Basim Habib Younan

It is with great sadness that the family of Basim Habib Younan announce his passing on December 29th, 2024. Basim was a loving father, husband, brother, and friend, and all of us who knew him are fortunate to have had him in our lives.
Basim Younan committed his life to his family. Born on February 20th, 1953 in Baghdad, Iraq, he was an exceptionally bright student, garnering straight A's while helping his father run his businesses. He later graduated at the top of his class with his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Baghdad University and worked briefly in missile design before making the journey to America in his 20s. In short time, he fell in love with Zean Khidou, whom he married in 1985.
Basim and Zean began their family together in San Diego. Basim committed every day of his life to building the best life he could for his family. He was structured, hard-working and generous, and he gave to those in need even when he had nothing to give. His children – Patrick and Sabrina – were his pride and joy, and he loved to laugh and spend time with them. He was soft-spoken and simple, and his facial expressions spoke louder than words ever could.
Sadly, his ability to care for his family was cut short by a debilitating diagnosis in his early 60s. Progressive supranuclear palsy greatly diminished his quality of life in his last years, but it allowed his wife and children to return his love and care by providing him with the utmost comfort, care, and quality of life possible in his final years. Basim defied the odds for many years, but when Zean's life was tragically cut short in October of 2024, Basim was forever changed. The loss of his soulmate was too much to bear. On December 29th, at 1:55 AM, Basim drew his last breath with his children by his side.
While his children mourn the loss of their wonderful father, they also celebrate the beautiful memories of him. Basim's best friends in the world were his wife and children. His example reminds us all to work hard and be kind. We will always love you Baba, and we will cherish the memories we have with you forever.
Basim is survived by his children Patrick and Sabrina; and sons-in-law, Abe and Braden.
Church Service:
A Requiem Mass will be held
Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00 am
Mother Of God Chaldean Catholic Church
25585 Berg Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
Clergy of Record:
Fr. Wisam Matti
Committal Service:
A Committal Service will follow
the Requiem Mass at
Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
25800 W 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a website for contribution's to Basim's funeral expenses at: https://gofund.me/cc4ef203
Thank you and God Bless!
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom and the Power,
and the Glory, for Ever and Ever.
Amen