Ferdinand "Fred" Clifford Bastie was born May 27, 1932, to Emmeline Pearl Langille and Frederick Joseph Bastie in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and left his earthly home to be with our Lord on August 30, 2010.
After his father died at an early age Fred and his little brother left high school to work on a ship on the Great Lakes to support their family.
Two years later he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where he served until meeting his true love, Dorothy "Dottie" Dziedzic, while stationed in Windsor, Ontario.
They married on March 2, 1957, and Fred began a lifelong career with Transamerica as a vice president and later as a lobbyist.
His career took them to Detroit Michigan, Akron Ohio, Albuquerque New Mexico, and finally Houston Texas, where they lived for 40 years.
He willingly retired at age 57 and played golf every day, weather and health permitting, for 20 years.
He was well-traveled, well-read, and avidly followed sports, the stock market, politics, and golf.
He truly loved life, his family, and his friends.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Dottie Bastie; 3 children and their families: Michele and Chuck Pederson of Houston, Sheri and Fred Bastie of Dallas, and Kathy Corl of Houston; 6 grandchildren: Casey Hall, Kristina Hall, Reed Bastie, Brooke Bastie, Ryan Corl and Evan Corl all in Texas.
Brother and sister-in-law, Faye and Bob Bastie; Sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Schelleman both of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He is also survived by 2 nieces, Cherie and Patty, and 1 nephew, Rob also in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
A very close Canadian cousin, Gerry Bastie, recently wrote these words about Fred: "He could have been the picture boy for a big brother ad or an example of what everyone wanted in a friend or relative.
He loved his family and was so proud of his younger generations: The Charlie Hustle of family relations.
To know him or have him in your family was a bonus of the highest order.
He could easily go to heaven, raised by the tears of his friends and family.
My cousin Ferdy is a hallmark of special memories for everyone he touched in life."
On Friday, September 3, 2010, at 4:00 pm there will be a Memorial Service celebrating his life followed by a short reception at his church in Houston, Saint Francis de Sales, 8200 Roos Road, Houston, Texas 77036.
A private burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Remembrances may be made to the Southwestern Medical Foundation in support of the UT Southwestern vascular department, 2305 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75201-7805.
TO THE WORLD HE MAY HAVE BEEN ONE PERSON, BUT TO HIS FAMILY HE WAS THE WORLD.
Published in Houston Chronicle on September 1, 2010
After his father died at an early age Fred and his little brother left high school to work on a ship on the Great Lakes to support their family.
Two years later he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where he served until meeting his true love, Dorothy "Dottie" Dziedzic, while stationed in Windsor, Ontario.
They married on March 2, 1957, and Fred began a lifelong career with Transamerica as a vice president and later as a lobbyist.
His career took them to Detroit Michigan, Akron Ohio, Albuquerque New Mexico, and finally Houston Texas, where they lived for 40 years.
He willingly retired at age 57 and played golf every day, weather and health permitting, for 20 years.
He was well-traveled, well-read, and avidly followed sports, the stock market, politics, and golf.
He truly loved life, his family, and his friends.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Dottie Bastie; 3 children and their families: Michele and Chuck Pederson of Houston, Sheri and Fred Bastie of Dallas, and Kathy Corl of Houston; 6 grandchildren: Casey Hall, Kristina Hall, Reed Bastie, Brooke Bastie, Ryan Corl and Evan Corl all in Texas.
Brother and sister-in-law, Faye and Bob Bastie; Sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Schelleman both of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He is also survived by 2 nieces, Cherie and Patty, and 1 nephew, Rob also in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
A very close Canadian cousin, Gerry Bastie, recently wrote these words about Fred: "He could have been the picture boy for a big brother ad or an example of what everyone wanted in a friend or relative.
He loved his family and was so proud of his younger generations: The Charlie Hustle of family relations.
To know him or have him in your family was a bonus of the highest order.
He could easily go to heaven, raised by the tears of his friends and family.
My cousin Ferdy is a hallmark of special memories for everyone he touched in life."
On Friday, September 3, 2010, at 4:00 pm there will be a Memorial Service celebrating his life followed by a short reception at his church in Houston, Saint Francis de Sales, 8200 Roos Road, Houston, Texas 77036.
A private burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Remembrances may be made to the Southwestern Medical Foundation in support of the UT Southwestern vascular department, 2305 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75201-7805.
TO THE WORLD HE MAY HAVE BEEN ONE PERSON, BUT TO HIS FAMILY HE WAS THE WORLD.
