Moved
1960
Decatur, GA
Moved
1962
Teloloapan, Guerrero, Mexico
Survived by
Amy Bassett-Wells
Daughter
Rylie Wells
Granddaughter
John Carson Wells
Grandson
David Bassett
Brother
Mary Bassett
Sister
Betty Osborn
Sister
Ana Cisneros
Sister
Krista Hansen
Sister-in-law
Anna Hamby
Mother-in-law
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Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Body donation
Lasting impact
John donated organs
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Bassett Family Memorial Bench at Dick Nichols Park.
$3,430.00
of $3,000 goal
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