William Ames Bascom Obituary
We bid farewell to William Ames Bascom (University City, Missouri), born in Saint Louis, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 21, 2026 at the age of 86. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Ames Bascom to pay them a last tribute.
As William departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved William. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William R. Bascom and Jean Ames Bascom Theopold; his siblings, Perry Bascom and Dede Bascom Rice; and his daughter Liza Bascom.
He is survived by: his wife Melanie; his daughter Lee (Mike); his grandchildren, Ames and Izzy; and his brother Toby (Annette). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends, classmates.
Memorials appreciated to the Jack Acker Teacher Fund at John Burroughs School https://jburroughs.org. or the St. Louis County Library Foundation https://foundation.slcl.org.
