Betty J. Bastian, nee Gaines, 92, of O’Fallon, Illinois, born Thursday, November 11, 1926, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, Illinois.
Betty worked for 30 years at Scott Air Force Base for the Air Weather Service, Air Force Communications Service and Defense Electronics Communication Office. She was a graduate of East St. Louis Senior High School class of 1944. She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, O’Fallon, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Leo William Bastian
- Parents: Clyde S. and Dora M., nee Piper, Gaines
- Daughter: Cindy Dumdey
- Sister: Edith Hamilton
- 2 Brothers-in-law
- Robert Hamilton
- Charles Modica
Surviving are her:
- Children
- Randy (Jill) Bastian of Belleville, IL
- Joni Bastian (Michael Pegg) of O’Fallon, IL
- Susan (Ramon) Armand of Clermont, FL
- Sister: Doris Modica of New Orleans, LA
- 7 Grandchildren
- Lindsey Bastian
- Steven (Stacy) Treu
- Lisa (Todd) Nelson
- James (Miriam) Summers
- Joy (Kirk) Sorce
- Laura (Javier) Tueros
- Dennis (Monica) Summers, Jr.
- 16 Great-Grandchildren
- 5 Great, Great-Grandchildren
- Son-in-Law: David Dumdey, Rapid City, SD
- 2 Sisters-in-Law
- Elizabeth (Denzil) Cummins of Collinsville, IL
- Virginia Copp of Batavia, IL
- Many loving Nieces and Nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, February 1, 2019 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in O’Fallon, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, with Father Ian Wetmore officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
3 Comments To "Betty J. Bastian"
#1 Comment By Karen Braatz On January 31, 2019 @ 9:07 am
Joni, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a delightful lady. She always had a big smile on her face when I saw her at the Colonades. Sending prayers and a big hug at this difficult time
#2 Comment By Kirk Sorce On January 31, 2019 @ 11:40 am
In Memory of Grandma Betty J. Bastian;
She will Remain Forever in our Hearts:
“Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me
not as I am now, but as I use to be.
Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile,
Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.”
Poem by Joey Beighley
Kirk Sorce
#3 Comment By Fran Padavic Williamson On January 31, 2019 @ 12:18 pm
Pure definition of a lady. I loved to hear her laugh and she was always dressed to the nines! She will be missed.
Fran Padavic WIlliamson
Colonnade Senior Living