Eugene Bastian

Bastian ATTN: LOCAL 34 PIPE COVERERS Eugene ``Red'', age 72, of Helena, MT, formerly of Hopkins, passed away June 27. Preceded in death by mother, Anna; father, Carl; brother, Bob; and granddaughter, Nicole. Survived by wife, Ruth; 1st wife, Dorothy; sons, Michael (Genine), David (Diane), William (Deonne); daughters, Susan (Doug), Rosemary (Dave), Carol (Tom), Julie (Jim), Maryann (Lance), Kathy, Diane (Mike); 19 grandchildren; his beloved dog, Keeper; too many other friends and cohorts to mention. Dad was a hard worker, jack of all trades, loved the outdoors, avid fisherman & hunter, loved his dogs. Lived his last years in his beloved mountains in Montana. Will be remembered for his colorful language and numerous adventures. Life will not be the same without you, Dad. We will always miss you. ``Yam!'' Memorial service Wed., July 3, from 6-7 PM at the Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel, 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins.

Published on July 2, 2002