Mike Bashey, son of Harold Bashey, on Doris

I will tell you what I know and still remember: Your mother was an attractive woman and was dressed very classy in high heels with a coat that went down to her ankles. The coat had fur (looked like fox) that was a collar and continued down the front of the coat to the bottom. She had on one of those hats that was round shaped like a bowl and fit tight on her head. The picture was taken somewhere rural--with fields behind her. I mention the detail because she looked pretty classy to me. She looked of average build and was alone so I couldn't tell how tall she was.


My dad was born in 1901. His parents were pioneers in Tacoma and built their home there in 1889. He said he was married to Doris for a short time, but the marriage was not approved by either her folks or his strict German mother. They met at a dance hall named "The Spanish Castle" (a high-end popular dance hall at the time) halfway between Tacoma and Seattle. They lived together in Tacoma. No children. After they separated, my dad continued to live in Tacoma and traveled a bit. He never mentioned what Doris did after the separation. My mother must have met her some years later and said Doris was a pleasant lady and they were about the same age. Let me know what else I can tell you. Sorry about the delay. Mike

From Olivetta: Mike also told me over the phone that the newlyweds had a car and traveled to California. He says they also went to Alaska, probably Anchorage. So when she went alone in the early 50s it may have been the second time, not the first.