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Ken Douglas Basinger

Birth	:	4 Jun 1935 Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	7 Dec 2015 Poway, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Allen County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7275009, -84.1303024
Description	:	Ken, 80, passed away at his home. He was the son of Warren Douglas and Helen (Johnson) Basinger. He married Conie Carolyn Lay, who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Douglas and Roger; three daughters: Deborah and Susan; a son-in-law, Dave Williford; a daughter-in-law, Susan Basinger; a brother, Robert, Lima; and nine grandchildren. Deceases is a brother, William. A graduate of Lima Central High School, class of 1953, he then entered The Ohio State University obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1957. While at Ohio State he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity (serving as its chapter Secretary),... Read More	Ken, 80, passed away at his home. He was the son of Warren Douglas and Helen (Johnson) Basinger. He married Conie Carolyn Lay, who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Douglas and Roger; three daughters: Deborah and Susan; a son-in-law, Dave Williford; a daughter-in-law, Susan Basinger; a brother, Robert, Lima; and nine grandchildren. Deceases is a brother, William. A graduate of Lima Central High School, class of 1953, he then entered The Ohio State University obtaining his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1957. While at Ohio State he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity (serving as its chapter Secretary), was active in the Young Republicans Club and Toastmasters Club, and obtained his private pilot's license through Ohio State's School of Aviation. In 1958, he was appointed to the State Division of Aviation staff, overseeing public relations and safety. From 1959 to 1960 he served in the U.S. Army Artillery, and then in 1961 he became a Registered Jeweler and joined his family owned firm, Basinger's Jewelers – a downtown Lima landmark founded in 1893 by Ken's grandfather which Ken later co-owned and ran with his brother Bob. He was a well-known, well respected, and greatly admired and beloved civic and business leader in Lima, serving as Director of the Lima Area Chamber of Commerce, President of the Better Business Bureau, President of the American Cancer Society of Allen County, President of the Greater Lima Downtown Association, Advisory Committee Member for Lima Technical College Business School, President of Lima Exchange Service Club, Business Chair for the Allen County Mothers March of Dimes, and as a deacon at Market Street Presbyterian Church. He had been a member of B.P.O. Elks – Lima Lodge #54 since 1958. He also was both Treasurer and President of the Ohio Jewelers Association. Throughout his life, he enjoyed water and snow skiing, home building and remodeling, flying, and extensive camping and travel with his family throughout the continental U.S., Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Services will be at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Where is Ken Douglas Basinger's memorial?
Ken Douglas Basinger's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Allen County, USA.
When did Ken Douglas Basinger death?
Ken Douglas Basinger death on 7 Dec 2015 in Poway, San Diego County, California, USA
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Latitude: 40.7275009
Longitude: -84.1303024

Family Members:

Parent

Warren Douglas Basinger

(1896 - 1967)

Helen Margaret Johnson Basinger

(1902 - 1985)

Siblings

William Calvin Basinger

(1928 - 1934)

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Coordinate: 40.7275009, -84.1303024

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8. East Cemetery (Defunct)
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13. Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum
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Coordinate: 40.7274720, -84.0483330

14. Saint Matthew Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6674995, -84.1557999

15. Wollet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7498177, -84.0516492

16. Sugar Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7888985, -84.0994034

17. Greenlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7691994, -84.2024994

18. Ash Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7942009, -84.1588974

19. Berryhill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7947006, -84.0999985

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Coordinate: 40.7886130, -84.0799270

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24. Lutheran Cemetery
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