OBITUARY
Riley K. Basford
June 2, 2005 – March 30, 2021
Riley K. Basford, 15, of Potsdam, was called home to heaven on Tuesday March 30th.
Riley is survived by his parents and step parents, Mary & Elliott Rodee and Darren Basford & Melissa Marion. Along with his siblings Casey and Julia Basford, step siblings Sean (Taylor), Brandon, Liam, Amelia & Sarah Rodee, Emma, Connor, Nathan O’Geen, Miah Marion, niece Charleigh Rodee. Maternal grandparents Richard and Katherine Casey and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who were family.
Riley was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Kenneth and Sharon Basford, Great Uncles Pat Casey, Brian Casey, Lawrence Burkett, Mark Burkett, Eddie Burkett, Jimmy Burkett, Great Aunt Mary Stone and a cousin Johnathan Burkett.
Riley had an infectious smile. He loved to hunt deer, ducks and geese with his step brothers and good friends Tanner & Ryan. He enjoyed fishing and playing lacrosse and football. He participated in the Junior Carp tournaments for a few years and he looked forward to it every summer, especially Duffer’s cooking and camping with his buddy Devin. Riley could rock a mullet like no other and he had the most gorgeous curly hair for it. His love of hunting and being outdoors made him want to be a DEC officer like his Uncle Troy. He enjoyed collecting and boiling sap both at home and for the Agriculture club at school. Riley had a love for machines. He recently got his first job and bought his own snowmobile and loved riding it on the family farms.
As a young boy Riley wanted to do everything the big kids did like ride the 4 wheeler. He enjoyed playing in the sand box and helping his dad milk cows. He was always quick with a sarcastic comment and thoroughly enjoyed watching westerns with his Papa. Riley will be missed by all who knew him. He touched so many lives in his very short 15 years with us on earth. May he always be with us in our hearts.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Potsdam Central School Agricultural Club c/o Kimberly Hill at 29 Leroy St. Potsdam, NY 13676 or to the charity of one’s choice. Please join us for a Riley style Celebration of Life. Come as you are for informal calling hours on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 3-6pm with a memorial service to follow at 6pm and a balloon release immediately following. Everything will be held at The Stables at Windy Point @ 215 Sissonville Rd. Potsdam, NY. The service and balloon release will be live streamed on the Garner Funeral Service Facebook page starting approximately at 6pm. COVID guidelines must be followed. Arrangements are entrusted to the Garner Funeral Service and thoughts, memories and prayers can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.
DONATIONS
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Potsdam Central School Agricultural Club c/o Kimberly Hill
29 Leroy St. , Potsdam, New York 13676
- or to the charity of one's choice
Services
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Private Service
Monday, April 5, 2021
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Calling Hours
Monday, April 5, 2021
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Celebration of Life
Monday, April 5, 2021
Memories
Riley K. Basford
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ADD A MEMORYNatasha L
April 8, 2021
I just read about your son and I’m so incredibly heartbroken for you all. What a beautiful baby boy. I’m so very sorry. Every parents worst nightmare. Praying for healing.
Carol Donnelly
April 7, 2021
We do not know your family but read of Riley’s passing. We want to send our love and support as you navigate a parent’s worst nightmare. We hope those who perpetrated this unforgivable nightmare is caught and prosecuted. We hope knowing so many others are praying for your family will help ease your grief in some small way. 🙏🙏
gina Hazen
April 6, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Riley. He was in my sports study hall often in 8th grade. He stood out because he just had a spark! My condolences to his whole family.
gina Hazen
Ann Baxter
April 6, 2021
Sending my deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers to all Rielys family and friends at this most difficult time stay strong and know you have a beautiful angel watching over you Fly high RkB. AnnBaxter
Colleen D.
April 6, 2021
Although I did not know Riley or your amazing family personally, I read of his passing in the courageous story you shared and wanted to reach out in support. Our family is so sorry for your loss.
I am a mother to two girls; our eldest girl is 14 and also named Riley. My father is from Potsdam and our family (Morgans and Gilligans) are grateful for our Potsdam roots. We are heartbroken for what your family is enduring.
Sending love and support from Montana.
Liz P
April 6, 2021
I did not know Riley personally, but I wanted to send his family and friends my deepest condolences at the loss of this wonderful young man with so much potential. I am so sorry this happened. I will keep you close to my heart. Sending you love from Spain, Liz.
Michael Perry
April 6, 2021
My heart breaks for you all on the tragic loss of your loved one, Although I never had the pleasure to know Riley, I have known many of you for as long as I can remember. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time in your lives.
Lisa D.
April 6, 2021
I have never met your son Riley or your family. I am a mother to a 15 year old son. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through, I watched my parents go through it. My brother was 16 when he passed. I really hope you find justice for Riley, I hope that some good can come out of this. I hope your voice spreads and others learn from your story. Again I'm so sorry for your loss.
Doug Pondt
April 6, 2021
May God bless and keep you and Riley close. I’m so terribly sorry for your loss.
Katie H
April 5, 2021
I did not personally know Riley, but I read your story. Thank you so much for sharing - it must have been so difficult to write. I believe though that shining a light on your beautiful Riley will help save another innocent child. I’ll keep you in my prayers that you find healing and also that this criminal is brought to justice.
- a mom sending love from Boston
Patty Miller
April 5, 2021
I am so sorry your loss. Sending you and your family love, healing prayers, and support.
