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David Kenneth Bashaw

David Bashaw Obituary

In Hendersonville, N.C., Dave was born to Kenneth and Ruth (Capps) Bashaw on June 23, 1944. Dave is survived by his mother, wife Helen Whelan, prior wife Sharon Cook Butler (Robert), siblings Jean Presley (Guy) and Lloyd (Cathy), children Kym Prouty (Paul) and Darin, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and his pets. Dave served in the Air Force from 1966 - 1986, married Sharon in 1967, met Helen in 1982 while both were stationed in Korea and they transferred to Sacramento in 1982. Dave was a "Life Time Member" of Capital City Motor Cycle Club and a docent at the California Automobile Museum. Dave made his final RV trip to North Carolina with Lulu his Yorkie in April 2015, for his Mom's 91st birthday. Dave passed on October 31, 2015 at home from cancer. As Robert Ono put it, "To know Dave is to love Dave." David, Major (Retired) USAF will laid to rest at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in North Carolina on November 19, 2015.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Nov. 18, 2015.

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January 4, 2016

Dated David for several years while in High School Great guy Sorry for his loss
Lynda Bell Haynes

November 20, 2015

Sincere sympathy to the mother and wife and other wife and children and family and friends of David K Bashaw. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during the loss of David. Those who die God keep in his memory cause they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:1(

November 19, 2015

Dave the class of 1962 will miss you. Love Kay

Brandon Owens

November 19, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss God is our strength and refuge Psalm 46:1 May the depth of your faith and the love of those who share your loss comfort you at this time of sadness

November 18, 2015

We were Dave and Helens neighbors for many years. They were already there when we moved in and welcomed us to the area. Great neighbors and very nice people. Will always miss Dave's "Happy Smile" and good nature. RIP Dave.

Larry and Judy Rapoza

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