DOUGLAS ROBERT BASSETT, beloved husband and best friend of Wanda Bassett, passed away suddenly in Calgary, AB, on Friday, March 27, 2009. Doug was born on September 11, 1959 in Taber, AB. He grew up and attended school in Raymond, where he graduated from Raymond High School in 1977. Throughout his school years Doug excelled in sports, especially football and hockey. Doug held various jobs throughout his life, most notability working for Frito-Lay for 10 years with his brother Rick and Stampede Park in Calgary for 9 years where he was Race Foreman of Operations. At the time of his passing, Doug had recently accepted a position in Lethbridge at Rocky Mountain Turf Club as a Supervisor for Race Operations and Capital Programs. Doug was excited and enthused about his new position and was anxious to start preparing for the Spring Race Meet. Family and friends were very important to Doug and he was happy to have moved ‘back home’ to be closer to them. Doug was especially thrilled when he recently learned he was going to be a grandpa! One of Doug’s true passions, which he shared with his wife Wanda, was his love of horses and horseracing. Doug had owned and trained thoroughbred race horses on and off for over 30 years, many of those years with Wanda at his side. Doug loved being at races, whether it was running a horse, working at the track or just making a wager. Making friends came easily to Doug, and he had many of them due to his sense of humour and easy-going nature. Doug met many people due to his association with racing and acquired numerous life long friendships. Besides his loving wife Wanda, Doug leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Sara (Chris) Szentes of Lethbridge, AB, his mother, Shirley Bassett of Lethbridge, AB, his father Bob (Sharon) Bassett of Taber, AB, his siblings, Greg (Tracy) Bassett of Gibbons, Rick (Kerry and Mason) Bassett of Raymond, Rob (Shelly ) Bassett of Taber, AB, Tracey Bassett of Taber, AB Bonnie (Brad) Fallon of Taber, AB, Dennis Bassett of Calgary, AB, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Doug was predeceased by his grandparents, Clarence Bassett, Jack and Mildred Roach, Albert and Mildred Erickson and cousin Gerry Ell. Doug, you will be surely missed and always remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing you. See ya in the winner’s circle. A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Ray Block and Reverend Audrey Erickson officiating. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #207, 542 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1.