Beverley Baskett Obituary

Age - 90

September 12, 2023

Shelton, WA

Beverley J Baskett, age 90, of Shelton, Washington passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. forestlawn-seattle. com for the Baskett family.

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