ARVONIA, Kan. – Lucas “Luke” James Baseley, 32, of Marietta, Ga., passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born May 8, 1989, in Maryland, to Jim and Eva Baseley.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Arvonia Church, Arvonia, Kan. The family invites those in attendance to join them after the service for a light meal at Arvonia Townhall.

The service will be live-streamed on Facebook. Vaccinations are recommended and masks will be required at the service. Directions from Interstate 35, turn north on Hoch Road, then west on 325th Street, then north on Arvonia Road.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thurmont branch of the Frederick County Public Library at app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/FrederickCountyPublicLibrary/gift.html; indicate Thurmont Regional Library and Luke’s name on the online form, or mail to FCPL, Development Officer, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701; or The Maryland Society of Surveyors Educational Trust at www.marylandsurveyor.org/donations/donate.asp?id=11241; and add comment “In memory of Luke Baseley.”

See Lucas’ obituary here: Lucas James Baseley, 32, Marietta, Ga.: May 8, 1989 – July 19, 2021