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BASCOM DESTREHAN TALLEY, IV May 16, 1985 - July 30, 2012
Bascom D. Talley, IV, 27 years old, son of Susan and Dit Talley died peacefully in his sleep Sunday evening at his home in Washington, DC, from natural causes. Bascom was a realtor with the Residential Brokerage firm Coldwell Banker. He carried the designation of the National Realtor's Association as a Green Realtor. Bascom was a 2004 Graduate of Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC where he was active in sports, including soccer and basketball. Bascom attended the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, where he met his life partner, Claire LeBoeuf. Bascom was an outgoing, passionate man who maintained an extensive network of friends. He had a larger than life personality, an engaging smile, a quick wit and a generous spirit. He loved good food and opportunities for travel and was particularly fond of the Island of Menorca where he spent time each year since he was six years old. There will be a memorial service for Bascom Destrehan Talley, IV, Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 3400 Lowell Street, NW, Washington, DC. A reception will follow the memorial service in the church parlor and Claire, Susan and Dit will be there to greet family, friends and well-wishers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Bascom's name and memory to the Georgetown Day School, 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016 or on line through the [email protected]. Gifts will be used to support the creative writing program at the school. Funeral arrangements have been handled by BAILEY Funeral Home and Cremation Service, PA. (410) 609-0009 or www.baileyfunerals.org.
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DR. A. D. Officer
July 28, 2021
Rest in Peace!
Maryann McGowan
November 14, 2012
Hello Susan & Dit,
My memories of Bascom are of a vivacious, creative 5 year old at NCRC. I am so very sorry to hear of his death. Your grief must feel like it has no end - may God give you what you need to console your soul.
August 23, 2012
Dear Susan and Dit,
We send our sincere condolences to you. I can see Bascom on the Sheridan basketball court like it was yesterday. He had such a joy about him and his smile was contagious. You are in our thoughts, Polly, Howard, Schafer, Eleanor and Caroline Bomstein
Anne Constant
August 17, 2012
Dear Susan and Dit,
My heart goes out to both of you. Bascom was a special young man, and I hope that time will bring you peace with this loss.
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August 16, 2012
Dear Dit,
I've just learned of your devastating loss. I'm so very sorry that you and your family have this agnonizing grief from not having Bascom in your midst. I remember well your joy, pride and delight in the fact and growth of your son. My prayers are full that your breathtaking grief is supported by all who know you and know Bascom, so that you're not alone.
With love,
Beverly Popek
Bill Picon
August 12, 2012
Dit and Susan,
I just now heard of Bascom's death and can only imagine how exceptionally difficult this is for you both. I know that Bascom was truly at the center of all that is important to you. And the time I spent with him easily demonstrated why he was all he was to you both. My heart, my love and my sympathy are extended to you.
David Day
August 9, 2012
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Georgine Ahmad
August 4, 2012
We are very sorry to learn about the sudden loss of your son and our condolences go out to you and to his partner Claire. We remember Bascom from Sheridan school where we saw him growing up - till he was ready to go to GDS. A boy who very friendly and polite, with his ever ready big smile and his enthusiasm on the playground and Sheridan's basketball court. We are thinking of you. Georgine and Reyaz Ahmad (parents of Yasmine, class of 2001 at Sheridan school)
Neil Glick
August 3, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Talley and Claire,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Bascom.
He was always so friendly, kind, and fun to be around in the office.
You have my deepest sympathy and Bascom and your family are in my prayers.
My heart goes out to you all.
God bless you.
Neil
Nina and Josh Scall
August 3, 2012
We met in high school and he was friends with myself and my younger brother. This is devistating that someone our age has passed on but heaven has bigger plans for him.
Sending love and support to the family.
My wedding May 21, 2011 with the Charleston gang
J. Wyatt Wimberly
August 3, 2012
To Bascom's Mother, Father and Claire,
Please know that I feel great fortune to have Bascom in my life. His kind spirit left smiles on all around him without failure and his memory is sure to do the same. I know I speak for all of his friends when I say that he is dearly missed and will NEVER be forgotten.
Bob & Matt
August 2, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. Talley and Claire,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless you. Bob Strickland and Matt White
New Years with Old Friends
Vinny Patel
August 2, 2012
Bascom, you were the kind of friend that I pictured us one day with families and some day my unborn children screaming "lets go visit uncle Bascom and aunt Claire!" that time will come when we see each other... you had the biggest heart, contagious smile and were a genuine friend. I will miss you dearly and continue living to the full, just as you taught me and countless others. Until we meet again.... Love Always - "VINESH PATEL" :-)
Al Officer
August 2, 2012
Rest in Peace!
Jack Peppard
August 2, 2012
My heartfelt sorrow in the loss of your son. Peace be with you.
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