I just found out that Basil is gone. I am so sad but so happy he is now with his mother Lori.  They both gave me things I will never forget.  Although I miss them so I know I will see them again! I am so grateful to have met them and miss them so! I LOVE you guys and will see you on the other side! I can’t wait and until I do know I love you!

I remember Basil so fondly from his days at Barstow. Teaches aren't supposed to have favorites, but...well...you know. Some students just shine extra brightly. That was Basil. He was warm and funny and an absolute joy to teach. One of my favorite memories that stuck with me over the many years since I've taught him: He once borrowed my calculator. And instead of returning it, he left a post-it "ransom" note on my desk, demanding that I leave "$10,000 by the docks at midnight if I ever want to see my calculator again." I remember that I was having a hard, tiring day when I got that note, but it cracked me up so much that I forgot to be cranky -- in fact, I kept it on my bulletin board for years and smiled every time I looked at it, and every time I thought of Basil. I've often wondered about him over the years and quietly sent warm wishes his way. And now I send those wishes to you and yours. I'm so heartbroken that Basil is gone, and so grateful to have known him. I'll always remember him.

I will always remember Basil's great smile and frequent laughter in the hallways of The Barstow Middle School.  Then his talent left our hallways, but I could catch it on the soccer field.  As I recall, he was part of four very exciting seasons.  I am so sorry for your loss.  

Basil, in the most trying times, you were always the guy that I turned to for your sage wisdom. You were always unbelievably supportive and caring for those around you, and you always knew how to cut tension with your unparalleled sense of dry humor. I miss ya now and forever bud.

Basil was my friend and a bright spot in difficult times. I had the pleasure of working with him at BRR, and we worked through many deadlines together. Basil supported and believed in me even when I doubted myself. I often made up reasons to call him at work just to spend more time with him. He was generous with his time and his heart. He was an immensely kind and genuine man and I’m honored to have known him. 

Basil was a good friend, easy to talk to, and had a funny sense of humor. I grew up with him going to Barstow. A group of 5 of us had our high school graduation party at Basils house and then our friendship continued after. Since his mom Lori passed, things just weren’t the same with him anymore it seemed, and understandably so. 
He never hesitated to say yes and was always excited and grateful to join game nights and visits to KC Wine Co.  He was always on time, to everything- which was something I was always impressed about. He was always detail oriented, organized, and a planner. KC Wine Co will not be the same without you there. Basil, you will continue live on in our memories. …I miss you.

I met Basil in 2014 when he joined our architecture studio. He became part of our friend group very quickly, and we stayed in touch throughout the years. He was always there to cheer us up with his jokes and never said no when I asked if I could have just one (or five) of his cheddar & sour cream ruffles. He was one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever met, for our housewarming he gifted us the cutest bread basket that he put together himself and my mom was so impressed she took a picture of the ensemble. We had many late night heart to hearts, both in the early days in studio as well as later around a fire pit or on our front porch. He was so easy to talk to and so understanding, always eager to listen to other’s problems no matter what he was going through himself. He was the first one to volunteer if anyone needed a favor and made sure to thank you a million times if he was the one who needed a helping hand. I could say so many more wonderful things about Basil, but I’ll end with my favorite memory: We were at a pop up event in the West Bottoms and he came to say hey, it had been a while since I last saw him and I was so excite I jumped up to give him a hug and knocked my friend’s beer out of her hand in the process. I will forever be grateful for every memory, he was a true friend and we all cared for him deeply. 

Basil on his bday in 2019 :) 
He chose the bar to have us meet at b/c it was somewhere not too far for me… god forbid he do anything not totally selfless.
And so not to make him feel too attention stealing I was sure to make the cupcakes chiefs themed rather than birthday. 

Adventure is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Basil. No matter what wild ideas we could come up with, Basil was ready. This particular adventure, we called the night before to convince him to drive to Colorado. No questions asked, he showed up with packed bags. He never questioned our dressing in costumes or weird antics. I am so grateful for the fond memories I shared with him. He was a wonderful friend, loyal, empathetic and resilient. Basil, you will be greatly missed. 