Bill and Faye Simmons
April 5, 2021
We are sending our prayers and deepest sympathy to Darren, Mary and Kathy and Dick.
Anne Koosed
April 5, 2021
I read about your son on the news and am shedding tears as I write this. So sorry that he made a decision in a moment of pain and fear. It was no reflection on you as parents. This could happen to any one of us parents.
My heart goes out to you.
Amber MARTINEZ
April 5, 2021
I do not have a memory to share about this wonderful young man, I just wanted to come on here to send my deepest condolence to the family. I was reading the story while at work and it hurts me as a parent, of a young teenage boy the same age. My son was born 6/1/05 a day before your son, and it broke my heart as a mom that you would have to say good bye to your son. I am sending my love, prayers, respect, and condolences to you and your family. There is no words to express or to try and take some of the pain away, but I am truly sorry your son had to go through this. We live in a cruel world and I wish there was something we could all do to help our children understand and learn to cope and to reach out to us. As I read your words on your son, it brought tears to my eyes, no parent should ever have to go through this.
Always,
Just a mom, out in California <3
Starr Caza
April 5, 2021
I did not know your son but I am a mother. I read about what happened to him on Facebook while scrolling. My deepest condolences for your family, I will pray for you and I will pray for justice. It’s unforgivable for someone to hurt a child like this.
Lisa B
April 5, 2021
Read Riley’s story online. Deepest condolences to the family❤️
Carol Williams
April 5, 2021
So terribly sorry to hear of the loss of one so loved. I did not know your son, but read your story in news reports. Your courage in sharing his story--and yours--is amazing during this time. Love and prayers follow you everywhere. Please feel free to reach out as the days go past, and know that you've made many new friends who will carry your message. Prayers and love, Dr. Carol Williams
Tammy Hopkins
April 5, 2021
I did not know Riley but I just read your story on Yahoo and I wanted to send my sincerest condolences to your family and all of his friends. I hope you all find the strength to heal from this tragedy. May he rest in peace.
Christy Feldman
April 5, 2021
I do not know your family, however I read Riley's story on Yahoo News this morning. I wanted to reach out and pass on my prayers and heartfelt condolences on the tragic passing of your son. It struck a chord with me as we almost lost our daughter to a similar situation in June. She was stalked, harassed, and tortured by an online predator for about 6 weeks and was days away from making the same choice as Riley did because she saw no way out. We were lucky enough to find out and give her the support she needed before tragedy struck. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope to join you in the fight to protect other children from the same evil that almost cost us our daughter, but , tragically, took your wonderful son. May God bless you and keep you in the hollow of his hand during this difficult time.
Sincerely- Christy Feldman
Cathy Green
April 5, 2021
Our hearts break for you and you family 🙏 Mr. And Mrs. Timothy Green
Ann Wells
April 5, 2021
Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of your son Riley. Your grief has touched our hearts so deeply. Although we do not know your family personally, we do feel your pain. What a brave thing to do, reaching out to other families and children in the hopes of stopping this tragic evil. We will keep you all in our prayers. So, so very sorry.
We pray for healing and peace in your hearts.
Ann & Scott Wells
Jean Murphy
April 5, 2021
My heart breaks for the tragic loss of your son, I feel your pain jhaving lost my son also, may your beautiful angel rest in peace.
William Parker
April 4, 2021
Karen and I are heart sick about Riley. Words cannot express the sorrow so many feel for your loss and ours. May God bless and give comfort at this extremely difficult time.
Mark Tishberg
April 4, 2021
My most sincere condolences to the Basford family and friends. May Riley rest in peace and family and friends can find peace. The Tishbergs
Tom and Dawn Latimer
April 4, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories help sustain you and your families.
Robert Pirie
April 3, 2021
Thankful for the moments I was blessed to share with Riley. While few, each are held with great fondness. Whether it was tapping trees, fixing sap lines or discussing the finer points of boiling maple syrup. I thoroughly enjoyed his infectious smile and friendship. While time may pass such memories will always be held close to the heart. Love and prayers. Rob and Laura.
Tammy Sapp
April 2, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you - Darren, Melissa, Mary, Casey, Julia, Emma, Connor, Nathan and Miah. We cannot even begin to know how you feel right now and we wish we had the right words, just know we care and we are here to help in any way we can.
Sincerely,
Tammy and Keith Sapp
Joel & Leslie Schneller
April 2, 2021
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Cherish all those wonderful memories you have together.
Donna Blanchard
April 2, 2021
Sending hugs to the Basford family and Riley’s mom and her family for the loss of Riley. I never knew Riley personally, but my granddaughters knew him well, and are grieving the loss of a good friend, May he Rest In Peace.
Erin Basford
April 1, 2021
Darren, Mary, Julia, Casey, Rodee & O'Geen family,
Sending my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all. Riley will always hold a very special place in my heart.
With much love,
(Aunt) Erin
Connie Palmer
April 1, 2021
Sincere sympathy goes to all your family, Mary, Elliott, words cannot express the loss of such a young man. May good memories help your through these days. Thinking of you, Connie Palmer, & families....
Michael Terrell
March 31, 2021
Dear Mary and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the death of Riley. The world lost a fun loving young man and I pray for peace in the days ahead. May you treasure the memories that will make you smile and see you through. May Gods give you strength. Peace and love to you all. If there are services I plan to attend if I’m able. Hugs and blessings. If you need anything please call on me.
- Pastor Michael, Clinton UMC
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