Keith V. Basinski

We are Gregg Hancock's parents, Patti and John, and also just found out today of Keith's untimely death. Cleo and Buzz, we are so sorry - our hearts go out to you - and for his children and loved ones. Keith was truly a 'man of God', and a blessing to all whose life he touched. Lovingly, Patti and John

I am deeply saddened by news of Keith's death. I only now found today (1/28/13). I had been out of touch with Keith for 20+ years but he has always been in my thoughts. I was good friends with Keith in high school and we roomed together our first year of college. We also lifted weights together for years. We attended the same church. He was one of the most God loving people I had ever met. And he was never proud or boastful. He was one of the few genuine friends a person could have. I have read much about Keith and heard what people had to say about him, it is obvious he had not changed. I have every confidence Keith is with God. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

A Beautiful Song

Now that your life has come to a close
the best way I can describe it is a beautiful song.
One that I never wanted to end.
Your love for life and your God was the beautiful chorus
that was sung so beautifully in everything you said and did.
The music of your laughter it still rings in my ears.
The verses sing of your love for life, your friends, your family.
The sparkle in your eye was the high note in the day of everyone you came across.
The beauty of your tender heart and the willingness to always lend a hand were the chords that played the loudest in the hearts of those who loved you.
Every note that was played that makes your life such a beautiful memory will forever reverberate in the hearts of those who loved you.
You my beautiful friend, your memory will always be a beautiful song I carry in my heart.

Hi my name is Debby A and I have known Keith from NCBC years and wow he had a heart of a gold. He really cared about us Deaf people. He was there when I was down and he sat with me and prayed with me to cheer me up and I never forgotten our fun times we had in the chapel or down the dining room hall joking around and really sometimes we did have a heartfelt decsions and he was awesome guy. I will sadly miss him but glad He is with the Lord .. I can just imagage that he is having a blast with the Father and Jesus to have fun!!!

Keith was one of the nicest and kindest guys to work with. Having not known him as long as some, it didn't take much time to know how great of a person he was. He is definitely missed and thought about everyday. We miss you keith.

It was a tough week, but I am glad I was able to make the trip back to MN to be with you all in this sad time. I am sorry I didnt get to visit with you Brent, but I was able to visit a bit with Colt and Alissa. Hang in there, be strong and stick together! Taylor and I went to all the memorials in Bryn Mawr and the cemetery on Saturday. You guys picked a perfect place to lay him to rest, with a gorgeous view of the territory he loved...although he has a view of everything now :) He will be lovingly remembered for all the lessons he taught us and will be guiding us along our paths forever!

I remember Keith as the UPS driver who came into the frame shop my parents and I worked at for years before we shut down in August 2011. My condolences got out to his family and friends on his untimely passing. He will be missed.

We know Keith is in heaven . . . not by the way he lived . . . but by Whom he lived for . . . JESUS CHRIST!! "For it is by grace alone- you have been saved- through faith, not from yourselves- it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast." ~Ephesians 2:8-9 / "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." ~John 3:14 / Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ~John 14:6

It is quite an honor to call Keith, 'my cousin'!! -Reading all of the neat comments (over the past week from people in news articles, the guest book, & listening to all the stories family & friends shared at his funeral) really shows the kind of good-hearted man he was!! He truly was a 'Man of God', and such a GREAT example for us all to live as Christ would want us too! We have had a lot of fond childhood memories as first cousins, but unfortunately over the years we have lost touch! This saddens me greatly, as I wish I could have known him through his adult life! He is very much an inspiration to me, and will forever live in my heart :) Until we meet again . . . Love your cuz, Jeannine **I would also like to tell the family (Aunt Cleo, Sandy, Pam, Buddy, Jeff & David) how neat it was to catch-up with them all both Wed. & Thurs., and that we will be praying for them all (& for Keith's children) for the strength- that ONLY GOD CAN GIVE to get them through this very difficult time, and the FAITH to help them to 'keep going' in spreading God's LOVE & GRACE to all!!! We also send our love to Uncle Harold:) Love~ Jeannine (Roffers)VandenHeuvel, Brian,& Family

Keith,
I worked at ProColor back before Thomas Repro took over in 2004 and I remember that you serviced us at ProColor on 9th and Hennepin.
You always walked in with a big smile and left the same way.
Paul Schaer