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Can ‘John’ Basaran
Can ‘John’ Basaran of Otsego (formerly of Munich, Germany)passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Can(John) was born August 10, 1970 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, the son of Erol and Ingrid (Steinmann) Basaran.
He earned an Associate’s Degree in wholesale and foreign trade from a German university and later received IT training. For several years, Can(John) owned and operated a beverage store. He was a true Bavarian at heart. He came to the United States in 2002 and has been employed for the last five years with Torrent Pharma as a Customer Service and Supply Chain Manager.
On September 6, 2002 in Allegan, he married Kristen A. Madison, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jordan Benjamin Basaran and Roman Erol Basaran; his mother, Ingrid Basaran; a brother and his wife and children: Cem, Gisela, Daniel and Rebecca Basaran; a sister, Suzan Basaran, all of Munich, Germany. Preceding him in death was his father, Erol Basaran.
John liked to watch soccer and had a unique sense of humor. He was a dedicated and self-sacrificing husband and father. Can(John) was a zealous worshipper of Jehovah and enjoyed sharing his faith with others.
Friends may meet with his family on Friday, April 13 from 6-8pm at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall in Plainwell on Saturday, April 14 at 2:00PM. Winkelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to P.A.N.D.A.S. Research in Can’s memory via their website at http://www.pansawareness.org/Research_Support.html
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Wendy Steinman Nawara
April 7, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Kristen (and family),
We met briefly at the PANDAS conference in Indianapolis in November. I am sending you my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. I will be thinking of you at this most difficult time.
My heart goes out to you,
Wendy Steinman Nawara
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Mary Crombez
April 7, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
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Amanda Ramsey
April 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I think I speak for the entire PANDAS community when I send my sympathies. You and your family are in our hearts tonight as we receive this very sad news. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this trying time.
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Michelle Didario
April 7, 2012 at 10:08 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss, I have never personally met your family but I am part of your pandas family and support group.. My prayers and condolences go to you at your time and need. God bless.
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Amy
April 8, 2012 at 12:35 am
Kristen, I hold in so much healing, love and peace.
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Bryan
April 8, 2012 at 9:59 pm
As a Torrent employee, it was sad to hear the news of John’s passing when I arrived at work that Tuesday morning. I’ll remember how John showed concern for everyone, and always had something nice to say. I am praying for your family during this difficult time.
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Kamesh Venugopal
April 9, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Dear Kristen,
I was fortunate to work with John for the last 5 years and I considered him a good friend. I was devastated to learn last Tuesday that he passed away. I recall that during the many conversations we had at work that he cared deeply for his faith, for you and for the boys. He was a very good role model within the office and outside and he will be greatly missed by all those who got to know him. My heartfelt condolences to you, Jordan and Roman.
Dear Jordan and Roman,
Please know that your father loved you very much and talked about you all the time at work.
Kamesh
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Ashley Cummings
April 12, 2012 at 10:57 am
Krissy, we will miss John very much. I know Jehovah will give you the strength you need to get through this sad and trying time. Love you and the boys very much.
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Debbie Ostrander
April 13, 2012 at 8:26 am
Kristen – I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it for either the visitation or the funeral. But I wanted you to know that you and your boys are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time. And while we can’t begin to take away your pain, I hope it helps you to know that there are alot of people who care.
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David and Annette Selby
April 13, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Kristen,Jordan and Romam
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss.We always loved to hear John’s comments at the Kingdom Hall and were happy to see you come to Plainwell shortly after we did.We look forward to getting to know John better in the new system.We can also look forward to Jordan and Roman getting to know our son Ben.We all look forward to that resurection so much.What a Loving God we serve.
Our hearts and Prayers are with your family at this very trying time.
Annette & Dave Selby
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Julie Cadman
April 16, 2012 at 8:32 am
Sending hugs and prayers your way – so sorry for your loss.
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Benjamin G.
June 6, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Hello
I’m a brother from Germany, who formerly lived in Munich. I was in Can’s congregation when I was still a teenager. He was always very nice and full of humor and took me out to the cinema or the café. I’m shocked to hear he passed and am awfully sorry! May Jehovah bless you and sustain you through all the grieve. In loving prayer.
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Kristen Basaran
February 21, 2016 at 12:33 pm
Thank you, Benjamin. I just saw your message. I appreciate your kind words and recollection of Can when he was in your congregation.
