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BASHAM, WILLIAM H. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Afton, TX on August 7, 1925, to Homer and Zelma Barr Basham. At an early age, Bill and his family moved to California where he graduated from Strathmore High School in Strathmore, CA. He attended Fresno State for a couple of years and then joined the US Navy to serve his country from 1943 to 1946. After the war he attended Berkley and received his Bachelors Degree in Engineering in 1950. While at Berkley he met the love of his life, Patsy Kendall and they were married in 1951. Bill worked in the Insurance industry for several years in California and New Mexico. He started Basham Construction in 1970 and he and Patsy moved to Socorro in 1971. Basham Construction developed the Spanish Hills subdivision, built many homes, and renovated many historical buildings in Socorro including the Garcia Opera House and the old K of P building. Bill, aka "Dollar Bill" as he was affectionately known, enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years, but his true passion was playing golf. Bill had an opportunity to go to Scotland in 2003 with his son Bob to play golf at the old course at St. Andrews. While there Bill beat his age by scoring a 76. Bill was a member of the Socorro Men's Golf Assoc. and the Masonic Lodge. He was a devoted family man and loved his time with his family. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bill is survived by wife of 63 years, Patsy Basham; son, Bob Basham and wife, Sabina; grandson, Nicholas Basham; sisters, Mable Depew and Nida Robinson. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 2:00 pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Socorro Chapel, 309 Garfield St, Socorro. A reception will be held at 3:00 PM at the El Sombrero Restaurant, 210 Mesquite, Socorro after the services. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Bill's honor to Camp Enchantment of New Mexico at www.unmfund.org/fund/campenchantment. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Bill's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530
        Published on: Sun January 18, 2015