Lowrey B. Baskin
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Lowrey B. Baskin

  • January 3, 1919 - November 25, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“Peace to you and your family as you go through this hard time. Lowrey was such a special lady and she and Dr. Baskin always helped me feel at home...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Kathy Denson Fletcher - Mansfield, TX

“We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. What an amazing individual she was--raising a family while holding a number of positions of...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Richard and Lisa Stingley - TX

“Though I never met Mrs. Baskin, I knew she had to have been very special to have a son like Leland with whom I worked for several years on Medical...Read More » ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Carren Bersch - Venice, FL

“With sincere thoughts of sympathy, Gary Merritt ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Gary Merritt - Waco, TX

“So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a vibrant woman who loved her family dearly and always wanted the best for them. Moms are such a...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Mary & David Benson - Benbrook, TX

“My condolences to the Baskin family, and specifically Dr. Leland Baskin with whom I collabarate with in Calgary. ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Dr. Brett Schonekess - Calgary

“Waco lost a community leader when we lost Lowrey Baskin. I was privileged to watch her skilled leadership in so many areas and to serve with her on...Read More » ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: ann roznovsky - Waco, TX

“Tom and I had the privilege of friendship with both your mother and dad which we enjoyed so much.You are bless to have had such loving parents. ...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Eunice Norfleet - Plano, TX

“Leland,Jake,Quin,Ben and Rush....what a lovely lady you had as a mother and grandmother. If I am thinking right, she is the last of that generation. ...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Clayton Chambliss - Lexingotn, KY

“You young men, sons of Lowery and Roy Baskin, had very special parents which I am sure you appreciate. I am so glad that Lowrey could remain at home...Read More » ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Mary R. Duncan - Waco, TX

“There are no words I can say to convey my feelings for you and your family at this time, I will simply state I am thinking of you and care. God Bless...Read More » ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Dian Conger - TX

“We were privileged to meet Lowrey Baskin, along with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the wedding of Leland and Laura Baskin. ...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Susan Miller - Fort Worth, TX

“Growing up next door to the Baskin boys, Mrs. Baskin loved to take pictures of me in my "ribbons and bows", even as we grew older. She was always...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Jan Alexander Praisner - Atherton, CA

“Edward Rhonda & Earline I am so sorry to hear about Dollie. I was thinking this morning about all the fun times we used to have. Daddy, mama, &...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Judy & Sam Firquin Sr. - Hewitt, TX

“Howard, Leland, & Spence, We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the passing of your mother. She was always so very kind and...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: John Holt - Lakeway, TX

“Leland, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace and strength be with you. ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Susan Rutherford - Calgary

“Just heard through Ann Nolte Karol via Aunt Faye Schrupp. We will be there in spirit, but children are home for Thanksgiving and won't leave til...Read More » ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Pamela Bond - Vernon, TX


Lowrey B. Baskin January 3, 1919 - November 25, 2011 Lowrey B. Baskin of Waco passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at her residence. Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 27, at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Mesa officiating. Burial will be 9:00 a.m., Monday, November 28, at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 27, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Lowrey Waldene Burleson was born on January 3, 1919, at Gatesville, Texas, the elder of two daughters of the late Nona Hackney and Rufus Burleson. She graduated from Gatesville High School in 1934. She attended Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Journalism in 1941. She taught Journalism and English at Orange High School from 1941-1944. She met LTJG Roy H. Baskin, Jr, MC, USN, there in 1943, and they were married on Oct.14, 1943, at Bethel Methodist Church in Charleston, SC. They lived in Oakland, California and Rochester, Minnesota before moving to Waco in 1952. Her civic activities included serving as secretary of the Waco YWCA, several posts with the United Way, President of the McLennan County Medical Auxiliary, President of the Women's Symphony Council, Waco Art Center, President of the Fort House Board, member of the Earle-Harrison House Board, Cub Scout Pack 208, PTA, General Chairman of the Cotton Palace, Baylor Friends of Fine Arts Board, Strecker/Mayborn Museum Board and Baylor Heart of the Order. She taught Sunday school at Austin Avenue United Methodist Church for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years, Roy H. Baskin, Jr. and sister, Virginia Burleson. Survivors include her sons, R. Howard Baskin III and wife, Mary, of Waco, Leland B. Baskin and wife, Laura of Calgary, AB, and J. Spencer Baskin and wife, Qian of Pasadena, CA; grandchildren, Jacob N. "Jake" Baskin of Austin; LT R. Quinn Baskin, USN of Corpus Christi, TX; Benajah B. "Ben" Baskin and wife, Brandie, of Waxahachie, TX; Capt. Wm. Rush Baskin, USMC, and wife, Kalyn of San Antonio, TX; 2nd Lt. Roy H. Baskin IV, USMC of Dallas, TX; Elizabeth S. "Bess" Baskin of Austin, TX and William S. "Will" Baskin and John E. "Jack" Baskin of Waco; and Bernice L. Baskin of Pasadena, CA; and great-granddaughters, Brooklyn S. Baskin, Bostyn H. Baskin and Brenham N. Baskin of Waxahachie, Adalyn J. Baskin and Reagan J. Baskin of San Antonio. Pallbearers will be Jake, Quinn, Ben, Rush, Roy, Will and Jack Baskin. Memorials may be made to the Austin Avenue United Methodist Church or the charity of choice. The family would like to give a special thanks to Uni Murphy of Lake Ridge Healthy Living for the care, attention and dedication given to our mother. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey