Birth date: Apr 7, 1929 Death date: Dec 29, 2013
Please place this obituary with attached photo in your Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 31st & Jan 1st editions of the Port Huron Times Herald. Please e-mail me a proof with pricing. Thank you, Randy Young John F. Basney, age 84, of M Read Obituary
We met John after moving from Detroit in the early 90's, and soon realized what a treasured neighbor and friend he would become! There was never a time of need, that he wasn't there, or helped, when help was needed! No matter the time of day or night.
John always had a story to share and he was also a great listener.
We have many fond memories.
Our condolences to his family and many friends. He will be missed!
Ken and Eva Maxwell
one Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. John called the house phone and told me he was in the driveway in his truck. how you doing John what's going on. you should I need you to come in a truck with a pair of pliers its important. so I go to truck can I say what's going on what's the problem. John said I want you to rip the zipper off of the pocket of my coat. laughing I say John why am I ripping the zipper off your coat pocket? then Mary Jane laughing says because its stuck and that's where his wallet is. so I look at his coat pocket give the zipper a tug and it opens. John looks at me and says s*** but I'm ripping the zipper off anyway.
First of all I want to say sorry to all the family members. I know he has a very special place in each and everyone of your heart. If you were having a bad day he could turn that frown into a smile. I will forever remember the best hay rides that followed the family ban. They are very special memories of my childhood. He will forever be remembered and missed! One more Angel watching over us. God bless the family he loved each and everyone of you. My prayers to all of you.
You will be greatly missed John we always had a good laugh at the usher meetings. May God Bless your Family at this time.
Rose and Lauren Myers Holland MI.
You were very funny love lauren
There are so many memories that I have of John, the one that stands out the most is the night we were going to their house for 4H & we got rear-ended in front of their house... John was watching out their window & was the first one at my door to see if we were all ok! You will be greatly missed by all!
