Dorothy was born on December 7, 1923 to Marcel and Carrie (Krieg) Perrinjaquet. She was raised and educated in the Edgewood area, graduating from Edgewood High School in 1942. She worked for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Dorothy was united in marriage to James “Jim” Basten on May 12, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Seven children were born to this union. Most of their married life, they resided in Edgewood. Dorothy was a home maker over the years.
Dorothy was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 19, 2009 surrounded by her loving family at the Edgewood Convalescent Home. Dorothy touched many lives over the years and will be fondly remembered as a great wife, a wonderful mother, a fabulous grandmother and for many other roles.
Dorothy was a long time member of the Edgewood Bible Church and over the years was involved in Ladies Aid and a member of the Womens Club. Dorothy enjoyed gardening and flowers. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world. She will be great missed.
Survivors include her children, Janet Lentz of Springville, Bonnie Emerson of Edgewood, Joyce (Nick) Nichols of Lakewood, Colorado, Lynda (Donald) Mahan of Marion, Kathleen “Katrina” (Roger) Sapp of Central City, Jim Basten of Strawberry, and Bob Basten of Edgewood; ten grandchildren, John B. Lentz, Jamie Lentz, Heather Emerson, Billi Emerson, Jodi Veach, Michael Basten Nichols, Cory James Mahan, Sean Wood, Krieg Basten and Salina Basten; and six great-grandchildren, Niki Tibbott, Keara Emerson, Keaton Emerson, Breanna Veach, Michael Veach, and Braylee Veach; one great-great grandson, Peyton Hutchinson; one great grandchild expected in January; and six siblings, Betty (Veryl) Williams of Edgewood, Gene (Ramona) Perrinjaquet of Manchester, Marie Thurn of Kansas City, Missouri, Shirley (Bill) Meisner of Anamosa, Lucille (Keith) Callies of Manchester, and Virginia Waco of Santa Monica, California.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Jim in 2006; her parents; her son-in-law, John D. Lentz in 2000; and two brothers, Edward and George.
Dorothy is now dancing with Jim in heaven.
A memorial fund will be set up in lieu of flowers.
The family would like to give a very special Thank You to Hospice of Comfort and the staff at Edgewood Convalescent Home.
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