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James Bastian Obituary

Bastian, Sr., James Charles, was born at home in Chicago, IL on September 19, 1946 and died at home in Mission Viejo, CA on September 29, 2010. Loved always and forever by his wife of 43 years, Leslie; sons, James (Elizabeth) and Joshua (Amanda); daughter, Cass (Ted Philpott); grandchildren Kassidy, Caroline, Michael, Katherine, John and Elle. Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, coach, mentor and dear friend to all who knew him. Services will be held Friday, October 8, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., St. Kilian Catholic Church, Mission Viejo. Inurnment immediately following at Ascension Cemetery & Mausoleum, Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Jim's memory be sent to Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, www.pcrf-kids.org or Boys Town California, www.boystown.org. O'Connor Mortuary, (949) 581-4300 www.oconnormortuary.com

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 7, 2010.

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Gail Hoefke

October 1, 2024

You are loved and missed. Gail Hoefke

Dennis Connolly

February 25, 2022

Jim was a good dude man, I worked with him for a few years. He sold me a '68 Volkswagen that he use to putt around in, I also visited his home and met his nice wife.

Tom Aman

October 11, 2010

A real unforgettable character, that's for sure....I'll miss you Jimmy....

Don-Gail Hoefke

October 10, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Bastian family. Jim will be missed and always in our hearts. Love, Don and Gail

Calvin Foster

October 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers for all of your family. God bless and comfort each of you at this time.

The Foster Family
Cal, Raylene, Bryan, and Sean

October 8, 2010

Thank you Jim and family for letting me into your family this past year. I hope I helped to put a smile on your face. I know you all did that to me many times. Love you always. Cousin Lois Wojda, Polk City, Florida

carl swanson

October 7, 2010

Jim was one of a kind, always with a smile on his face and so very needy of one on yours. He was fun. Jim could make you laugh on your computer as he sent you emails from 3,000 miles a way. I think he would say that he had a good "run" in this life and he certainly left his mark with a wonderful family and great memories. We shall miss him.
Jo Ann Miller & Carl Addison Swanson

October 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jim's family.
Rest In Peace
Bob Schraeder,St.Petersburg,FL.

Toni M

October 7, 2010

It has to be the biggest party EVER in Heaven right now! Leslie, Jimmy, Josh and Cass I love you guys and hope you are all doing well.

October 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace. ~~ Sharon & Marv Streske, Chicago, IL

Cathy Slosar

October 7, 2010

There are so many of us that will never forget you.
With an overwhelming sadness my family sends love to your family on this toughest of all days.
Rest in peace.
John and Cathy Slosar

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