Alba M. (Carter) Basden |
| Posted 2021-03-27 by mhenderson |
| Published in The Arizona Republic from Mar. 22 to Mar. 28, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona - Alba M. Basden of Mesa, Arizona passed away on January 17th, 2021, after a long bout of COVID-19. Born in Champaign -Urbana, Illinois on April 16, 1941, she was the oldest child of Adalena (Brown) and Walter Carter. In her early teens, Alba relocated with her family to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Mercy High School. After graduation, she received training in nursing before enlisting in the US Air Force. Stationed in New Jersey, she met and married Adrian Basden, with whom she had three children. After receiving an honorable discharge, Alba worked as a Finance and Accounting specialist for the US government. In conjunction with her US Civil Service employment and a second marriage, she relocated to Panama, several European countries and various US cities before settling down in Mesa, Arizona. She also obtained a Bachelor's and Master's degree before retiring from Civil Service and joining the private sector. In her spare time, Alba enjoyed knitting and spending time with her extended family. Alba is survived by: her three children, Adrienne Basden, Kevin Basden, and Denise (Basden) Willard; her sisters Marla Colvin, Sandra Drake and Ailene Preston; her brothers Walter Carter, Jr. and Brian Comeaux; five nieces and nephews; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Alba's passing has had profound impact on her family and friends. In view of her cause of death and COVID-19 restrictions, she was cremated without burial services. However, a virtual memorial service will be held April 17th, 2021 at 2 p.m. Arizona time at https://www.mykeeper.com/event/alba-basden-memorial-service/. |
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