J. Bassett

Hastings resident, J. Vern Bassett, 82, of 1069 So. Hastings, died Monday, April 2, 2001 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Rosary service will be Wednesday, April 4, 2001; 8:30 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 5, 2001; 10:00 A.M. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father James Meysenburg officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska.

J. Vern Bassett was born September 1, 1918 in Adams County, Nebraska to Arthur & Gladys (Rynearson) Bassett. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. He married Phyllis M. Brouillette on May 28, 1940 and she preceded him in death in 2000. He worked at Rutt's Pharmacy before serving in the United States Army from February 1943 to November 1945. He attended Neon Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio and became owner/operator of Hastings Neon Sign Company. He was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. #1346, American Legion and Eagles. He had his private pilots license and enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting.

J. Vern Bassett was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Phyllis, brothers, Roger, John and Robert.

Survivors include,

Memorial maybe given to St. Cecilia's Church Renovation Fund

Butler-Volland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

VISITATIONS:
Wed. 3-4-01; Noon-9pm
Thur. 3-5-01; 1 hr prior to service at the church