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Milan Basara Obituary

Milan Basara, age 52, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1977 and formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 after a long illness. His close family members were by his side as he drifted off to join his father and son in heaven. Milan Nicholas Basara was born on May 7, 1959 in Chicago to Nikola Basara and Carol (Basara) Syler. He was a 1977 graduate of the Thornton Fractional High School in Lansing, Illinois. He had been a member of First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed the outdoors of Colorado, hiking, fishing and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs Fan. Most importantly, he loved being a father to his children, and spending time with his Great Dane companion, Rocko who he often called, "Son." He is survived by: his daughter, McKenna Basara of Gunnison, Colorado; his mother, Carol Syler of Colorado Springs; his sister Kim (husband, George) Bolling of Colorado Springs; his Aunt Zorka (Uncle Otis) Corley; and Aunt Dolly (Mildred Sturgis). He was preceded in death by his father in 1971 and by his son, Joshua who died in a motorcycle accident in 2005. A private memorial service for family and close friends is planned for later this month. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Abbott Lane, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 7, 2011.

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Vanessa Gaither

October 28, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Randy Dick

October 24, 2011

Mckenna, Carol, Ben, Renee - I am so very sorry for the lose. I just found out. I had known Milan since 1977. He was my closest friend for many, many years. I loved him as a brother. We had our arguments and problems but I never stopped thinking about him. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with you. I know he and Josh are happy together.

Randy Dick

October 24, 2011

Mckenna, Carol, Ben, Renee - Another part of my heart has been lost. I just found out and I feel so empty. Milan was my dearest friend for over 30 years. We had arguments and good times and bad, but he never left my mind and heart. Words can not express how deeply I sorrow for you all. Please know my thoughts and sadness will always be with you. He will NEVER be forgotten. I loved him as my brother. Randy.

October 18, 2011

Carol & Ben..... there are no words to express the heaviness I feel in my heart. You brought me in initially as an employee and later an extension of your family. Tano, Taylor and I were at many a graduation party for the grandchildren & the christmas parties. Carol, Sue & I had many a secretaries, girls day out etc. When my son was taken flight for life to Univeristy Hospital in Denver for burn surgery ..Ben offered assistance from the Shriners. You will always be in my heart and I'm so very sorry for yet another loss.... One thing you will always know in your heart is that Milan and Josh are now together and they are your guardian angels. My condolences, Sincerely,

Polly Dupont

Christy Olesen

October 11, 2011

Milan was a good friend and excellent roommate when i first moved back to Woodland Park in 1993. He lived for the weekends with his children and the house was always a brighter place when they came to visit. He was always patient and generous, with a terrific sense of humor. My thoughts are with all of you at this time, especially Mckenna.

Willy and Connie Hofmeister

October 7, 2011

"Carol, McKenna, and Ben - We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We have such good memories of Milen, playing softball all those years ago with Willy and the old gang up here in Woodland Park. " Love and Condolences

Vickie Rogers

October 7, 2011

Carol, my condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. Milan was a very special man. May God Bless you and your family and carry through this tough time.

james clowser

October 7, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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