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Brian Kent Basinger

FUNERAL HOME

Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel

1415 N. Rock Rd.

Derby, Kansas

Brian Basinger Obituary

DERBY-Basinger, Brian Kent Age 55, passed away April 21, 2017. Visitation 1-8 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26; Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. He is preceded in death by his mother, Annie, and wife, Barbara. Brian is survived by his daughter, Christina (Brian) Ward; father, Lonnie Basinger; brothers, Joel (Lorna) Basinger, Timothy (Carla) Basinger; a granddaughter on the way, Rebecca Lynn; and a loving extended family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is with the Children's Miracle Network, 1156 S. Clifton Ave, Wichita, KS 67218. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 23 to Apr. 26, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Basinger

47 Entries

Debra Denton

April 16, 2022

Miss you Brian you left us way too soon.

Juanita Harrison

January 24, 2018

I, like many others, was shocked to learn of Brian's passing. In my dismay, I didn't leave my condolences for his family, that's why I'm doing it now. I didn't know Brian as well as Joel but Brian was very kind to me. I've prayed for comfort for his family & may he be remembered with love & laughter...

Brian & Tim Celebrating their Birthdays

Carla Basinger

April 29, 2017

Brian & Joel

Carla Basinger

April 29, 2017

Carla, Brian, Lonnie & Barb

Carla Basinger

April 29, 2017

Lonnie and Brian

Carla Basinger

April 29, 2017

Craig Parker

April 28, 2017

Hadn't seen Brian in years, but he was a great guy and we shared alot of laughs working together at Q Corp in the years after we both graduated from DHS in 79. Shocked to learn of his passing and know he will be badly missed.

Mike Rudick

April 27, 2017

I worked with Brian for several years at Case Corp. Ireally enjoyed his sense of humor and friendship. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Cheryl Beery

April 27, 2017

Brian's passing is still a shock, but knowing him and his beloved Barbara are together helps. Christina and family you are in our thoughts and prayers and he will be your guardian angel. Love Jim Cheryl and Arianna Beery

Scotty Strickland

April 26, 2017

I'm just in shock to hear of Brian's passing. I was a good friend of Barb's prior to her meeting Brian. We worked together for several years and were very good friends. I was shocked when she told me she met this really nice guy one weekend and I found out I actually knew who he was. I didn't KNOW him but knew WHO he was from high school. They married 2 months prior to her being my matron-of-honor at my own wedding. My family moved away from KS but I would always stop in and visit with her when we came home to visit family. I feel like we JUST lost Barb and it's just not possible for Brian to be gone also. Christina, your parents loved you so very much and are so proud of you! They were both the best kind of people! All my thoughts and prayers to you and Brian's family

Craig Bruner

April 26, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jason Jones

April 26, 2017

Very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I always enjoyed working with him and admired his upbeat attitude even when the situation was less than pleasant. I will always be looking for him and thinking of him when I am in the halls of Cessna.
Thoughts and love to the family.

Kenneth & Shauna Denton

April 26, 2017

Words cannot express how heartbroken we are about Brian. He was more than a friend he was family.
We will never forget all the weekends our families spent at the cabin boating and fishing. All the tangled fishing line, the fishing pole that ended up in the water sometimes on accident, other times on purpose. The time Dalton (Age 2) threw his pole in the water and wanted Brian to get in the lake and get it back for him. Brain said to him what he so often said: Sorry, partner! Or the time he told Dakota not to get too close to the pond, and as usual, Dakota didn't listen and fell in. It was mid-February and the water was freezing, but Brian waded in after him, pulled him out, and never complained. Brian was a large part of our lives and will be missed greatly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Christina, Lonnie, Joel and Tim.

The Denton's
Kenneth, Shauna, Dakota and Dalton

April 26, 2017

Words cannot describe the loss our family feels. He was a great neighbor and always there to lend a helping hand. He will greatly be missed and never forgotten.
Darrell,Ann,Clayton and Lauryn Allen

Patti and the Stacy family

April 26, 2017

Our parents met in England ...stationed there in the Air Force. We were born 3 months apart and our mothers were raising us kids together. They were lifelong friends and both ended up in Derby Kansas. We attended Derby High School together after all those years. Lonnie...you have suffered many losses and this may be the hardest. We love you and are praying for you every day. The loss of a child, no matter how old, is not right. I know Brian is at peace now with his beloved wife. It hurts SO much but I truly believe he is in a better place. ❤

Brian Patton

April 25, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Basinger family. It has been a very long time and too short a life.

class of '79

PAT Showalter

April 25, 2017

My prayers are with all of you with the passing of your loved one Brian.Brian was such a great guy and a terrific neighbor.I called on him many times for help and would always stop whatever he was doing and help.I will miss him driving by and waving or stopping to chat.I have truly lost a great friend and will miss him greatly.

