Abstract: A door handle assembly includes an escutcheon having a rib formation defining the opening of the handle assembly and including a wall portion which is offset inwardly of the rib formation. A support member and lift handle module and a gasket assembly complete the door handle assembly. The support member provides the upper wall portion of the door handle assembly and additionally mounts the lift handle which is located within the upper portion of the door handle opening. The module is fixtured to the escutcheon to set the spacing between the lift handle and the rib formation prior to securement of the support member to the escutcheon. The gasket assembly seats between the rib formation of the escutcheon and the supporting door panel.