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CLEARWATER, FL - Doug Bascom, 72, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007, at the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida, after a short illness.
Doug Bascom was born December 11, 1934 in Ithaca, a son of the late Harold Bascom, Sr., and Dorothy VanOrder, and was a resident of the Ithaca area for 69 years. Following his graduation from Ithaca High School and proudly serving in the U.S. Navy, Doug was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years before his retirement in 1993. In 2004 Doug relocated to Clearwater, Florida to further enjoy his retirement.
Doug was a talented and successful jazz drummer and performed regularly throughout the Finger Lakes and upstate New York region for several decades. Doug was enlisted by the Navy to perform with the United States Navy Band and Jazz Ensemble and later was a member of the Geneva Appleknockers Drum Corps performing in various competitions throughout the country. Doug was a longstanding member of the Joe Seville Trio in addition to playing with other numerous local jazz artists.
He is survived by his three children, Richard Bascom of Ithaca, Lauren (Thomas) Sroda of Palm Harbor, Florida, and Derek (Heather) Bascom of Anchorage, Alaska; brother, William (Wanda) Bascom of Belleair, Florida; sister-in-law, Judy Bascom of Tallahassee, Florida; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast, Inc., 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, Florida 33760.
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Kathy Langerlan-Eggers
August 9, 2007
A little late but still heartfelt to Doug's kids and family. I knew all of you for a long time when you were small. Remember the trip to Chincoteaque? And I knew how much your Dad helped with caring for your mother during her illness - tough times for all. It is my pleasure to recall talking with him on the phone when it became impossible to talk with your mother; how through he was in explaining all that was going on.
I would imagine he enjoyed his retirement in Florida and am certain he is enjoying his 're-retirement' elsewhere. He always knew how to make the best of a situation.
Ardell Alling
July 16, 2007
I'm sorry I never got down to Florida to see you. It sure was good to hear your voice tho...I'll miss you and be sure to play those drums loud(or as loud as you can with whisk brooms)in Heaven!!!!!
Judy Bascom
July 16, 2007
I too will miss Doug Bascom who I considered my buddy. Having known Doug for more than 40 years I will always think of him as one of the most considerate and giving people I have ever met and I will definitely miss his jokes. Thanks Dougie for treating me like a sister instead of a sister-in-law.
Judy Bascom
George Paulson
July 12, 2007
Those of us who still work at the Ithaca Post Office were saddened to learn of Doug's passing. Many stories were shared Monday, recalling Doug's wit and humour. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Chuckie Wells
July 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to Doug's family.
I've been wandering down memory lane the past few days realizing what what a pleasure to have been a friend of Doug for many years.The memories at Danny's,The Rose,The Landing,wrestling meets at Cornell and Ithaca High School,visiting Tina and Lizzy, music talk, magic talk and amazing stories and jokes. A true friend who will be missed and never forgotten.
Brandy Todi
July 12, 2007
To the children of the funniest man I have ever met,
Your father had such a delightful sense of humor. He would always keep everyone around him in stitches. I, like most anyone who knew Doug, will always smile when I think of him. He was so proud of all of you and often shared with me the events in your lives. My thoughts are with you all.
Doug & Donnita Hovey
July 11, 2007
How can you express your feeling at a time like this? Especially when it's Dougie!! All the kids along with Tom & Heather know how we feel about Dougie, we are especially sorry for not being able to ever share with him and show him our new endever here in Virginia. But,I have to admit, every time we think or talk about Dougie, we always end up with a smile on our faces and a lot of times a tear in your eye-just because he made you laugh so hard you cried and now because we all will miss him.....Love to you always. Deeg & Denuga
Colleen (Fields)Barnes
July 11, 2007
I am so sad to hear of Doug's passing. I will miss his phone calls from Florida and his jokes and wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Clay & Cheryl
July 10, 2007
We're very sorry to hear about Doug. Although we hadn't seen him since he moved to Florida we would talk on the phone occasionally and he was always his upbeat self. He was one of those people everyone liked, and everyone will miss him.
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