Byron Cecil Bassett Obituary
We bid farewell to Byron Cecil Bassett (Pierre, South Dakota), born in Lyons, Oregon, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 31, 2025 at the age of 89. Byron Cecil touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Byron Cecil Bassett to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Judy Bassett; his brother Dale Bassett; and his brother-in-law Sterling Norton (Dorothy). He is survived by: his children, David Bassett (Melinda) of Corpus Christi, TX, Mark Bassett (Ruth Sweeten) of Bremerton, WA and Marianne Gabriel (Mike) of Pierre, SD; his grandchildren, Alexander, Abigail Bassett of Corpus Christi, TX, Brooke Christensen (Dane) of Starbuck, MN, Carlee Wika (Tony) of Ipswich, SD and Katie Sanders of Sioux Falls, SD; his great grandchildren, Liv Christensen and Connor Wika; his sister-in-law Ursula Bassett of Wenatchee, WA; and his nieces and nephews, Nancy Graham (Ron) of Woodland, WA, Debbie Healy (Kevin) of Portland, OR, Jerry Bassett (Rebecca) of Wenatchee, WA and Francis Bassett (Cindy) of Florence, AZ..
Visitation was held on Sunday, February 9th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Feigum Funeral Home (808 W Pleasant Dr, Pierre, SD 57501). A celebration of life was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the First Congregational United Church of Christ (123 N Highland Ave, Pierre, SD 57501). The inurnment was held on Monday, February 10th 2025 at the Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flower, memorials may be directed to First Congregational United Church of Christ.
