James Basham Obituary

James (Jim) Dale Basham of Lawrence, KS died September 21, 2023, at age 76. Jim was born in Marshalltown, Iowa July 4, 1947, in the same house where his dad was born. The family moved to Wheaton, IL when he was 8. Jim had a lifetime of Christian faith and became a Stephen Minister with the United Methodist Church, supporting those desiring assistance. His career was focused on heavy industry primarily in the energy sector. He worked on and managed some of the largest construction projects in the United States, China, and Singapore. He is survived by his brother Bob, sons James, Jeffrey, and Michael plus seven grandchildren, Audrey, Thomas, Josh, Jensen, Charlotte, Addilynn, and Daisy. Jim was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy, and his daughter Rebecca. His remains will be buried at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown, Iowa on November 11, 2023.