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He earned an Associate’s Degree in wholesale and foreign trade from a German university and later received IT training. For several years, Can(John) owned and operated a beverage store. He was a true Bavarian at heart. He came to the United States in 2002 and has been employed for the last five years with Torrent Pharma as a Customer Service and Supply Chain Manager.
On September 6, 2002 in Allegan, he married Kristen A. Madison, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jordan Benjamin Basaran and Roman Erol Basaran; his mother, Ingrid Basaran; a brother and his wife and children: Cem, Gisela, Daniel and Rebecca Basaran; a sister, Suzan Basaran, all of Munich, Germany. Preceding him in death was his father, Erol Basaran.
John liked to watch soccer and had a unique sense of humor. He was a dedicated and self-sacrificing husband and father. Can(John) was a zealous worshipper of Jehovah and enjoyed sharing his faith with others.
Friends may meet with his family on Friday, April 13 from 6-8pm at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall in Plainwell on Saturday, April 14 at 2:00PM. Winkelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to P.A.N.D.A.S. Research in Can’s memory via their website at http://www.pansawareness.org/Research_Support.html
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Wendy Steinman Nawara
April 7, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Kristen (and family),
We met briefly at the PANDAS conference in Indianapolis in November. I am sending you my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. I will be thinking of you at this most difficult time.
My heart goes out to you,
Wendy Steinman Nawara
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Mary Crombez
April 7, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Reply
Amanda Ramsey
April 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I think I speak for the entire PANDAS community when I send my sympathies. You and your family are in our hearts tonight as we receive this very sad news. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this trying time.
Reply
Michelle Didario
April 7, 2012 at 10:08 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss, I have never personally met your family but I am part of your pandas family and support group.. My prayers and condolences go to you at your time and need. God bless.
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Amy
April 8, 2012 at 12:35 am
Kristen, I hold in so much healing, love and peace.
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Bryan
April 8, 2012 at 9:59 pm
As a Torrent employee, it was sad to hear the news of John’s passing when I arrived at work that Tuesday morning. I’ll remember how John showed concern for everyone, and always had something nice to say. I am praying for your family during this difficult time.
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Kamesh Venugopal
April 9, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Dear Kristen,
I was fortunate to work with John for the last 5 years and I considered him a good friend. I was devastated to learn last Tuesday that he passed away. I recall that during the many conversations we had at work that he cared deeply for his faith, for you and for the boys. He was a very good role model within the office and outside and he will be greatly missed by all those who got to know him. My heartfelt condolences to you, Jordan and Roman.
Dear Jordan and Roman,
Please know that your father loved you very much and talked about you all the time at work.
Kamesh
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Ashley Cummings
April 12, 2012 at 10:57 am
Krissy, we will miss John very much. I know Jehovah will give you the strength you need to get through this sad and trying time. Love you and the boys very much.
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Debbie Ostrander
April 13, 2012 at 8:26 am
Kristen – I’m sorry I won’t be able to make it for either the visitation or the funeral. But I wanted you to know that you and your boys are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time. And while we can’t begin to take away your pain, I hope it helps you to know that there are alot of people who care.
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David and Annette Selby
April 13, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Kristen,Jordan and Romam
Dave and I are so sorry for your loss.We always loved to hear John’s comments at the Kingdom Hall and were happy to see you come to Plainwell shortly after we did.We look forward to getting to know John better in the new system.We can also look forward to Jordan and Roman getting to know our son Ben.We all look forward to that resurection so much.What a Loving God we serve.
Our hearts and Prayers are with your family at this very trying time.
Annette & Dave Selby
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Julie Cadman
April 16, 2012 at 8:32 am
Sending hugs and prayers your way – so sorry for your loss.
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Benjamin G.
June 6, 2012 at 1:23 pm
Hello
I’m a brother from Germany, who formerly lived in Munich. I was in Can’s congregation when I was still a teenager. He was always very nice and full of humor and took me out to the cinema or the café. I’m shocked to hear he passed and am awfully sorry! May Jehovah bless you and sustain you through all the grieve. In loving prayer.
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Kristen Basaran
February 21, 2016 at 12:33 pm
Thank you, Benjamin. I just saw your message. I appreciate your kind words and recollection of Can when he was in your congregation.
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