Obituary of Daniel Bastion

Daniel Dean "Red" Bastion 90, of Stewart Road, Horseheads, NY passed away on June 1, 2013 in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 16, 1923 near Roaring Branch, in McNett Township, Pa., a son of the late Guy T. and Mary Elnora (Carey) Bastion. Daniel was married to Thressa I. (Guisewhite) Bastion on March 20, 1944. They were married 58 years, until Thressa's death in 2002. Daniel retired in 1983 from Facet Enterprises in Elmira, NY where he was employed for 30 years. Daniel enjoyed bowling, was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife and nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children: Daniel (Ann) Bastion Jr. of Los Lunas, NM, William (Sharon) Bastion of Pine Valley, NY, Sharon (John) Hermans of Arlington, Texas, Diana Bastion of Odessa, NY, David (Sara) Bastion of Jamestown, NY, Linda Bastion of Elmira, NY, Patricia (Ken) DeYoung of Missoula MT, Keith Bastion of Horseheads, NY, Holly Bastion of Shakopee, MN, sixteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home in Montour Falls, NY for calling hours on Friday, June 7, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers family requests memorial donations may be made to Care First Corning, NY which provides Hospice services to Schuyler, Chemung and Steuben, New York Counties. To send the family a condolence, please visit www.vedderandscottfuneralhome.com