"I was a good friend of his brother Dennis while in college. I am very sorry for you loss."
In loving memory of
Jeffrey Sherwood Basch
November 27, 1951 - July 13, 2020
Basch, Mr.
Jeffrey S.
Muskegon, Michigan
Mr. Jeffrey S. Basch, age 68, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 27, 1951 to Sherwood and Millicent (Anderson) Basch. He married the former Amy Compagner on February 29, 1988 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Basch had been the owner of Quality Paving for over 30 years. Jeffrey attended Calvin Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed history, reading, boating, fishing and traveling with family.
SURVIVORS
Wife, Amy Basch; daughters, Shaun (Roger) Basch Posthumus of Muskegon and Leah Basch of North Muskegon; step-sons, Seth (Molly) Miersma of Ann Arbor and Aaron (Angie) Miersma of Michigan City, IN; grandchildren, Quinn, Esther, Adrian, Lorne, Jude, Marek and Jack; sister, Sue (Stanley) Samdal of FL and mother-in-law, Pauline Stroven of Zeeland. He was preceded in death by his parents.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
A Memorial Service celebrating Jeff's life will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Clock Chapel - Muskegon at 3:00 pm with Rev. Mark Milkamp officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Face Masks are required and social distancing will be requested. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.
Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon
Tributes
"To the family, my sincere condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that God promises to end all suffering. Before long, God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and ?death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things (will) have passed away.?(Rev. 21:3,4). May this promise from God give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy."
"Leah and I were best friends as kids. Her parents always treated me like one of their own kids. I know Jeff will be greatly missed by the whole family and I'm grateful to have had him as my part time dad for soo many years. "
"Prayers for Amy and family during this difficult time. Jeff was a good human, always aware of the situations around him. I appreciate and will miss my many conversations with him over the years. Chad Uptigrove"
"So sorry for your loss. Dave & Cheryl Hulst"
"I am saddened and shocked by the passing of Jeff. We were childhood and college best friends. I will always cherish the many memories of Jeff and our good times together. Your family is in my prayers at this sad time. Dave Domanchuk"
"I knew and enjoyed Jeff as a friend. He was funny and thought the world of his wife and family. He had a unique philosophy of life and he seemed well served by it. Sorry for the loss and my condolences to his family. Bill Sabourin"
"So sorry for your loss, neighbors Michael & Carol"
"So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing, he was a great guy. My deepest sympathies Any and family. My thoughts are with you."
"I feel such profound devastation at the loss of my brother. I always felt that no matter what, he?d be there for me....he was truly my champion. The void that remains seems insurmountable. He was the most generous, least judgmental person I have ever had the privilege of knowing. ?Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand ?. Sue & Stanley Samdal"