Norma Jean Stevens

April 25, 2017

Lonnie, so very sorry to read about the passing of your son, Brian. It's never easy to lose a loved one. My prayers are with you and your family.

Irene Shelby

April 25, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this tough time.

Mark

April 24, 2017

Memories of Brian from long ago - we drank many beers and he treated us as equals even though he was older. One of many fond memories finds Brian starting up a Bobcat on Douglas and cruising around. Like Christ, I always felt like he would give his life for anyone. RIP Brian you were truly a role model for us.

Shelly Frackman

April 24, 2017

I didn't know Brian very well but I saw him every day at work always wave and smiled he will definitely be missed around Pawnee plant may the Lord be with his family and friends at this time

Cindy Van Buren

April 24, 2017

Christina, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your extended family.
He was such a sweet man and we enjoyed spending time with your parents at ICI's Chrstimas parties over the years.

Duwayne & Stacy Robello

April 24, 2017

I had the pleasure getting to know Brian when I worked with him at Pawnee. He was great at sharing his knowledge and offering anything he had to make my day go better...including his sarcasm. He was a complete blast to work with...always willing to start up a little horseplay. More recently he would call me on Sundays to help my wife and I through my cancer treatment, questions, and struggles. He was a great man and all of us who knew him are better people because of him. I know he was looking forward to taking that grand baby fishing. Call me when the time comes I will take her out be a little closer to grandpa. We are praying Brain and his family.

Duwayne & Stacy Robello

Beth Engels-Swanson

April 24, 2017

Christina, I was so shocked to hear of your dad's passing. I wish there were words that could help you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are headed your way. Love you always

Michelle Holsey

April 24, 2017

Brian was a hard worker and good man. He was always willing to help and answer questions. He will be missed.

April 24, 2017

Christina, to say we were shocked by Brian's sudden death is an understatement. My heart and prayers go out to you and Brian. Hugs to you.

Talbert Showalter

April 24, 2017

The news of Brian's passing was such a shock. Too young to leave this world. He was such a great guy. He would work hard six days a week and would come help you do anything on his only day off. He would smile, cutup with you and make any task enjoyable. He taught me so many things. I'll miss talking with him and solving all the worlds problems together. He was unique. His dry sense of humor and him being such a prankster will be missed. So many stories will forever be so many great memories. I hope there are a lot of ponds in heaven for him to keep fishing in. Our prayers go out to Christina, Lonnie, Joel, Tim, Lorna and the entire family.

Lisa Waymire

April 24, 2017

So sorry for your loss.... Thinking of you all. Sending my prayers

Margie Gauna (Page)

April 24, 2017

So very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Many fond memories of he and Barb when we worked at Q Corporation together. Prayers and sincere condolences to Christina and the family.

Eddie Wheelock

April 24, 2017

Brian was a not only a fellow co-worker in which I respected and learned a lot from but he was a good friend as well. Brian you will be missed by many.

April 24, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 24, 2017

We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian's death. He was much too young to leave this world, but the memories of him will live in our hearts forever. We offer our sincere condolences to the family.

Gary & Gloria Jaeckel

Randall & Hodson

April 23, 2017

Sending prayers for Christina ,Brian and her family, including Lonnie, Joel and Tim. Brian always made us feel welcome and we enjoyed being around the Basingers.

Janice Williams

April 23, 2017

We have so many great memories of Brian that we will never forget. He was the kind of guy that would give the shirt off his back to help anyone out. We had so many great times with Brian and Barb, we smile when think of them! Our hearts go out to Christina, Lonnie, Joel, Tim, and the entire family. We love you guys. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephen & Sarah Sanborn

April 23, 2017

Peace, prayers, and blessings.

Debbie Denton

April 23, 2017

Brian was like a brother to me RIP now you can finally be with Barb.

Carla Basinger

April 23, 2017

Troy House

April 23, 2017

Brian will always be loved and respected. He was always there when I needed his advice or support. I will miss him. Our prayers to his family.

Jim Buchholz

April 22, 2017

Brian was a great friend & he will be greatly missed. He would always call & cheer me up when I was feeling down. I'm going to really miss our phone conversations.

Vaughn Callaway

April 22, 2017

Brian was a good friend and coworker. He was very talented and willing to share his talents with anyone who wanted to learn. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to Christina and the family.

Kevin Anderson

April 22, 2017

Brian's passing was so unexpected! I will miss Brian's subtle humor and talking about his golf and fishing. Brian was a skilled technician and very dependable and resourceful employee.

Prayers and condolences to Brian's family.