Louise Bass

Louise Bass went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus in Arlington, Texas at the age of 93. She was born January 4, 1929, in a farm house between Atlanta and Douglassville, Texas to Elvin and Hannah Whittington Heldt. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband J.D. Bass, 2 brothers; Carl and Leon Heldt, 2 brothers- in- law; Leroy Howell and Gene Brown. She is survived by her husband Dwayne Salmons, son Lance Bass and wife Carolyn, grandson Calan Bass, sister Betty Lou Howell, 2 sisters- in -law; Bonnie Heldt and Fredia Brown, nieces, nephews, cousins, best friends; Shirley McAnally, John Ereanwalt, and many other friends. Louise graduated from Atlanta High School and went to work at Alexander Hughes Drug Store where she met the love of her life, J.D. Bass, who had just returned from the Navy after serving in WWII on Okinawa. J.D. was hired by a seismograph crew drilling for oil and uranium. They moved frequently throughout the Rocky Mountains and other states that allowed them to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. They had a beautiful baby boy, Lance, who has grown into a Godfearing man by whom she is survived, along with his sweet red headed wife, Carolyn, and grandson Calan, who called her Grandee, and has given so much joy to their lives. Louise and J.D. were married 51 years. Her husband DeWayne has blessed her by helping her through many surgeries. She has also been blessed mightily through the years by Betty Lou, who she affectionately called Little Sister, especially through the latter years and by talking on the phone every day. Louise accomplished many things. After she and J.D. stopped traveling, they settled in Arlington, Texas. She attended nursing school and had the pleasure of taking care of patients in Med. Surgery and E.R. at Arlington Memorial Hospital and worked for Dr. Cluck at O.B Gyn for 7 years. She taught childbirth classes and started classes at Arlington Memorial Hospital. She learned and taught cake decorating classes. Her niece followed in her footsteps in nursing and cake decorating, which she excelled in far above being imagined. Louise learned and taught ceramics and made beautiful pieces. She loved to sing in the church choir and planned and delivered meals to sick people and for families of the church that lost loved ones. She loved to visit the sick and elderly, deeply loved her Lord, and was not ashamed to tell others about Him. To Lance, Carolyn, Calan, and Betty Lou, you have filled my life with gladness. J.D. and Jesus are waiting for me at the gate, as I will await all of you. Goodbye my loved ones. I’ll be waiting for you at the gate