Published in Houston Chronicle on September 1, 2010
Ferdinand "Fred" Clifford Bastie was born May 27, 1932, to Emmeline Pearl Langille and Frederick Joseph Bastie in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and left his earthly home to be with our Lord on August 30, 2010.
After his father died at an early age Fred and his little brother left high school to work on a ship on the Great Lakes to support their family.
Two years later he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where he served until meeting his true love, Dorothy "Dottie" Dziedzic, while stationed in Windsor, Ontario.
They married on March 2, 1957, and Fred began a lifelong career with Transamerica as a vice president and later as a lobbyist.
His career took them to Detroit Michigan, Akron Ohio, Albuquerque New Mexico, and finally Houston Texas, where they lived for 40 years.
He willingly retired at age 57 and played golf every day, weather and health permitting, for 20 years.
He was well-traveled, well-read, and avidly followed sports, the stock market, politics, and golf.
He truly loved life, his family, and his friends.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Dottie Bastie; 3 children and their families: Michele and Chuck Pederson of Houston, Sheri and Fred Bastie of Dallas, and Kathy Corl of Houston; 6 grandchildren: Casey Hall, Kristina Hall, Reed Bastie, Brooke Bastie, Ryan Corl and Evan Corl all in Texas.
Brother and sister-in-law, Faye and Bob Bastie; Sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Schelleman both of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He is also survived by 2 nieces, Cherie and Patty, and 1 nephew, Rob also in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
A very close Canadian cousin, Gerry Bastie, recently wrote these words about Fred: "He could have been the picture boy for a big brother ad or an example of what everyone wanted in a friend or relative.
He loved his family and was so proud of his younger generations: The Charlie Hustle of family relations.
To know him or have him in your family was a bonus of the highest order.
He could easily go to heaven, raised by the tears of his friends and family.
My cousin Ferdy is a hallmark of special memories for everyone he touched in life."
On Friday, September 3, 2010, at 4:00 pm there will be a Memorial Service celebrating his life followed by a short reception at his church in Houston, Saint Francis de Sales, 8200 Roos Road, Houston, Texas 77036.
A private burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Remembrances may be made to the Southwestern Medical Foundation in support of the UT Southwestern vascular department, 2305 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75201-7805.
TO THE WORLD HE MAY HAVE BEEN ONE PERSON, BUT TO HIS FAMILY HE WAS THE WORLD.
Published in Houston Chronicle on September 1, 2010
After his father died at an early age Fred and his little brother left high school to work on a ship on the Great Lakes to support their family.
Two years later he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where he served until meeting his true love, Dorothy "Dottie" Dziedzic, while stationed in Windsor, Ontario.
They married on March 2, 1957, and Fred began a lifelong career with Transamerica as a vice president and later as a lobbyist.
His career took them to Detroit Michigan, Akron Ohio, Albuquerque New Mexico, and finally Houston Texas, where they lived for 40 years.
He willingly retired at age 57 and played golf every day, weather and health permitting, for 20 years.
He was well-traveled, well-read, and avidly followed sports, the stock market, politics, and golf.
He truly loved life, his family, and his friends.
Fred is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Dottie Bastie; 3 children and their families: Michele and Chuck Pederson of Houston, Sheri and Fred Bastie of Dallas, and Kathy Corl of Houston; 6 grandchildren: Casey Hall, Kristina Hall, Reed Bastie, Brooke Bastie, Ryan Corl and Evan Corl all in Texas.
Brother and sister-in-law, Faye and Bob Bastie; Sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Wayne Schelleman both of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He is also survived by 2 nieces, Cherie and Patty, and 1 nephew, Rob also in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
A very close Canadian cousin, Gerry Bastie, recently wrote these words about Fred: "He could have been the picture boy for a big brother ad or an example of what everyone wanted in a friend or relative.
He loved his family and was so proud of his younger generations: The Charlie Hustle of family relations.
To know him or have him in your family was a bonus of the highest order.
He could easily go to heaven, raised by the tears of his friends and family.
My cousin Ferdy is a hallmark of special memories for everyone he touched in life."
On Friday, September 3, 2010, at 4:00 pm there will be a Memorial Service celebrating his life followed by a short reception at his church in Houston, Saint Francis de Sales, 8200 Roos Road, Houston, Texas 77036.
A private burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Remembrances may be made to the Southwestern Medical Foundation in support of the UT Southwestern vascular department, 2305 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas 75201-7805.
TO THE WORLD HE MAY HAVE BEEN ONE PERSON, BUT TO HIS FAMILY HE WAS THE WORLD.
Published in Houston Chronicle on September 1, 2010
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