William Bill and Lois Hastings

Bill and Lois passed away on February 10, 2013 and February 16, 2013 at their home after 59 years of marriage.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Blessing, pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, Louisiana and a cousin of Bill's. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

A rosary will be recited at 4:30 pm Friday at Claybar Funeral Home followed by visitation from 4 to 9:30 pm.

Lois was born in St. Louis County, Missouri on March 12, 1933. She was the daughter of Aloys and Catherine Campbell Thierheimer. Lois went to work at Crown Zellerbach after her first two sons were born. She loved her job and the challenges it brought. Lois went from receptionist to senior accountant and retired after 23 years. She loved to sew, cook, listen to music, watch movies and read novels, magazines and the back of cereal boxes. Lois loved life and her husband and children. She had every woman's dream to love and be loved. Her legacy was teaching her four children to love as she did.

Bill was born in Galveston on December 1, 1929. He was the only son of Ida Lee Sims and William Hastings, Jr. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was an operator at Firestone for 35 years. He loved games of all kinds: basketball, football, bowling, racquetball, handball, horseshoes and tennis. Bill also enjoyed western and science fiction movies. Bill was a kind and considerate man and was loved by all who truly knew him. He loved playing poker with his friends and attending the Firestone coffees to see his old friends.

Bill and Lois enjoyed taking trips on their motorcycles along the gulf coast, building a beach house together, going to the movies and visiting their children.

Bill and Lois are survived by their children, Mark Hastings and his wife, Jerri of Sugarland, David Hastings of West Orange, William Joseph Hastings IV and wife, Yvette of Austin and Vally and husband, Lee of Houston; six grandchildren, David Hastings, Mitchell Hastings, Laura DeJesus, Luis Hastings, Jenna Hastings and Angie Hastings; and four great-grandchildren, Megan Hastings, Brady Hastings, Avery Hastings and Hudson DeJesus. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Ercil Owen of Magnolia Springs; and sister-in-law, Frances Thierheimer of Kirbyville.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Hastings; brother, Terry Thierheimer; and sister, Gail Owen. Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Greg Owen, John Owen, Tommy Owen, Ercil Owen, Chris Thierheimer, David Hastings, Luis Hastings and John DeJesus. Honorary Pallbearers will be Shep Shepard, Bill Ernst, Lani Geldard, Tommy Miller, Ray Whiteley, Dale Stark, Jim Hunter and Jim Arnaud.

The family wishes to say a special thank you to Brittney Permenter and Ashley Allen for the extraordinary care they gave our parents. The love and compassion they gave Mom and Dad will be forever remembered.

Condolences

Anonymous February 25, 2013

Dear Hasting Family, My heart and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Your parents were such a precious couple. And, it has been my joy to know them. They will be greatly missed!##imported-begin##Sherrie Loncon, LVN##imported-end##

Anonymous February 22, 2013

I had the pleasure of taking care of Mr. Hastings at Harbor Hospital. He was like a gentle giant. He fought long and hard and shed some tears while there thinking about his wife. I remember one time we had to quit talking about her because his heart start##imported-begin##Missy Flowers##imported-end##

Anonymous February 22, 2013

My prayers are with the family.##imported-begin##Delena Hastings Clark##imported-end##

Anonymous February 21, 2013

Mark and Dave, I was sorry to hear of your loss. It seems unfair to lose both parents so close together but I'm sure the Lord knew what he was doing. I think of you often and hope your families find peace during this sad time.##imported-begin##Paula Reeves Hill##imported-end##

Anonymous February 20, 2013

The Hastings Family… We are sadden to learn of the passing of two charter members of Alamo Street. Very few of the families that moved there in the 50s remain, but the memories of the great times we shared on that street are irreplaceable. Your ##imported-begin##Shepherd and Roberts##imported-end##

Anonymous February 20, 2013

To the Hastings family, even though i didnt know this couple they must have been very special for the good lord to take this couple six days apart. may god be with each of you at this time of need. bill and lois are in a better place making you another ##imported-begin##melissa##imported-end##

Anonymous February 20, 2013

So sadden to hear of the loss of two very sweet and caring people.My prayers to the family and to the ones I got to meet in the short time I worked for them God Bless all of you at this time##imported-begin##Lynda Blaylock##imported-end##

Anonymous February 20, 2013

Hastings Family, I recall the lovely family on Alamo Dr., just down the street from my home. I remember babysitting for Mark & Dave and, later seeing Susan and Bill growing up. My condolences to your family. Your parents were a wonderful couple.##imported-begin##Becky Smith Galey##imported-end##

Anonymous February 19, 2013

Mark, Dave, Susan and Bill, our family's thoughts are with you all. Dad will miss Mr. Bill coming over with his coffee cup and sitting a spell on the porch. We are sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Denise Hunter##imported-end##