Al was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba to Reginald and May Bassham, Saturday, August 31, 1957. He was raised in Flin Flon and at the early age of 18 he began his career in the mining industry.
It was Al’s passion to know everything about the mining industry. He was an avid reader of any book that was about mining or prospecting.
Al was in his element when he was outdoors searching for the next potential mine. With his vast knowledge of mining he ventured internationally to mines in Mexico.
Al passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 leaving to mourn his Family and many Friends.
Al was predeceased by his father Reginald and his mother May.
We Gather to Celebrate the Life of
Allan Brian Bassham
Friday December 6, 2013 1:00 pm
Lawrie Marsh Community Hall
Snow Lake, Manitoba
Presider: Gerard Lamontagne
Song/Powerpoint: Marc Jackson
Eulogy: Dustin Lamontagne
Song: “1,000 Miles from Nowhere”
(by Dwight Yoakam)
Stories: Barry Selkirk and Marie Pettipas
Song: “Working Man” (by Rita MacNeil)
INTERMENT
To take place at a later date.
USHERS
Lee Thomas, Gilbert Highfield, Rick Pettipas,
Ted Stabback, Gator Eastman, Rick Stoltz,
Ron Stoltz and Pete Roberts.
HONOURARY PALLBEARERS
All of Al’s many many Friends and Acquaintances
MEMORIAL BOOK
Darrell Anaka
Lunch will be provided by The Legion Ladies Auxiliary following this Service.
If friends so desire, donations to the
Kidney Foundation of Canada, 5165 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite #300, Montreal, Quebec,
H4A 1T6, would be appreciated by Allan’s family.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Allan Bassham hosted by Hemauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services.