Undine Bassett's Obituary
Mrs. Undine Bassett, age 93, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1913 in Muskegon, MI to Alfred and Laurentia (Charron) Bourdon and had resided in the area all her life. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1931, and worked for the Muskegon Public Schools as Payroll Clerk for over 30 years before her retirement in 1978. Mrs. Bassett was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, where she was, at one time, a member of the bell choir. She volunteered for many years at Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana County (now Harbor Hospice), and also spent time as a tour guide at Hackley House in Muskegon. She enjoyed playing the piano daily throughout her life, and was an avid social and duplicate bridge player. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, and her devotion to her family and her many friends. On July 30, 1938, she married Robert Bassett who preceded her in death on October 20, 1967. SURVIVORS include her daughter, Diane Lindberg; 2 grandchildren, Robert (Deborah) Lindberg of Harvard, Massachusetts and Richard (RothaAnne) Lindberg of Great Lakes, Illinois; and 2 great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Christopher. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Carmen Savidge, Jeannette Bastian, Jeanne (Bob) Andersen, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Suzanne, in 1942; 2 sisters, Norma Beyer and Kathryn Johnson; 1 brother, Roland Bourdon; and her son-in-law, Alan Lindberg. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2007, at The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Home,1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565 with Pastor Ron Amos officiating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM on January 29, 2007 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church – Marian Chapel, 2929 McCracken St. Muskegon. With Rev. Father Julian Regianto presiding MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS in honor of Undine may be made to Harbor Hospice or to a charity of your choice. You are also invited to sign the family’s On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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