Daughter of Cecil Ames and Elsie Marie Rye Ames.
Wife of William Bassett, mother of Melodie and Meradeth.
Shelva J.
Shelva was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 15, 1937 and was a resident of Swartz Creek since 1962. On December 15, 1955 she married Bill Bassett. She was a member of Eastern Star in St. Ignace, Michigan. She enjoyed listening to music, crossword puzzles and reading. Mrs. Bassett was employed as Manager and worked the counter for over 20 years at Troy Cleaners. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are husband, Bill; 2 daughters, Melodie and husband Ervin Barrett of Charlevoix, Michigan, Meradith and husband Matthew Fithian of Swartz Creek; 6 grandchildren, Mandi and husband Scott Cameron, Shauna and husband Michael Bacher, William and wife Tiffany Barrett, Tasha Steele, Tara Steele and Luke Fithian; 3 great-grandchildren, Avery Lynn Osborn, Seth Bacher and Wyatt Cameron; sister, Kathie Wayland of California; many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Elsie Ames; 3 brothers, Arvid (Moose) Ames, Duane Ames and Robert Ames.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Cremation will take place following the service.
Wife of William Bassett, mother of Melodie and Meradeth.
Shelva J.
Shelva was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 15, 1937 and was a resident of Swartz Creek since 1962. On December 15, 1955 she married Bill Bassett. She was a member of Eastern Star in St. Ignace, Michigan. She enjoyed listening to music, crossword puzzles and reading. Mrs. Bassett was employed as Manager and worked the counter for over 20 years at Troy Cleaners. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are husband, Bill; 2 daughters, Melodie and husband Ervin Barrett of Charlevoix, Michigan, Meradith and husband Matthew Fithian of Swartz Creek; 6 grandchildren, Mandi and husband Scott Cameron, Shauna and husband Michael Bacher, William and wife Tiffany Barrett, Tasha Steele, Tara Steele and Luke Fithian; 3 great-grandchildren, Avery Lynn Osborn, Seth Bacher and Wyatt Cameron; sister, Kathie Wayland of California; many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Elsie Ames; 3 brothers, Arvid (Moose) Ames, Duane Ames and Robert Ames.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Cremation will take place following the service.
Daughter of Cecil Ames and Elsie Marie Rye Ames.
Wife of William Bassett, mother of Melodie and Meradeth.
Shelva J.
Shelva was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 15, 1937 and was a resident of Swartz Creek since 1962. On December 15, 1955 she married Bill Bassett. She was a member of Eastern Star in St. Ignace, Michigan. She enjoyed listening to music, crossword puzzles and reading. Mrs. Bassett was employed as Manager and worked the counter for over 20 years at Troy Cleaners. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are husband, Bill; 2 daughters, Melodie and husband Ervin Barrett of Charlevoix, Michigan, Meradith and husband Matthew Fithian of Swartz Creek; 6 grandchildren, Mandi and husband Scott Cameron, Shauna and husband Michael Bacher, William and wife Tiffany Barrett, Tasha Steele, Tara Steele and Luke Fithian; 3 great-grandchildren, Avery Lynn Osborn, Seth Bacher and Wyatt Cameron; sister, Kathie Wayland of California; many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Elsie Ames; 3 brothers, Arvid (Moose) Ames, Duane Ames and Robert Ames.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Cremation will take place following the service.
Wife of William Bassett, mother of Melodie and Meradeth.
Shelva J.
Shelva was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 15, 1937 and was a resident of Swartz Creek since 1962. On December 15, 1955 she married Bill Bassett. She was a member of Eastern Star in St. Ignace, Michigan. She enjoyed listening to music, crossword puzzles and reading. Mrs. Bassett was employed as Manager and worked the counter for over 20 years at Troy Cleaners. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are husband, Bill; 2 daughters, Melodie and husband Ervin Barrett of Charlevoix, Michigan, Meradith and husband Matthew Fithian of Swartz Creek; 6 grandchildren, Mandi and husband Scott Cameron, Shauna and husband Michael Bacher, William and wife Tiffany Barrett, Tasha Steele, Tara Steele and Luke Fithian; 3 great-grandchildren, Avery Lynn Osborn, Seth Bacher and Wyatt Cameron; sister, Kathie Wayland of California; many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Elsie Ames; 3 brothers, Arvid (Moose) Ames, Duane Ames and Robert Ames.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Cremation will take place following the service.
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