Alice M. Reeves Basch

Alice M. Reeves Basch - Alice Mae Steinbeck Reeves Basch, 86, passed away at her home on February 27. She was diagnosed with cancer in early February. Alice Mae was born January 4, 1926 on the Steinbeck Ranch on Roblar Road, Petaluma. She was predeceased by her parents Alice Kirkland Steinbeck and William Steinbeck. Alice Mae started elementary school in Bloomfield, but then transferred to Dunham School. She attended Petaluma Junior High School and Petaluma High School, where she graduated in 1944. Alice Mae entered the Cadet Nurse Corps Program at Santa Rosa Junior College. The program was supervised by the United States Public Health Service to train nurses during World War II. Alice Mae graduated in 1947 and became a Registered Nurse. She then attended San Jose State where she met her future husband, George Reeves, of Napa. Alice Mae always enjoyed an active social life. She grew up with Roblar 4-H, Rainbow Girls, and the Rebekah Lodge. As an adult she attended the same exercise class for over 20 years. She kept herself busy with the Petaluma Womenâ??s Club, the Hospital Auxiliary, the X-Red Hats Grape Dames, and the Classics. When she wasnâ??t at a social event, she was probably shopping. Alice Mae is survived by her sister, Wilma Steinbeck, now of Georgia; survived by son Chuck, wife Nancy, and their children Meghan and Zack (fiancé