I first meet Basil when we were invited to go to a KC Sporting game, me and him both got lost for a bit from the group and he was just so hilarious to be around, I could not stop laughing. From there on I got to learn a little bit more about Basil and his strong interest in coding. May his dearest family members and friends receive the support and love they need to get through this. Basil was a kind hearted person and a good friend. 


Basil 
I never had the opportunity to meet you, but I can see the sparkle & the shenanigans that would follow in your eyes. I was privileged to see that same sparkle  in your dad's eyes back in high school.  The glowing eyes of the Frankenstein monster in the rear window  of the delta 88 are tearfilled today. Ed my good friend I'm so sorry for your loss.
The lord must have needed a damn good young architect
Ernie

I was a friend of Basil’s almost immediately after meeting him my first year of design school at UMKC. He was probably one of my most loyal and dependable friends I’ll ever have. No matter the ask he would always step up to help if asked. He always surprised me with being totally down for whatever shenanigan I brought to him :) He was willing to hop in for several impromptu road-trips: to my home Washinton, MO. for Easter during first year together, to a drag show at KState, and even chauffeured me around when my phone was stolen at Chiefs playoff game and we decided to track the location to no avail. 
I’ve never had a friend that was so silently impactful. No matter who i introduced him to they always asked about him later commenting what a great/cool/interesting/kind person he was after just first impression. I know he would have rolled his eyes so hard they’d fall back in his head to hear me say how much joy he brought with him to people and spaces, but he really did. I will miss his giggles and I’ll miss is sagely wisdom. I’ll also miss having someone to purchase cream soda for. He really was so loved and such an amazing spirit. 

Basil was a great friend and such sweet person. In our junior year at Barstow we would leave school during lunch to go to his house to play guitar.  I knew very little guitar so he would be the patient teacher.

I remember him being such a big Harry Potter fan that he changed his dog’s name from Chief to Headwig, the name of Harry’s trusted owl.  I also remember him hosting some very fun Halloween parties when we were in middle school.

He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.

Basil was kind, loving, gentle, compassionate, and had an eye for detail. His laugh was infectious and he always patiently took the time to understand you, no matter who you were.

We’ve called Basil “other brother” since 2009. He always felt like part of our family, which was so nice when my brother was far away. My kids would ask about him for months after we saw him at Christmas or some other event. He was so good with them and such a kind person. We will miss him so much. 💕 

Basil was a one of a kind friend. He will be missed but never forgotten.

I will always think of him when AC/DC comes on. 

I was lucky enough to start architecture school with Basil.

The picture attached is from when we had to make topography models, and we clearly enjoyed the fact they looked like large swords. Haha

Just a genuine guy, who helped me grow as a student, but also never passed on opportunity to have fun and goof off(even when we should have been finishing our designs). 

He is truly an icon of my school memories, and will never be forgotten.

Basil was such a great brother. While he was six months younger and always acting older than me. To grow up next to him was such a pleasure. He was so full of love and support. He was very wise for his age,well beyond his years. While he did have a serious side and he also provided many many fun moments to our lives. I am so blessed to call him brother. He was always there to talk to and give very straight forward and sound advice. He would always tell me like it was. He was a very loving soul and was always defending everyone. He is a truly amazing person. I love you more than words can describe Basil. You will always be on my heart. 

Basil was so funny. An intelligent sarcastic response would keep us going in the middle of the night when we all were ready to drop out of college. I looked forward to our 4 am cigarettes because Basil was so real and honest. 
Vlad the vulture was a middle of the night creation from some excess foam core. Basil had him up for several weeks and created a Facebook page and personality for Vlad. 
Creative, funny, so bright, and an all around kind gentle person. I never regretted a minute I spent with Basil. He was one of the nicest people to me in school. He will be greatly missed. 

OBITUARY

Edward Basil Freeman

January 19, 1991 – March 20, 2022

Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home

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