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In Memory Of

Cathy Bastian, age 71, of Miles City.

March 14, 1954 – May 25, 2025

Cathy Anette Bastian, age 71, passed away at the Advanced Care Hospital of Montana on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in the presence of her loving family.

Cathy Bastian was born on March 14, 1954, in Miles City, the daughter of Ralph and Alice (Greenfield) Weyerbacher. She was the oldest of three children (Peggy Hirsch and Cody Weyerbacher) and grew up on a farm in Kinsey, MT. Childhood was filled with many farm life adventures. Some of her fondest memories growing up were with her Grandma Antionette Weyerbacher. Cathy would tell stories of how Grandma would sneak sweet treats to her and her sister, Peggy. Cathy attended grade school in Kinsey and high school in Miles City. She graduated Salutatorian in 1972 from Custer County District High School. Jim and Cathy were high school sweethearts (Jim swears she hated him half of the time) and married on July 21, 1972. Children soon followed: Chris, Amber, Wendy, Karin, Megan, Timothy, and Daniel. God had three special gifts in store for Cathy and Jim. Three of their children (Amber, Wendy and Daniel) were born with a rare chromosome disorder (that was later named The Bastian Syndrome) and would require extra special attention and care. Cathy worked as a full time Mom until all the kids were old enough to attend school. It was at this time, Cathy started working at Reynolds Market as the store secretary and jill-of-all-trades. She was Jim’s right hand lady at the store. Cathy was known for her kindness, great smile, contagious laugh, and a huge heart. She always wanted to help people, especially children. She would always go around saying “Don’t steal my blessings!” if people wouldn’t accept her acts of kindness. Children knew Cathy in two ways: a Kindergarten aide (with Sherri Henderson’s Kindergarten Class) and the giver of suckers/treats from the Reynolds Store Office. Cathy LOVED being a Kindergarten aide. She took on the role of Grandma Cathy and loved those students like her very own. Cathy was a strong advocate for special needs children and often acted as a resource for assisting families in need. Cathy’s last job was that of the church secretary at Grace Bible Church. She carried on her tradition of giving out candy to the children but also took over the very important role of the church greeter. She was the first and last face everyone saw coming or going from the church. She always had a friendly smile and responded with sensitivity and grace.

Cathy’s delights in life were Christian music, Jesus, and loving on people. She loved all her friends and family. She was easy to talk to, sincere, and genuine. People were naturally drawn to her and knew she would be their friend. Cathy LOVED her children, grandchildren, and most of all her husband, Jim.

Cathy is survived by her husband Jim Bastian (married just shy of 53 years; children Chris (Cassie) Bastian of Casselton ND, Karin (Scott) Helmig of Warrenton, MO, Megan (Kyle) Oliver of Waterloo, IA, and Timothy (Mandi) Bastian of Miles City; siblings Peggy (Larry) Hirsch of Kinsey and Cody (Toni) Weyerbacher of Kinsey; along with 17 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Alice Weyerbacher, in-laws Elwyn and Evelyn Bastian, children Amber, Wendy and Daniel, and granddaughter Annaleigh.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family plot of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday June 2, 2025

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Tuesday June 3, 2025

Grace Bible Church

3505 Stower St

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Following the Service

Tuesday June 3, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Rd.

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday June 2, 2025

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Tuesday June 3, 2025

Grace Bible Church

3505 Stower St

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Following the Service

Tuesday June 3, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Rd.

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. What a wonderful lady! She loved deeply and was loved so deeply!
    She will be missed deeply!

  3. I am so very sorry for your lose. I will miss my good friend, her wonderful smile and her contagious laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  4. Oh my goodness, Jim. I am so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. I hate to think of how many years I have known her. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts.

    As always,
    Tom Zuelke

  5. Our Hearts are so sadden by your loss Jim and Family Praying God to give each and everyone Strength now and in the days to come God has gain another Angel RIP Cathy

  6. Jim and family,

    I’m so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. You are in my prayers.

    Always,
    Mary Bagley

  7. Jim and family so sorry to hear the news of Cathy’s passing. She always made everyone feel so welcome. We will all miss her wonderful smile and her giggle. May she rest in peace.

  8. Cathy was my 2nd longest friend on this earth. We lost an amazing woman. I’m sure that I will never meet anyone else like her.

    Cathy, we will have that party and reunion that we talked about Saturday. I can only imagine the reunion that you are having now in heaven. I love you now and forever, my friend. ❤️

  9. Cathy personified laughter, love, and motherhood. Your loss is shared with the many friends you have in Miles City.

  10. Jim and family
    I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
    I grew to love Cathy, working with her at Reynolds.
    Her laughter and enthusiasm was infectious
    Jeff and Shawna Gustad

  11. Jim and family, so sorry to hear about Cathy, our prayers are with your family.

  12. Jim and family im so sorry for the loss of cathy ..she was a neat lady .. my thoughts and prayers go out to u all. Never forget the memorys over the many yrs. .. my thoughts and prayers to u all at this time of grieving .

