John Christopher Baseheart

With broken hearts, we are sad to say that our brother John C. Baseheart passed away on July 1, 2023. John was the eldest son of Chris and Bonnie Baseheart. He worked many years for Baseheart's Restaurant in Novato, at Whistlestop where earned employee of the year in 1998 and Safeway on Nave Drive in Novato. Currently he was working for Marin Access before passing unexpectedly from cardiac arrest. John loved the clients he drove all over Marin, his home, sitting on his porch socializing with his neighbors and watching the birds, squirrels, racoons and other critters, his amazing plants both indoors and out (water from the bottom), music and politics. He is survived by sister Vicki, brothers Jeff and Tim, sister in laws Pam and Sharon as well as many nieces and nephews. His parents, his sister Pat Vachini and his beloved kitty Mishka predeceased him. John was a big sentimental guy who wrote poetry. He was kind, told many stories about Novato and kept every Christmas card he ever received. We miss him greatly. Hugs, bubba, JB, Johnny B. Heartfelt thanks to the ICU team at Kaiser Terra Linda.

A reception in memory of John will be held on August 23, from 1-3 p.m. at Maya Palenque, 349 Enfrente Road, Novato. Donations in memory of John will be welcomed by Marin Humane at marinhumane.org.