Louise Hilma Naumann Bastow, age 93, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed from this life to the next on July 8, 2018, surrounded by family.
Louise was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19, 1925, along with her twin brother, Arthur, while their parents were traveling from California to Utah. Louise’s parents were Max Oswin and Frieda Hilma Knorr Naumann. After living in California for a few years, they moved back to Utah where Louise graduated from West High School.
On April 30, 1943, Louise married Russell Homer Bastow, just a few days before he was inducted into the United States Army. They were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. During their 72 years of marriage, Louise and Homer were blessed with three sons, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Their first son, Jeffery, was born while Homer was serving in WW II’s Pacific Theatre with distinction. Louise demonstrated her great work ethic by caring for Jeff while working diligently to save money and buying furniture as a surprise for Homer upon his return. After the war, the family lived in Santa Paula, California where sons, Stephen and Brent were born. Upon their return to Utah, they lived in Salt Lake City, later moving to Holladay where they resided for nearly 60 years.
Louise was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held numerous callings throughout the years, including Stake Primary President in the Salt Lake Pioneer Stake. Louise was talented in needlework and many lovely pieces graced their home. She loved gardening and filled their yard with beauty. Louise worked at ZCMI/Macy’s for over 35 years as a valued employee.
Louise is survived by sons Jeffery Lynn (Candy) Bastow and Brent Homer (Joy) Bastow, of Salt Lake City, and daughter-in-law Karen Bastow, currently of London, England. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Homer Bastow, her son, Stephen Russell Bastow, and her twin brother, Arthur Naumann. She is also survived by a sister Eleanor (Arnold) Conrad, Salt Lake City, and brother, Melvin Naumann, Winnemucca, Nevada.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. A visitation is planned for Friday evening 6-8 at the same location.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Frederick Gottlieb and also the Huntsman Cancer Institute for their compassionate and loving care.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in memory of Louise Bastow, online at huntsmancancer.org or or by mail to the Hunstman Cancer Foundation, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