  13. Sorry for your loss Jim. May God give you peace knowing she is up in Heaven.

  14. To the Bastian family: heaven gained another special angel. I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Keeping all of u in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  15. The world would be a better place if we had more people like Cathy.
    Godspeed Jim!

  16. Jim and family, So so sorry to hear about Cathy’s passing. She was always so friendly and her smile so warm . I know The Lord will lead you through this valley. I pray for comfort and peace from Christ Jesus will give you strength and spread His wings of love around you. God Bless, Linda Cory

  17. Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  18. Prayers and condolences for Cathy’s family at this time and in the days to come.
    May you take comfort in many special memories! She was a special lady!

  19. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  20. What a sweet,compassionate, loving soul heaven gained. So sorry to Jim and all her family. What a reunion it must be for her to reunite with those kids she took such amazing care of. Our prayers.

  21. Mama Bastian was one of the kindest humans I knew. I looked up to her as a youth and into adulthood. Sending my deepest condolences to her family. May her memory be a blessing.

  22. Jim and family- we are so very sorry for your loss. Cathy will be deeply missed. She was an amazing lady.

  23. Bastian family,
    Denise and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. We hadn’t known she was so ill so this was a shock to us. Our thoughts are with you.

  24. Cathy was such a a genuine and kind lady! She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. My prayers are with all of you. She will make Heaven an even more amazing place!

  26. The world is a little less bright without Cathy. She just had a way with her smile and demeanor to make you feel better. Sincere condolences to you Jim and all your family

  27. Jim and all the Bastian family, we are so very sorry that you lost Cathy..sending love, prayers and hugs your way.
    God bless💔

  28. I will always remember Mama Cathy for being a fierce prayer warrior, who prayed me through so much. Her wisdom, comforting hugs, and bright smile will be so incredibly missed. Praying for Jim and the entire family during this time of loss…but what a reunion she is having in Heaven!

  29. I loved cathe she was a godly woman I loved when she told her devotions at moms group see you in heaven some day

  30. Jim and the rest of the Bastian family, I am so sorry to hear about Cathy’s passing. She was an amazing person and am sorry for your loss.

  32. Jim and family so sorry for your loss. She was so fun to work with and I just told a story about her the other day. She was an amazing individual. God’s blessings through this difficult time.

  34. Sending warm prayers for peace! Cathy was always a ray of sunshine when e would see her at Reynolds.

  35. What a loss to all who knew her & the hole her passing is leaving. She was an extra special lady & friend especially during a time of personal hardship. She was always there to listen & give a kind word of support. I bet she’s having a great time in heaven! Prayers to each of her family left behind. May God wrap His arms around you & give you peace.

  36. Jim and family
    So sorry to hear about Cathy. Loved working with her at reynolds . She will be missed greatly. Prayers to all of you

    Bonnie

  37. Jim and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Cathy! She was such a shining star.

  38. What a precious gift she was to us on earth. She had the biggest, kindest heart! She will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family. May all the moments shared be the memories that bring comfort during this time of loss.

  39. My thoughts are with you all..Cathy was one of the kindest people I have ever met..Her smile was contagious..Big hug to you Jim

  40. Cathy was so special to me and so many other mamas in our Bible study. She changed my life. I love you Cathy.

  43. My thoughts and prayers to Kathy’s family. I was so sorry to hear this. She aways had a smile on her face and always said Hi when I would see her . I work at EMI .Mom worked at the high school with the Wendy and Amber .That’s where I first met Kathy was with my mom. She will be missed .

  44. Thank you Cathy for being so much fun to work with and laugh with. I know you’re in a place that you’ll meet up with all of your loved ones and all be together. Love you for just being iconic<3-toni r

  46. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Cathy’s family. We celebrate with her joy of meeting her Savior, but also care about the sense of loss that is being experienced by those whom she loved and loved her. Big hugs to you all.

  48. To all of Cathy’s Family, What a nice lady. She always had a smile and a positive word to say. She was a hard worker and knew her job well. She was a wonderful family person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and for much time to come.

  49. So very sad to hear of her passing..Another Angel in heaven. Prayers for Jim and his family…Cathy always had a wonderful smile ever time I would see her at Reynolds
    She will be deeply missed

  50. Dear Jim & family, My sincere sympathy on the loss of Cathy in your lives. She was the sweetest lady. My prayers are with you and your family.
    Mary Ann Liles

  51. Jim..so sad to hear of Cathy’s passing…Heaven has received another angel. Always remember Cathy,s smile when I would see her at Reynolds

  53. Tom and Marie Nelson says
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you all for your loss of your loved one. God be with you all during this time of grief.

