Henry (Marty) Baskerville

Baskerville, Henry Marwood, Jr. (Marty) Was born on January 26, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN. He passed away peacefully in his home on the shores of Lake Minnetonka on June 28, 2010. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry and Ione Van Dusen Baskerville and his wife of 56 years, Mary Sutton (Bootsie) Baskerville. He is survived by his caring wife of 8 years, Bette; sons, Woody (Beth), Lewis, and daughter, Laura Becker (Terry) and eight wonderful grandchildren; his extended family of sisters-in-law, Harriet Sutton Norgren and Elizabeth Sutton MacMillan (Whitney) and adored nieces, nephews and dear friends. A heartfelt expression of gratitude to his executive assistant of 30 years, Shirley Moen. Marty graduated from Shattuck School in 1942 and attended the University of Minnesota until leaving to serve as a pilot in the U.S. Air Corps in July, 1943; he later returned to the "U" for night classes and extension courses. He began his career at Western Oil and Fuel Company in 1945 where he held many positions in sales, marketing and advertising before becoming President in 1963. In 1971, Marty joined Riverway Co (then called Upper Mississippi Towing Company-UMTC). In 1977, Marty was named CEO and Chairman of the Board, a position he held until 2005. Many people count one's success by their business accomplishments, but Marty's strength was also in the relationships he fostered and maintained throughout his life. He was a member of Minneapolis Rotary Club 9 (100% perfect attendance for 63 years, he was the current longest running term member.), World Business Council, MN Executives Organization, Marine Transportation Council, Psi Upsilon Alumni of MN and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He was an avid sailor, skier, golfer, tennis player and swimmer. He was a member and past President of both Minikahda Country Club and Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert, CA. He was an engaged philanthropist before such a term had a meaning. One of his heartfelt commitments was the the YMCA where he had been a volunteer since 1969. He was committed to helping young teens and was an integral force in the creation of the Y's Start, a program for at-risk middle school age students. Marty was thrilled to support and facilitate the Y's Start kids to attend a Summer Discovery program at Shattuck St. Mary's School in Faribault and for them to experience the Lake Minnetonka Sailing Program. Since Y's Start inception in 1994, 11,000 youth and staff have participated and been touched by this program. Marty was a charming, dignified man with a long-term record of service and commitment, a funny Poppa, beloved human being, wonderful Dad and husband, extraordinary gentleman and a man who truly accomplished what he set out to do. He has left quite a legacy. Well done good servant and in Marty's words, "WOW". In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis, 30 S. 9th St., Mpls., MN 55402 or the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Lakewood Chapel, 36th & Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Henry (Marty) Baskerville

July 5, 2010

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