BORN

1926

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery

801 Northwest 108th Street (Shoal Creek Pkwy)

Kansas City, Missouri

Donald Basham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 25, 2013.

Donald Basham, 86, of Kansas City, Mo passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday May 24, 2013 at his home. Donald was born September 5, 1926 in Ray County, Mo. He was the last surviving of 9 children to Henry and Della Clevenger Basham. He was a Navy veteran serving during World War II, and retired from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department in 1986. He enjoyed building many homes in the Kansas City area. Don is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Lee Basham, son, Jim Basham and wife, Blanca, daughter, Cindy Kocyon, grandchildren, Pam LaVergne, Monica Gorski-McCall, Mike Basham, Cody Kocyon, Jake Kocyon, seven great grandchildren, and many other family members and friends. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Thursday May 30th at Cowgill Cemetery, Cowgill, Mo. Visitation is 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Assn.

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June 9, 2013

Kevin and Linda Bryant

Aunt Virginia,

Kevin and I were very sorry to
hear about Uncle Donald's passing.
We enjoyed spending time with you and Uncle Don.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Uncle Donald was a great man in all
areas of his life. He will truly be missed by each and every one of us

May 29, 2013

Jeff Nichols

Some of the best police stories my father would tell had Don in them.

May 29, 2013

Virginia,
I just learned of Don"s passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Verla

May 26, 2013

Don was one of the best Police Pals I ever had while I was employed with The Kansas City,Missouri Police Department. We rode as a 2 man crew several times at The North Patrol Division and The Metro Patrol Division. I will never ever forget Don!! Ret. Police Officer Arthur (Buddy) Enlow Serial #2925

May 26, 2013

Fred Bowman

How sad to hear of Don's passing. I enjoyed working and learning from him. He will be greatly missed.

May 26, 2013

Janell Luff

My thoughts are with you. He will be missed

May 26, 2013

Our condolences to the Basham family. His passing is without a doubt a great loss to his family. It has been a long time since we wore out a couple of ice cream freezers in one summer. Great times! Don will be missed.
Betty & Harold Nichols
Carrollton, MO.

May 26, 2013

Carol Bryant

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