Jack Bastin, 94, longtime Aberdeen resident, beloved father, grandpa and great-grandpa passed away peacefully in Tumwater, Washington. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington, to Walter and Eliza Bastin.

Jack graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1943. He served as a radio mechanic in the Army Air Force during WWII, graduated from CWU and taught school for many years. “Mr. B” taught industrial arts at both Miller and Hopkins Jr. High, headed the Lettermen’s Club and coached track until his retirement in 1982. In addition, he served many years as both unit and camp director at Camp Bishop.

Jack married Barbara Wilkinson in 1947. They are survived by two sons, Brink (Janet) Bastin and Brad (Sharon) Bastin all of Olympia, two daughters, Rebecca (Michael) Wilson of Redmond, Washington and Jana (Brent) Christensen of Rochester, Washington, 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack later married Betty Jo McGregor in 1993. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara, his wife Betty Jo, his brother Leonard and sister-in-law Helen.

Jack was a member of the Aberdeen Elks Lodge 593, the United Methodist Church and Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. He was passionate about spending time with family, dancing, clam digging, wood working, class reunions and his garden. He also enjoyed traveling during his retirement years.

A private graveside ceremony will take place at Fern Hill Cemetery. A celebratory gathering will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Aberdeen Elks Club, 1712 S. Boone St., Aberdeen. All are invited to come and share stories.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Alzheimer’s Research Foundation or to a chrity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.