Bassett, Wesley Edward
Wesley Edward Bassett of Rio Rancho, NM, at the age of 73, went to be with his Lord, as he was surrounded by his family on June 23, 2016 following a short illness. He was born in Dover, NJ to Edward and Irma Bassett on July 4, 1942. Wes will be remembered for his commitment to the Lord, his family, and his community. He was a public school teacher/administrator, volunteer fireman and EMT. Additionally, he was a member of the Anna Kaseman Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council; Rust Community Advisory Board; the Design Committee for the Jorgensen Cancer Center; the Sandoval County Republican Party; the Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Board; the Rio Rancho Calvary Chapel, and various other organizations. Wes leaves behind Spankie Lou Bassett, his best friend and wife of 35 years; his sister Ardelle Stewart; six adult children: Buffy Swenson; Christy Gonzales; Eddie Bassett; Kim Dowden; Lynn Brashar; Scott Bassett, and their spouses; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; along with numerous other family and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Rio Rancho Calvary Chapel. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Rio Rancho Calvary Chapel or the Jorgensen Cancer Center at Rust Medical Center in his name.
Daniels Family Funeral Services
2400 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-9192