Glendale, AZ./Livonia,NY – William J. Bastian, 67 died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Horizon Assisted Living home after a long struggle with health issues.
Bill is survived by his wife, Carol (Thyret) Bastian, his son William and step children, Cathy (Louth) Horton and Christopher Louth. He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Ally (Louth) Dickey, Truman Louth, Tanner Horton, Caleb Horton, Cole Horton, Tyla Bastian, and one great- grandchild, Camryn Dickey.
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, his parents, George and Margaret (Doherty) Bastian moved to Conesus Lake where he graduated from Livonia High School in 1967.
In September 1968 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was a Boatswain Mate, 2nd class until August 1972. He received the National Defense Award.
After serving with the U.S. Navy, Bill joined the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department in Geneseo, New York. During his twenty years of service, his loyalty, dedication and integrity moved him up through the ranks to retire as Major.
Bill had a passion for politics and also served as a Town Councilman for Livonia, New York for eight years.
After retirement Bill and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he has resided for the past twenty-two years. During the first thirteen years, Bill held the position of Vice President of Operations for Elyte ATM, taking charge of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and parts of Nevada.
Wherever Bill lived and worked, he was ethical, kind, loyal and fun-loving. His family and friends will miss him.
Services will be held on January 6, 2017 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Memorial contributions maybe made to the American Diabetes Association, 160 Allens Creek Rd. Rochester, NY 14618
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Carol and Billy,
My condolences to you both – I worked as Sgt. Bastian’s secretary at LCSD from 1992-1994. Bill was a wonderful person and I was honored to work with him. This is a great loss to everyone who was blessed to have Bill in their life. God bless your family and may you find peace in the memories you have shared with Bill.
Wendy Gurrant (formally, Wendy Dacey)
Our condolences to Bill’s family. Bill was a wonderful man and role model who lived his life with integrity and kindness and always with a quick wit and great sense of humor. I will forever be appreciative of him and his guidance in getting me started in Law enforcement with LCSD. He probably never knew how much his efforts at that time had shaped me and my path in life. RIP my friend and God bless your family.
So sorry to hear. Carol and family, we are thinking of you.
As a 1967 graduating classmate of Bill’s I am sending all of you my sincere condolences. As word of his death began to pass around I reflected on my memories of him as an 18 year old. The first thing that came to mind was his hair – wavy. After military service I was surprised to learn he had become a sheriff, but not surprised that he was good at it. Bill was serious when need be and showed compassion as required. He was quick to smile, slow to anger, and enjoyed life and being with his friends. His passing is a great loss to many. May you find peace as you share treasured memories, understanding as you share tears, and love as you allow others to share your sadness.
My sincere condolences to Carol, William, Cathy, Christopher and all the Grandchildren. As a fellow classmate and tennis team partner at LCS, Bill and his brothers were good friends growing up in Lakeville. Bill always had a positive approach and a great attitude on people, issues and legal matters at the Sheriff’s Dept and the jail. God Bless You Bill and the Bastian Family!