Name: Visitation for Grant Wayne Basting
Start: 2023-01-13T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-13T19:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church

Grant Wayne Basting

Jan. 9, 1954 - Jan. 9, 2023

CARLOCK - Grant Wayne Basting, 69, of rural Carlock, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. He was a near life long resident of McLean County and a lifetime resident of Central Illinois.

Grant was born on January 9, 1954. He grew up on a fourth generation dairy farm near Yuton in Dry Grove Township. He participated in 4-H with Silverleaf Let's Go Ag and FFA raising and maintaining purebred sheep for more than 65 years.

Grant attended Normal Unit #5 schools and proudly graduated from Normal Community High School in the class of 1972. He later graduated from the University of Illinois College of Ag 1976, and then received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1979. After passing the Illinois Bar Exam, he managed and maintained trusts for 20 years primarily with the National Bank of Bloomington. In the second half of his career he worked in Mutual Funds and Advanced Financial Planning at State Farm Insurance in Bloomington.

Grant is the son of Wayne Lewis and Dorothy Jane (Gillis) Basting. He married Catherine Metsker in Taylorville, IL, on August 31, 1985. She survives. They share three sons: Brant (Alyson) Basting of Indianapolis, IN, Reid Basting of Bloomington, IL, and Bryce Basting of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by two brothers: Warren (Julia) Basting of Normal, IL, and Brian Basting of Bloomington, IL.

Grant was a devoted New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, and University of Illinois fan. His later interests included a near 20 year volunteer and coaching commitment to Normal Community West Boys' Track and Field team. After supporting and following his sons' high school and college running careers, he and Catherine became certified IHSA, USATF, and NCAA track and cross country officials. His heartfelt support of his sons' Bell Lap Track and Field LLC continued until death.

Grant wishes to acknowledge a lifelong friendship with: Bruce Jones, Pam Caywood, and friends too numerous to mention in the livestock business.

His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father Greg Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the church. Interment will be held at a later date at Troyer Cemetery in White Oak Township.

Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Normal Community West Boys' Track and Field program.

Online condolences and memories of Grant may be left at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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Published by The Pantagraph on Jan. 11, 2023.

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Mike & Sue Kiley

January 16, 2023

Catherine & family-So sorry to hear of the death of your husband. I never had the opportunity to meet him but sounds like he had a wonderful life. We were out of town for his funeral but you are in Mike & I´s
daily prayers during this difficult time. With Sympathy & love.

Alan James Dick

January 14, 2023

Warren, offering heartfelt condolences to you and your family for Grant´s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort as you grieve this loss.

Terry Boydstun

January 14, 2023

So sorry for your loss. I was shocked yesterday when Mom & Dad told me of Grant's passing at coffee. Grant always seemed full of energy. Unable to attend, share your grief.

Ed Jacobs

January 12, 2023

Grant and I grew up together as neighbors and had countless football and softball games together. Although we lived in the country I would ride my bike to play sports with Grant (Warren and Brian also). I also loved his mom and dad. Good to know he was still friends with JonesB - another U of I grad. Extremely sad with his passing but sounds like he had a wonderful life. Ed Jacobs

Vicki Boyd

January 12, 2023

I worked with Grant in the Trust Department at First National Bank of Bloomington. He always had a smile, and was a great Trust Officer to work with. RIP Grant

Lesley Siegfried

January 11, 2023

So sorry to hear of Grant's death. I had the honor of working with him at State Farm. His knowledge as we worked through cases for our customers was vast and he always presented it with such care for them. A loss for so many - business as well as personal.

Debbie Ryan

January 11, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Grant during his banking career. Always a joy to talk to him! My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and his family.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

EIU Track and Field

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Lois Hoffman

January 10, 2023

I had the very great pleasure of working with Grant in Internal Sales Support at State Farm. He was a lot of fun and so smart. He will be missed.

Norma Hosto Palmer

January 10, 2023

Sorry to hear of Grant's passing. Have wonderful memories of him and Kathy at the U of I and Illi Dell. Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time.

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