Bill R. Bass, 81, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019. Bill was born on July 8, 1938 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana and moved to Phoenix with his family in 1951. Bill attended Phoenix Union High School, which at a 5000-student population, was as big as his entire Louisiana town. Bill was an excellent athlete at both Phoenix Union High and Phoenix College. Bill went on to earn a business degree from ASU. Bill always had a strong work ethic and no job was too small. He mowed lawns, delivered the Arizona Republic, drove a delivery truck, and served as a youth coach at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. Bill made his professional mark in the mortgage business with First Federal Savings, where he served as Senior Vice President, and later in various mortgage banking and brokerage positions in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Bill was a proud member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds and avid golfer. He enjoyed a lifetime of golf at Phoenix Country Club and White Mountain Country Club. While Bill wore many hats during his career, his favorite titles were dad, coach and friend. Bill is survived by his wife Carol Bass, his brother Ken (Catherine) and his children, Stephanie (John), Patrick, Kristina (George). Also surviving are 10 wonderful grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix.
Posey Moore Nash
Bill was a wonderful neighbor and an all around great guy.
Our condolences to the entire family.
Barbara and Jack Henry
Carol, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Bill rest in peace. Our regrets that we will be out of town and cannot attend the services. Sending our love.
Nancy Rodriguez
So sorry and so sad to learn of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and Prayers to Bill’s Family. I worked with Bill at Harris Bank. Such a good man. He was hard working and kind. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to work with him and know him.
Cheryl Hummel Ihry
I’m so sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. He was an amazing boss and friend. I worked for him at both Bass Mortgage and Benj. Franklin Mortgage. He was the kindest person and boss. Sending prayers of strength to Carol and his family.
Barbara Hood
We are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Such a wonderful man, very kind and caring. Bill was a true friend. We started working together at First Federal and have remained friends through life. He will be missed.
Sending love to you Carol and to the family. We will be out of town and regretfully cannot attend the service, but will be there in spirit. Rest In Peace Bill, you were the best!
Barbara and Dennis Hood
Bill Strain
I first met Bill when I was an Assistant Golf Professional at the Phoenix Country Club in the early 70’s. I gave his son Pat golf lessons and would like to reconnect with him. Bill gave me my start in the mortgage business when I went to work for him at Bass Mortgage in 1985, later merging with Benj. Franklin Mortgage. I worked for a few other mortgage companies and in 1993 rejoined Bill when he started First Federal Mortgage. Through his mentoring I started my own mortgage company in 1997 and retired last October. To me Bill Bass was a caring friend, helpful boss and father figure mentor. I am sorry I can not make his Memorial Service as I will be out of town. Rest in Peace Bill Bass.
Linda Porter
I am so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a wonderful and caring man and a good friend. My condolences to his family.
Erin Moosbrugger
Dear Carol, I was so sad to see in the paper that Bill had passed away. He was a great friend of my dad, Dick Finley, and I know they had a wonderful friendship and many adventures together. Ironically, Bill passed away exactly one year and one day after my day. I know they are hanging out in heaven together now and enjoying each other’s company once again. Blessings to you and your family during these hard days. They both lived long and wonderful lives but we will never get used to the irreplaceable hole they leave in our lives. Much love, Erin Moosbrugger
Sydney and Jack Bartko
We are sending our Deepest Sympathy, Condolances and Love to all of Bill Bass’s family. He was such a strong supporter and loyal member of White Mountain Country Club for so many years and he will be missed very much by those of us who knew and loved him! We are so sorry for your loss!
Sincerely,
Sydney and Jack Bartko