Malibu resident David Bassett died on Saturday. He was 53.
Bassett was born in Toledo, Ohio on Sept. 28, 1954. He moved to Malibu with his family in 1994. A husband and father, Bassett was said by friends and family to be a man who “made a difference in the lives of everyone he knew” because he was able to relate with others and showed an interest in their needs, hopes, dreams and aspirations.
Bassett snowboarded, skied and rode motorcycles and mountain bikes. He was a gourmet cook who was known for his congenial dinners and parties. Bassett had great enthusiasm for his daughter Brittany and son Sammy’s accomplishments, as well as the accomplishments of their peers. He and his wife Lucinda were married for 25 years.
A memorial service will take place at 5 p.m. on Friday at the home of Steven and Debbie Weiss, located at 5820 Zumirez Drive.