Obituary for Darien Lionel Bass
Darien Bass was born on February 13, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were the late Donald Bass and
Jaqueline Bass. Darien was the 5th of five siblings. Darien attended Collins High School where he graduated top three of his class. Darien had a thirst for knowledge and loved to read. He especially loved science fiction. Darien enjoyed helping others and often put the needs of others before himself. Although he lived a modest life, he had quite a significant impact on many people. He truly changed the lives of many of those who came into contact with him. Darien was loved by many for his undeniable selflessness and his sense of humor. He could find the rainbow in any situation and in spite of his own struggles was often a voice of wisdom.
Darien made his transition from this life on September 10, 2022. He leaves to cherish his daughter, Temeka Magett of River Forest, Illinois and his two grandsons, Kareem Abayomi and Abram Abayomi, his brother, Darrell Bass of Chicago, Illinois, his sister, Darlene Bass of Jonesboro, Georgia and his Uncle Charles Bass of Chicago, Illinois. His brother and sister, Donald Bass Jr and Dornora Bass preceded him in death. Darien also leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Back
John 14:1-4 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has
many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go
and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You
know the way to the place where I am going.
Jaqueline Bass. Darien was the 5th of five siblings. Darien attended Collins High School where he graduated top three of his class. Darien had a thirst for knowledge and loved to read. He especially loved science fiction. Darien enjoyed helping others and often put the needs of others before himself. Although he lived a modest life, he had quite a significant impact on many people. He truly changed the lives of many of those who came into contact with him. Darien was loved by many for his undeniable selflessness and his sense of humor. He could find the rainbow in any situation and in spite of his own struggles was often a voice of wisdom.
Darien made his transition from this life on September 10, 2022. He leaves to cherish his daughter, Temeka Magett of River Forest, Illinois and his two grandsons, Kareem Abayomi and Abram Abayomi, his brother, Darrell Bass of Chicago, Illinois, his sister, Darlene Bass of Jonesboro, Georgia and his Uncle Charles Bass of Chicago, Illinois. His brother and sister, Donald Bass Jr and Dornora Bass preceded him in death. Darien also leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Back
John 14:1-4 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has
many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go
and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You
know the way to the place where I am going.