John Bastian III

FUNERAL HOME

Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

3827 Canal Street

New Orleans, Louisiana

John Bastian Obituary

Our beloved patriarch, Colonel John Aloysius Bastian, III, U.S. Army Retired was born in Hotel Dieu in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 22, 1928 at 6:46 P.M. He entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 5, 2005 at North East Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at 3:30 AM after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his living family at the time of his death. He is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate of more than 55 years, Margaret Catherine Weber Bastian, father and Papa John to six loving children and 18 grandchildren: son Robert John Bastian, wife Glenda Susan, children Robert John, Jr., Christopher Bernard, Jonathan Bostick, and Curtis Bostick; daughter Mary Catherine Bastian Harrington, husband Mark Richard, children Christine Renee and Keith Richard; son Michael John Bastian, wife Jill Louise, children Jeremy Michael, Jessica Michelle, Jason Connor, and Jonathan Christopher; daughter Mary Patricia Bastian and "Odin" Valhalla; Susanne Marie Marco, husband Christopher Neil, children Madison Catherine, Christopher Jordan, Julia Marie, and John Anthony; and son John Aloysius Bastian, IV, wife Amy Maureen, children Sean Lyons, Brendan Aloysius, Matthew Ryan, and Colin Patrick. He is also survived by sisters Marion Claire Bastian Stoltz, Joan Bastian Raymond, brother in law Larry, and sister in law Betty Jane Joachim. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and friends, as well as his devoted dog, Eclipse. He was preceded in death by parents, John Aloysius Bastian, Jr., and Marion Claire Wambsgans Bastian, brother Anthony Bastian, infant son Christopher Bastian, and infant daughter Anne Bastian. John valued education. He attended Incarnate Word Elementary School and recently enjoyed attending 60th anniversary. He graduated from St. Paul's High School in New Orleans in 1945. He earned 5 college degrees including a Master in Psychology and Guidance and a post Master's Degree in counseling. His credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. John retired from the United States Army after 34 years of service. During his work as a Hospital Administrator in the Medical Service Corps, he was stationed at Fort Sill and Norman, Oklahoma; Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Augsburg, Germany; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Valley Forge, Pennsylvania; Seoul, Korea; and Fort McPherson, Georgia. He retired from the Army in 1982 and then resided in Corpus Christi, New Orleans and San Antonio. In his post-Army years he worked for the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Boeing Aircraft, State Correctional Facility in Kyle, and at Roosevelt and Lee High School. As STAN Counselor for the North East Independent School District, he earned respect and gratitude from countless students and their families for the insight and guidance he provided them. John was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Besides his family, friends, colleagues, and STAN students, John's interest included dogs, military history, photography, gardening, especially growing mighty oaks from tiny acorns, aviation, mechanics, and collecting coins, stamps, and antique toys. He was known for his sense of humor. He was an expert at bantering and it took a quick mind to keep up with him. He was devoted in his counseling work and cared deeply about the people in his life and the issues they faced. John was a life-long devout Roman Catholic and believed in the power of prayer. He welcomed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. His faith sustained him throughout his life and carried him to everlasting life in Heaven. SERVICES Rosary was recited on Friday, April 8, at 1:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Schertz, Texas. Funeral Mass Followed, officiated by Fr. Phillip Kim. John's life will also be celebrated with a Catholic Funeral Service on Monday, April 11, 2005. Visitation from 12:30 PM until departure at 1:30 PM in procession from JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 3827 Canal Street. Followed by interment at 2:00 PM in the Bastian Family vault in Metairie Cemetery. Where he will receive full military honors. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book under Current Family Services at www.schoencanalstreet.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's name to the Slam Dunk for Life, call Jennifer Guerra at (210) 804-6063 or email @ slamdunkforlife.org or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Apr. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bastian

4 Entries

E5 Charsie Gardner

October 1, 2024

Colonel Bastian was my supervisor in the military at Ft Sam Houston. He was a great leader with a caring disposition to all who was under his command. I always wonder what happened to him after I left that post. I was a young female soldier working with all males. He had a great impact on my life as a young soldier. His secretary was name Mrs Bean. When I got married in the military and was pregnant with my first child he let me stay home made sure that I received all the help I need. He was a great man. I will always remember him. I know this is a long time after his passing, but I just ran across his name. I sending my condolences to all his family. Just want you all to know that had a great impact on the soldiers that he command. I will never forget what he done for me. I promise I am not the only soldier that was in his command that thinking of this great man and will never forget him. He cared about every soldier in his command. One of these greatest. I know his passing left a void in everyone whoever came in contact with him. I know I am late. I always wanted to tell him thanks for being a great leader.

Eugene Cousins

April 13, 2005

Dearest Bastian Family:

My name is Eugene Cousins, I was inducted into the Bastian family on January 17, 1937 when Marian Claire Wambsgan Bastian was my christian sponsor at my baptism. I am the son of William Peter Cousins and Lena Marino.

I have many fond memories of visiting Mr and Mrs Bastian where they lived behind the Pharmacy on Carrollton Ave.The building was torn down just a few short months past. I enjoyed Christmas the most Mr John would put his little city up in the living room, the little houses each with their own lights and Mrs Bastian with passing out the most wonderful presents ever.

I do not remember John 111 much, the opportunity did not present itself.In this your time of sorrow may I offer my deepest sympathy on your great loss.

Eugene V Cousins

3952 Augusta

Metairie, LA 70001

Hypolite Bodin

April 11, 2005

My deapest sympathy to Margaret Bastine in your great loss. I realize you do not know me, Marie Bastian was my Great-Grand mother. I feel sure she was John's great aunt, and John and I are related by marriage. Why I feel so strongly about the relationship is the fact that my Great-Grand mother was laid to rest in 1896 in the Bastine family tomb in Metairie Cemetery. I know very little about the Bastian Family and it has left a huge hole in my life. I do know Marie had two brothers and one was named John. Would someone in the family please,please contact me? Hyp Bodin. 504 441 5784, cell# 504 417 5573, Thank You!

Frances & Bob Boos

April 10, 2005

Johnny was married to my cousin, Margie. I have not seen them for a while, but have often thought about them. Johnny was a very witty person. I know his humor and love will be sorely missed by his family, but they know he is home now. Our prayers are for him and his family in their time of need.

Frances

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