Clarence Edgar Bass
Chelsea, Mich., formerly of Livonia
Age 97, died Nov. 30, 2012 at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born Jan. 11, 1915 in Oconee, Ill., the son of Edgar and Clarissa M. (Neathery) Bass.
Mr. Bass was a mechanic, and a member of the Operating Engineers Union for 65 years. He worked for commercial contractor Darin & Armstong (now known as Walbridge Aldinger Company). Mr. Bass was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hunting for morel mushrooms.
He had an innovative mind and enjoyed repurposing items around the house for a new and creative use. He was a wonderful gardener, and took pleasure in supplying his neighbors with vegetables each summer.
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On June 25, 1937, he married Esther Chamberlain, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2008. He was a loving father to Nancy (Donald) Kwasny of Howell and Michael (Kimberly) Bass of Chelsea; proud grandfather of Mark (Lisa), Brian, Taylor and Lauren; and great-grandfather to Matthew and Hannah.
A private memorial service will be held at the at Chelsea Retirement Community. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice.
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Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel.
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