Wilfred George Bassett

Wilfred George BASSETT Wilfred George Bassett died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 19th, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. The son of Vera Agnes Scheffel and Wilfred George "Bill" Bassett, George was born on January 13, 1942 and raised in Jackson, Michigan. George was a graduate of Jackson High School (1960), the University of Michigan (1966) and University of Michigan Law School (1969). George and his wife, Edwina Jean Woszczak were married in 1966 and moved to Washington state in 1969. George was a 42 year member of the WA State Bar Association. He authored and was editor-in-chief for the Washington Civil Trial and Evidence Manual, From Voir Dire to Verdict, first published in 1978. He was a founding member of the Bassett & Morrison law firm, and a shareholder this past 20 years at Graham & Dunn PC, Seattle. A long time resident of Mercer Island, a member of Mercer Island Presbyterian Church for the last 35 years, and a resident of Issaquah for the past seven years, George will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father & grandfather, as well as a friend and mentor to many in the communities in which he worked and lived. George is survived by his wife, Edwina Bassett of Issaquah WA, his children Emily J. Snyder (Eric), Vanessa J. Bassett, John E. Bassett (Brandy) of Sammamish WA, and four grandchildren, Melia, Jayna, Olivia Snyder, and Georgia Bassett. Additionally, he is survived by his brother, Leland K. Bassett (Tina) of Detroit, MI. For full Obituary and Memorial information please visit the Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home (425) 392-6444. WWW.FLINTOFTS.COM