Constance “Connie” Elizabeth Bashore
April 17, 1951 – February 22, 2024
Born in Denver, CO to Jerry White and Gretchen Wendt.
Connie attended Lincoln High School and graduated with honors in 1969. She later went on to culinary school for baking. She made numerous cakes for all occasions, specializing in wedding cakes. Connie worked as a chef at Tabitha for many years. She continued her passion for cooking at the University of Nebraska.
Connie was a homemaker and raised three children: Jeff, Joey, and Jenny. After they grew up Connie went on to work in health care at Home Instead home health specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia. She really enjoyed all of her clients until her retirement.
Connie and Joe lived a full life with their family and friends on Potter Street in the holiday house. They spent most of their time camping, fishing, playing cards, and singing Karaoke. Connie was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma.
She is survived by her three children Jeff Bashore (Beth Miller), Joey Bashore (April Bower), and Jenny Bashore (Josh Franzen); grandchildren Rebecca and Raechel Bashore, Cole Miller, Teryn, Lillyan, and Zoey Bower, and Hailey Franzen; great grandchild Apollo Schauer; and many nieces and nephews.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Bashore III, parents Jerry White and Gretchen Wendt, brother Rick White, grandson Cameron Bashore, and best friend Marlana Kooistra.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 10, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. at the Pine Lake Golf & Tennis Clubhouse; 6601 S. 84th St., Lincoln, NE 68516.
Memorials to the family to be used for a memorial bench at a state lake.
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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Condolences for Constance “Connie” Elizabeth Bashore
“Another Lincoln High Job Well Done.”
My mom was the most amazing lady. She taught us so much growing up. I am the women I am today thanks to her beautiful soul. My heart is broken without her here. 💔 I know she is in a better place dancing with my daddy. I will hold all my great memories close to my heart. Mom I love you so much. Until we meet again Love your little girl Jenny!
Jeff , Joey , Jenny
My Heart Is Broken 💔 knowing your beloved Mom has begun her eternal life in Heaven. Connie was an amazing person, loving 🥰 neighbor, loving Mom & Wife. I’ll always remember her from my childhood living next door to you all on Potter Street. We always had the best 4th of July parties & great cook outs, desserts 🧁 your Mom made. I’m so sorry for your loss. May you each find peace & harmony knowing Mom is with your Dad dancing away & singing karaoke in Heaven 🕊️ RIP Connie Bashore Much Love 💕 to you all.
For over 50 years I had the pleasure of knowing Connie.
One of the sweetest & kindest women I’ve ever know.
She was a great Caregiver to her family. Good humored and always smiling.
I’ll miss you greatly,
Ellen
Jenny, Jeff and Joey;
You know I love you like my own. That’ll never change. I’ll do what I can. Just ask. Ask the Lord to help you through everything. He’s got you in the palm of His hand. Trust Him.
My dear Connie. I can’t find the words. Looking across the street from my porch I fully expect to see you outside. I still hear your voice call out “JOE”. We watched our kids grow up on this block. Forty plus years is a long time.
After Celeste left home you have no idea what it has meant to me that your family always included me in your holidays. So thoughtful. Good people. Real friends. Dare I say family. God knows I only wish I’d been able to spend more time with you lately. I never imagined myself slowing down so much I was unable to visit my neighbor. I miss you Connie but I’ll see you and Joe again. I just know it. Thank you for helping make Potter Street a great place to call my home and enjoy the best days of my life.
I cannot find the words to express how deeply sadden I am by your loss.
There are so many memories that we share on Potter Street some that are the foundation of who I am.
Potter St has made us more than neighbors. We are a family!