Donald Anthony Bass, obituary portrait — Pace Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Donald Anthony Bass

Passed Away On June 7, 2014
At Age 84 years
Resident of Livingston, TX
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United States Veteran
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Born in Paris, TX April 18, 1930 Donald Anthony Bass died June 7, 2014 at home in Livingston Texas. He graduated from Paris High School and had fond memories of sliding down the banister of Graham Elementary School. Naturally, the principal was obligated to apply the board of education to his seat of understanding. He often smiled to say he left the principals office to slide down again and go home. Don eventually sought the Creator in earnest and exchanged his GS14 job with the Social Security Administration in Woodlawn, Maryland for a Doctorate of Education from the University of Houston and served in public and parochial schools in Texas, Oregon, Mexico, Turkey, and six years in Yemen. He said of his life: God has been very gracious and merciful to me. My life has contained much more joy than I deserve. He trusted in God with all his heart and leaned not to his own understanding, and endeavored in all his ways to acknowledge Jesus Christ as his Savior and sooncoming King. His heart went out to the worlds needy children, especially the ones with cleft palates. Don Bass is survived by his wife of 58andahalf years Helen Fay Chism Bass, three brothers, two brothersinlaw and five sistersinlaw, many adoring nieces and nephews, friends and former students. He was preceded in death by parents Obie and Mattalene Freeland Bass, brothers, William and Ken, and sister Dorothy Ford of Waco. Seek the Lord while he may be found A graveside service will be held at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. To sign the online guestbook, please go to wwwpacefuneral.com
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Services

Funeral Service

Graveside Memorial

Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Drive

Houston, TX, 77038

June 11, 2014

2:30 PM

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Graveside Service

Houston National Cemetery

10410 Veterans Memorial Drive

Houston, TX, 77038

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Condolences (40)

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Lolly Lockhart Pflugerville, TX June 24, 2014
"Dear Helen, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was a remarkable man who loved the Lord and acted on that love You know that he is truly at peace and won the great race. I am so glad that I knew him and that we got to visit years ago in Houston.
I would love to hear from you and look forward to another good visit. Please let me know when. Love and peace to you.
BTY I came across a three page letter from Nancy about her life in Alpine and beyond. It brought back lots of memories and you are a big part of the memories in Alpine.
Lolly"
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Arthur Marita Mikesell Alamo,, TX June 17, 2014
"Dear Helen,
We praise the Lord for the life of our dear Brother in the Lord, Don Bass. His quiet, faithful testimony was a blessing to us all. We praise the Lord for his and your ministries in with CAM in Puebla , Mexico. Helen we continue to pray for you and know that the Lord will be your strength. May God Bless you and be your portion each day. Love in Christ, Arthur Marita Mikesell"
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Arthur Marita Mikesell Alamo,, TX June 17, 2014
"Dear Helen,
We praise the Lord for the life of our dear Brother in the Lord, Don Bass. His quiet, faithful testimony was a blessing to us all. We praise the Lord for his and your ministries in with CAM in Puebla , Mexico. Helen we continue to pray for you and know that the Lord will be your strength. May God Bless you and be your portion each day. Love in Christ, Arthur Marita Mikesell"
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