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Ute Bass (17 Jul 1951 - 14 Aug 2019)
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In loving memory of Ute Bass who passed away on 14th August 2019 aged 68 Years. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by her husband Jim and all her family and friends.
Ute was born in Westerstede in Germany on 17th July 1951. She lived with her family in a small farming village called Juhrdenerfeld, where her father was the village school teacher. In 1962 the family moved to Oldenburg, where Ute attended the local Grammar school. In 1971 Ute gained her A Levels and decided to go to Hamburg University, where she studied English, Geography and Education. In 1974 she met Jim Bass at a Disco in the student hostel.
In 1975 she studied American Literature at the University of Texas. She then moved back to Hamburg and in 1977 moved into a flat with Jim Bass. In the same year she gained her M.A. in English, Geography and Education. In 1979 she gained her second state degree and worked in a Grammar school in Hamburg. In 1981 she married Jim Bass.
In 1985 they moved to England, with the idea of starting a family.
Ute worked for 10 years at the German Institute in London. During this period she underwent infertility treatment and was expecting twins when she miscarried in the 22nd week.
They then tried to adopt but were told that they were too middle class.
She then taught German at John Ruskin 6th Form College in Croydon from 1994 until 2000.
She afterwards taught A Level German at Guildford College and then Basic Skills, ending her career in 2012 at Merrist Wood College.
In her retirement she travelled extensively to such countries as China, India, U.S.A., Canada & New Zealand.
Between 2016 and 2018 she cared for her sisters , who had cancer and also a sister, who suffered a stroke.
In 2018 after the deaths of the 2 sisters with cancer, she was diagnosed with small bowel cancer. This she fought for 15 months until her death.
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To Jim and to Ute's family my condolences. I worked at the Goethe-Institut when Ute was there, and indeed I still do. A former student took the trouble to contact us and tell us about this page. Reading about her life and seeing the photographs you put up reminded me about those times now so far away, and about the friendly, lively colleague she was. Although we were not in the same department, thus not thrown together much, we shared a Heimat in Norddeutschland (my Westfalen to her Niedersachsen). May she rest in peace - Thank you for sharing her life with her friends!
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Hello Henrike Thank you so much for your kind message. I know that Ute enjoyed working at the Goethe Institute and had fond memories of her colleagues. She is now at rest in a lovely natural burial site with a slab, which says : Moin Ute Bass 17.7.19.51 - 14.8.2019 Dat du min Leefste büst, dat du....A little Platt in the middle of Surrey. Jim Bass
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I remember Ute as a kind, sensitive woman and able teacher of German at the Goethe Institute in London, where she taught courses at the weekend. She really helped me to improve my German. I am very sorry to hear of her death and extend my deepest condolence to her husband.
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Thanks, Paul I just saw your message on the site. It is much appreciated. Jim Bass
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May you rest in peace, Ute.
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Ute你好！刚听到你去世的消息时，我们真的不敢相信，还以为你的病情已经有所好转。每每想到在英国与你一起的时光，我们心里都会感觉很温暖。你无时无刻地照顾着我们，就像我的亲人一样。你和Jim是如此的善良，认识你们真好！希望你去了一个没有病痛与烦恼的国度，一切安好！相信Jim也会好好地照顾好自己，你放心吧！
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Ute你好！刚听到你去世的消息时，我们真的不敢相信，还以为你的病情已经有所好转。每每想到在英国与你一起的时光，我们心里都会感觉很温暖。你无时无刻地照顾着我们，就像我的亲人一样。你和Jim是如此的善良，认识你们真好！希望你去了一个没有病痛与烦恼的国度，一切安好！相信Jim也会好好地照顾好自己，你放心吧！
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Jim,
I miss Ute so much. Our friendship lasted more than 40 years.
Whenever I can help you… Erika
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Vielen Dank.
Vielen Dank für die wunderbaren Urlaube bei euch.
Vielen Dank dafür, dass du mir England (London, Stone Henge, Brighton, Oxford & die vielen kleinen Ausflüge) gezeigt und bei der Sprache geholfen hast.
Wir wünschen dir eine gute Reise.
Patrick & Laura-Darleen
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You will always be remembered by both of us.Rest in Peace.George and Fros
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Loving thoughts of a neighbour and dear friend - we treasure the memories.
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Remembering Ute with fondness and the happy times in her company. Lynda
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With love and admiration from us all
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A dear friend who will be sadly missed.
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Forever in our thoughts.
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Thank you for being a wonderful friend, I will never forget the support you offered me when Michael was ill at a difficult time for you. Rest in peace my brave friend x
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