  55. Jim and family, My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you as you grieve the loss of your lovely wife,mother and grand mother.
    Just remember the good times you all had as a family.May God Bless and comfort you all during this difficult time and the days ahead.
    With Love and prayers
    June Opp

  56. I am so sorry for your loss. Cathy was a true treasure and the most caring and lovely person I ever met . I enjoyed visiting with her at Reynolds . She will be missed by all .

  57. We are so saddened to hear this and our hearts go out to all of you! Keep all your
    precious memories close to your heart and know she is dancing in Heaven with all the angels.

  58. I did not know Cathy personally (i think we smiled at one another if our eyes met at Reynolds), but through the years what I saw and heard caused me to admire her and respect her faith, her love, her strength through adversity and sorrow. Sorry for your loss..

  59. Jim, Family and all my Cousins Friends.
    I just read all the amazing memories from you all.
    Kathy and I had great memories when we saw each other at Grandma Weyerbacher’s Farm.
    Those fun and exciting times we shared at the Kinsey Farm remain in my mind and will be remembered in my heart for ever. Your Smile and infectious Laugh were so precious to me. The fun adventures we went on at the farm, collecting eggs for Grandma and just hanging out will remain with me forever. ❤️🤗

  60. Such a lovely person and beautiful family. Sending prayers of comfort and peace to the whole Bastian family. My God hold you close during this time.

  61. Oh my goodness, you’re plate had been so full. I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing she’s at peace. I’m sure we will see each other soon. Until then many hugs.
    The Harbaughs

  62. I can only imagine her joy at meeting Jesus! And..those sweet family members and so many loved ones that had gone before her!
    What an amazing woman, she shined always for Jesus!
    May we all do the same ❤️!
    Praying peace and comfort for you Jim , kids, and grands!
    Every day is one day closer to our reunion with her!!
    Much love and hugs!!!

  63. Cathy, may you rest in peace. No words can express the admiration we have for what a fabulous person and life long example of the epitome of love. You loved everyone you met even if they didn’t or couldn’t return your love – a rare asset given to only a special few on this earth. Watching your tenderness affect so many leaves a legacy for us all. May God continue to be with Jim and all of your families – biological or beyond. We will miss your true beauty and love to us all.

  64. Jim and Family So sorry for your Great loss !Kathy was Beautiful lady inside and out!! She was true meaning of a Christian!”We shall see her soon !!

  65. Cathy was so loved by so many of us and will be missed terribly. I loved all the stories Cathy would tell and I was always in awe how she took care of Amber, Wendy and Daniel and never ever complained. And Cathy always delighted in their accomplishments!! I will miss her so much and my heart hurts for all of you. Love to you.

  66. Karin and family—
    Loads of hugs and prayers of swift peace and loving comfort to you all. I didn’t have the privilege to know your mama, but do know how it feels to lose a parent way sooner than we wanted. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow…. <3

  67. So sorry for your loss. Momdelivered mail out to Kinsey for years.

  68. To all of Cathy’s family—I never saw her without a smile I. Her face. She radiated the joy and love of Jesus. My sympathy and prayers for all of you in the days to come.

  69. No matter how your day was going at Reynolds seeing Cathy made it better.

  70. Our thoughts and prayer are with your families. Cathy was a great lady and had the best smile.

  71. Cathy had such a winning smile that embraced all of us. Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.

  72. Jim and family, I am so saddened to see the loss of Cathy. She was one SPECIAL lady. I always admired her positive attitude and great smile. She will be missed. Prayers for your family.

  73. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Cathy had a rare, gentle kindness that touched everyone who knew her. I’m so grateful I had the chance to get to know her during my time with her as a mentor at Grace — her faith, warmth, and quiet strength left a lasting impression on me. My heartfelt condolences to her entire family. While she will be deeply missed, there is comfort in knowing she is home with the Lord, surrounded by His perfect peace. May God’s love bring strength and comfort to her family in the days ahead, and may her legacy of grace and faith continue to inspire us all.

  74. To Cathy’s family, We are so sorry for Cathy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you . Bill and Ronda Griffin

  75. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Cathy always had that special smile and infectious laugh.

  76. With tears in my eyes, I think of Cathy, Jim & all their children, as I write. This “Woman More Precious Than Jewels” (a Bible study we did together), was so wise in her intelligence, medical, relationships, business, handling home affairs, children, humility, & mostly Spiritual knowledge in life! God Blessed her so! She & Jim were rocks in dealing with their life. I’m not sure which was the strongest…God was, because they both relied on Him as The Rock! I was thinking that she is now in Heaven with their other children, & she is so happy! I bet God put her in charge of all those “Little Angels” to love on. And what a fine job she will do! May Father God carry you, Jim & Kids through these hard days ahead to His Peace & Calm & Loving memories of your Wife, Mother & Grandmother! 🩵

  77. “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). May your memories, love, tears, and faith sustain you through this sad time.

  78. Was so sorry to hear about Cathy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. She was a very special lady.

  79. Cathy was such a sweet person. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word of encouragement.Thoughts and prayers with you all.

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