Wendy Bassett

Wendy Lynn Bassett, age 62  of Hastings, passed away December 14, 2018 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan.

Wendy was born August 2, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Paul Jr. and Yvonne Marie (French) Wood.   She attended Maple Valley schools through her Middle School years and graduated from Hastings High School in 1983.  Wendy also attended Kellogg Community College, receiving her Associates Degree in Applied Science and Business.  She married Robert Bassett on August 21, 1976 and they celebrated 42 years of marriage this past August.

Wendy worked in the General Services Administration Office at the Battle Creek Federal Center.  She loved gardening in her flower beds, camping with friends and family,  and loved music.  Wendy enjoyed playing computer games, hidden object search, and word searches.  She loved reading and watching mystery and science fiction. Wendy could never have enough candles in her home.  She also enjoyed watching birds, wind chimes, good food and good company.

Wendy was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Yvonne Wood Jr., and sisters, Loree Childers, and Dawn Haight.   She is survived by her husband, Robert Bassett, daughters, Shane Lynn Bassett, Rhiannon Dawn Bassett (Jeffery Thalison), step-daughter, Laurie (Craig) Wingate, grandchildren, Corey and Laura Wingate,  Chad Wingate, Chelsea Wingate and one great-grandson, Calen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter in Hastings.

A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 1-3 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  A Celebration of Life  Service will follow visitation at 3:00 pm.