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Alba Basden Obituary
Mesa - Alba M. Basden of Mesa, Arizona passed away on January 17th, 2021, after a long bout of COVID-19. Born in Champaign -Urbana, Illinois on April 16, 1941, she was the oldest child of Adalena (Brown) and Walter Carter. In her early teens, Alba relocated with her family to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Mercy High School. After graduation, she received training in nursing before enlisting in the US Air Force. Stationed in New Jersey, she met and married Adrian Basden, with whom she had three children. After receiving an honorable discharge, Alba worked as a Finance and Accounting specialist for the US government. In conjunction with her US Civil Service employment and a second marriage, she relocated to Panama, several European countries and various US cities before settling down in Mesa, Arizona. She also obtained a Bachelor's and Master's degree before retiring from Civil Service and joining the private sector. In her spare time, Alba enjoyed knitting and spending time with her extended family.
Alba is survived by: her three children, Adrienne Basden, Kevin Basden, and Denise (Basden) Willard; her sisters Marla Colvin, Sandra Drake and Ailene Preston; her brothers Walter Carter, Jr. and Brian Comeaux; five nieces and nephews; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Alba's passing has had profound impact on her family and friends. In view of her cause of death and COVID-19 restrictions, she was cremated without burial services. However, a virtual memorial service will be held April 17th, 2021 at 2 p.m. Arizona time at https://www.mykeeper.com/event/alba-basden-memorial-service/.
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Lani Alberts
March 16, 2025
Alba was my dear neighbor in Alta Mesa. We used to chat about the neighborhood and music. I took her to see my friend Rhonda sing at d'Vine, Pacino's and Apache Wells country club several times. One night we drove out to Grapeables in Fountain Hills to meet a friend. The band cancelled. It was late and we just had a drink and went home. I went to a bunko game she was hosting... didn't know how to play but we laughed thru the whole game. Her bunko friends had a dinner at Oregano's in Tempe, so I stopped by after work. They were outside on the warm evening and the misting system broke! I grabbed my wine and followed them away from the table... Good fun and always lots of laughter with Alba. I miss her sweet smile and laugh. I'll see you in Heaven my dear sweet Alba,
Love, Your friend Lani
Tom and Karen Anderson
April 17, 2021
We always enjoyed working with Alba at the Mesa Arts Center. She was outspoken with a straight-forward, get things done approach which was appreciated by many. She also had a great sense of humor.
Rennie (White) Hicks
April 3, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Alba will be missed, but her spirit, love, and talents will remain through her children, grandchildren , and other family members.
Paula Gibbens
March 30, 2021
Another picture of Alba and other coworkers at the Mesa Arts Center. Alba is in the front row with green hat.
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Julie
March 28, 2021
My mother and Alba’s mother were good friends. I am closer to Ailene in age. I friended Alba on Facebook a few years ago. I wish I had known her better. My aunt and mother talked of Adalena and her children all the time. I am sorry for your loss.
Lani Alberts
March 28, 2021
Dear sweet Alba, former neighbor. Last year we said we were going to get together after the elections. We used to go listen to Rhonda Lester sing at D'Vine and Waldos and Pacino's. I played Bunko at your house. We went to Oregano's and the mister broke and sprayed water all over us. Sheldon would bark as if he was a big dog. He let me pick him up. I'm rambling on because my heart hurts. I haven't been on fb for several months and didn't know. I miss you sweet Alba, looking down at me from your Heavenly home.
Paula Gibbens
March 28, 2021
I have many memories of Alba from working with her at the Mesa Arts Center from 2007 til 2015. Below is picture of the Front of House Fabulous Players preforming skits of Broadway Musicals. This picture is from "Cats". This presentation was part of the 2010 volunteer appreciation night. Alba is the "cool" cat with the white mask,claws out.
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