Supporting Jen & The Girls- In Loving Memory of Mike Bashaw
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Michael (Mike) Bashaw, 38, of Ellsworth/Banks Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday , November 10, 2024.
On behalf of The Rudnick & Bashaw Families- This Go Fund Me is in loving memory of Mike and is aligned with his wishes- for us to come together surround and support his family with love and contributions for a future without hardship, despite his unexpected passing. Please continue to review the below, as we are able to also facilitate additional types of donations if financial contributions are not able to be made.
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About Mike:
Mike was a devoted father to his daughters (7 & 4 y/o), loving husband to Jen, dedicated dog dad (Murphy, Ranger, & Sophie), Veteran of the United States Navy - proudly serving for six years, as a Naval Air Crewman Mechanical First Class. He was an avid outdoorsman, and lover of all things adventure, which he instilled in his beautiful daughters. One of his favorite things to do was whitewater rafting and kayaking. If he wasn’t on the river, he simply enjoyed spending time on the boat any chance he could. When he lived on the East Coast, he made many memories ocean fishing, lobstering, and scuba diving with his dad and brothers. Once he settled in Michigan, he traded the deep sea for fresh water inland lakes on his smaller fishing boat. He was also an avid deer hunter and preferred using a bow over a rifle. He shared his hobbies with his daughters, often bringing them along to go fishing and hunting with him. Mike also had an artistic side; he was a gifted photographer of God’s creation and a skilled wood carver.
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How will your donations be used?
Funds collected will go directly to Jennifer be used to support Mike's funeral costs, costs of living and care for herself and the girls, unexpected costs arising during these difficult times, and maintaining normalcy for the girls during this time.
Other ways to contribute/methods of donation:
If you wish to contribute outside of GoFund Me, or are unable to contribute financially and wish to contribute in another way, please contact Emily Crane Rudnick (Chris Rudnick's wife) via the contact info on this page.
We can facilitate donations including:
- Venmo/Paypal
- Check/Cash
- Gift Cards
- Meals (please coordinate, as they may not be home)
- Airline/Hotel Miles to be with family (almost all family lives out of state)
- Services to assist Jen - including snow removal, firewood, meal delivery, financial/tax planning, item storage/removal, organization, home chores, laundry service, etc.
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Questions?
Contact Emily Crane Rudnick via the contact info on this page
Organizer and beneficiary
Emily Crane
Organizer
Ellsworth, MI
Jennifer Rudnick
Beneficiary