Obituary for Alice Carter Bassett
Alice Carter Bassett, 79, died peacefully at the Pioneer Medical Center on April 17, 2024.
Alice Ann Carter was born to Ralph and Evon (Fox) Carter on May 28, 1944 in Clark, South Dakota.
She was the sixth child of eight children and attended eight years of country school, graduating from Clark High School in 1962. Alice then went to Aberdeen SD, earning an Associate’s degree at Presentation Junior College. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1968, and for twelve years was a member of the Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Alice taught kindergarten for five years in Big Timber, as well as seven years earlier in Miles City, Shelby, and Richey. She stayed involved in education over the years as a substitute teacher. Prior to that Alice was active in pastoral team ministry at St. Ann’s Parish in Great Falls, and was at St. Luke’s in Fargo as a clinical pastoral education student and chaplain.
Alice married Charlie Bassett in 1984, both teachers at Big Timber Grade School. They remained in Big Timber, being active in the school and community. They enjoyed their families, traveling, camping, motorcycling, and nature. Alice dabbled in painting, quilting, scrapbooking, and enjoyed reading.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Hearts and Hands Hospice, Friends of the Library, museum docent, Food Bank, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Women’s Club, and Home-Bound Ministry.
Alice is survived by her husband Charlie of Big Timber, step-son Lance (Cheri) Bassett, grandsons Tyler and Kasey of Scottsdale, AZ, step-daughter Laura of Phoenix, AZ, brother Bob (Gail) of Holmen, WI, sisters Betty (Rolland) of Sundance, WY, Mary (Dan) Addison of Philip, SD, sisters-in-law Gloria Carter of Faribault, MN, Lucy Bassett of Helena, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Max, Chuck, Lawrence, and Duane, nephews Larry and Jerry Patnoe, a niece Mary Ann Addison, and brothers-in-law Wayne Bassett, Don Spaulding, Butch Helkenn & sister-in-law Phyllis Spaulding.
Cremation has taken place and the funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday May 2, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with rite of committal to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Parish, Hearts and Hands Hospice, the Arthritis Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.
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Previous Events
Funeral Service
Thursday
2
May
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
910 McLeod Street
Big Timber, MT 59011
Graveside Services
Thursday
2
May
12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM
Mountain View Cemetery
West of Big Timber
Big Timber, MT 59011
Reception
Thursday
2
May
12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
910 McLeod Street
Big Timber, MT 59011
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