Lil Bastyr, longtime resident of Jordan, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the age of 86. A graveside service will be held this coming spring. She will be laid to rest with her late husband Maynard.
On July 3, 1933, Lil was born to parents Joe and Ella (Tuma) Katra in Montgomery. In her youth, Lil met Maynard Bastyr. After six years of courtship, they exchanged wedding vows on July 9, 1955 in Montgomery. This union was blessed with two children and 62 years together.
Lil was an exceptional homemaker and cared greatly for her family. She was known for her baking, especially her pies. In her free time, Lil enjoyed hosting and attending garage sales.
Throughout her life, Lil was a strong willed and independent woman. She will be missed by 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; many other relatives, and friends.
Lil is preceded in death by her husband, Maynard, and her parents.
Arrangements with Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, Jordan.
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Alice Blaha
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you.
Take Care,
Alice
Jerry Langsweirdt
Sorry to hear this….knew your mom quite well…..Nice lady…Thinking of you…Jim and Joe
Kyle and Kathy Thill
Kathy and I are sorry to hear about your mom Joe. Wonderful parents.
DeAnn
Lil was a special friend to me while I worked at the Schule Haus. She treated all of our residents with respect and loyalty. I was fortunate to receive frequent food gifts! May warm memories be a comfort to you. God bless!