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In memory of
Mike "BFM" Basquill
November 12, 1958 - June 2, 2021
Nov 12, 1958 - Jun 2, 2021
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Mike's obituary
He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. He truly brought the life to the party.
Mike (Chris to some) was born on November 12, 1958 to Michael Basquill and Margaret Basquill (Looney) in the west district of London, Hammersmith.
He was a standout football (soccer) player during his school years, later becoming a household name (BFM: "Big Fat Mike") with his DMC DJ work headlining / running the Heathrow Disco Roadshow and ruling the London airwaves on Capital Radio. After making a move from the big city to Wootton Bassett, he joined the team at GWR FM and had all of Wiltshire flocking to the then popular nightclub "Charlies" to entertain the locals every weekend.
BFM in a nutshell = If he wasn't on the Al Capone at Racal-Vodafone, he was getting in Barney Rubble with his China Plates at the Rub-a-Dub to get Elephant's Trunk... By the end of the night they'd leave Hank Marvin and finish up with a Ruby Murray... Knowing him though, he was definitely on the Rodney Hogg for a Tom Tit shortly after! A terrible perm was his go-to Barnet Fairstyle with ridiculous hats to boot... What a plonker! Fast Jam Jars was a favorite of his but Chelsea definitely had his heart.
His success continued as he shifted focus into the world of Information Technology taking him to Bank of America, Galileo, IBM and Visa. It wasn’t until the age of 58 that Mike realized his lifelong dream of working in law enforcement, joining the Washington State Highway Patrol, District 7, Marysville... Watching marathons of Law & Order, NCIS and CSI definitely paid off!
If there was one thing Mike was, that was determined... No matter what the challenge or request, he gave his all to ensure he exceeded all expectations whether for himself or others.
He was beloved by everyone who ever met him; A fantastic father, a great husband and a best friend to all walks of life. No matter the circumstance, you'd always leave with a story of something funny/crazy Mike did while you were with him.
A for sure conversation starter: Anything Chelsea, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Broncos, (a newfound love of) Gogglebox, Led Zeppelin, Level 42 and Only Fools and Horses.
His travels took him on a worldwide tour including Thailand, Australia, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, Singapore, and many trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios.
Mike is survived by his wife of 20 years, Heather, his son Michael (Joseph) of whom he loved deeply. He is also survived by nieces Kelly and Danielle Bouwense (Rob), great nieces and nephews, and his in-laws Cary (Patti) Cartmill, Angie (Marc) Carkeek and niece Arianna.
Mike is now at peace, joining his parents and older sisters Lyn and Barb - That is one fun party re-united!
There will be a family celebration of Mike’s life later this summer.
If you wish to make a donation in honor of Mike, please consider donating to the WSP Memorial Foundation.
"If we lose the time before us, the future will ignore us." ~ (Lessons in Love - Level 42)
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