Judith Ann Bassett

BASSETT (Ashworth), Judith Ann, age 66, longtime resident of Oakwood, passed away unexpectedly while traveling on Saturday, September 19, 2009 in Rapid City, SD. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Blanche Miller and brothers, Larry, Steve, and Frank Miller. Judith is survived by her husband, Lt. Col. Wayne Bassett, ret.; sons, Tristan and Matthew (Stephanie) Ashworth; daughters, Sarah (Paul) Seim and Erika (David) Mahle; sister, Areta Wentz; 14 grandchildren; step-sons, Christopher and Duane Bassett, and step-daughter, Catherine (Joe) Valentour. She graduated from Eaton High School and the Ohio State University. Judith worked most of her life as a dental hygienist and was a member of South Park United Methodist Church. She was an avid golfer, gardener, and doting grandmother. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm Friday, September 25, 2009 at David's Cemetery, Kettering. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at South Park United Methodist Church, 140 Stonemill Rd., Dayton.