Maynard E. Bastyr, age 87 of Jordan, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. On June 3, 1929 in St. Patrick Township, James and Anna (Madera) Bastyr celebrated the birth of their only son, Maynard Emil Bastyr. He attended a one-room school house in St. Patrick and eventually attended school in New Prague. On February 12, 1953, Maynard enlisted in the United States Army Reserve. After seven years in the USAR, he was honorably discharged on July 19, 1960.
Maynard worked at Minnegasco for 15 years before working at Thermo King in Bloomington where he was employed for 24 years. He was also a member of the Jordan Police Department for 15 years and volunteered with the Scott County water patrol. He enjoyed being a member of the Jordan VFW.
On July 9, 1955, Maynard exchanged wedding vows with Lilly Katra in Montgomery, MN. They were blessed with 62 wonderful years of marriage. Maynard was an amazing father and family man. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Lil Bastyr; sons, Joe (Diane) Bastyr and James (Deb) Bastyr; grandchildren, Nathan (Kim) Bastyr, Nicholas Bastyr, Jason (Lisa) Rudoy; Great-grandchildren, Noah Bastyr, Ethan and Cody Rudoy; his many nieces and nephew, other relatives, and friends. Maynard is preceded by his parents; sisters, Rosie (Tony) Pelowski and Annie (Alfred) Fierst.
Per Maynard’s wishes no services will be held. Burial at a later date
Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation proudly serves the Bastyr family.
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Ken Hanson
We are very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss him in our neighborhood.
Sandy Morris
I am so very sorry to hear that we have lost Maynard! I miss him already and more so now that I know he does not walk this earth with us. But I imaging he is looking upon us still, and still wishing that Lil would slow down! Now he can have all the cookies he wants! I am thinking of you his family, hugs to you all, especially Lil!
Jerry and Nancy Poole
Jim, Deb and the Bastyr family,
Nancy and I are very sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed the many curbside conversations had with Maynard over the years. He will be missed. May he rest in peace in God’s arms.
Jerry Langsweirdt
So sorry to hear about the passing of Maynard…..whenever I saw him he was always so friendly and enjoyed visiting. Take care!!
DeAnn
Lil, I am so sorry for your loss. Your friendship was so helpful while I worked at the Schule Haus. May wonderful memories comfort you and your family as you remember and honor Maynard.
Candy (Turek) Kragthorpe
Our family sends our sincere condolences to all your family. My dad, Alvin Turek, was an old friend and co-worker of Maynard, and I remember fun visits at your home, Lil, when I was young. My mom, Bea, was sad to hear the news of Maynard’s death and recalls what a nice man Maynard was. Jason, we’re sorry to hear of the loss of your grandpa.
Roxanne (Buesgens) Prokes
So very sorry for your loss Jim and family. Your dad was a great man.
Kathy Ritter-Roman
My sincerest condolences to the Bastyr family for your loss. I worked with Joe years ago as an inspector at CertainTeed in Shakopee and we became good buds. Haven’t seen him for many years but remember him fondly. Prayers of strength to you all as you go through this sad time. My heart goes out to you.