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Casey Versteeg Obituary

Casey Lee Versteeg, 56, died at home Dec. 23, 2010 after a battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 27, 1954 in Des Moines, IA to Ada Blanch and Henry ''Larry'' Versteeg. After completing an Auto Mechanic Training program at Des Moines Area Comm. College he went on to work in IA, CA and OK with his final place of employment at the City of Midwest City Fleet Maint. Casey took great pride in his work and attained the level of Nissan Master Tech and was ASE and EVT Certified. He could fix anything mechanical. Casey greatly enjoyed riding dirt bikes, owning and showing horses, playing guitars, and racing RC cars and planes. He was a loved husband and father leaving behind his wife of 19 years, Cheryl, daughter Bobbi Tilton of Sacramento, CA, son Casey Joel of Oxnard, CA, daughter Brianna and son Alexander of Arcadia, OK, mother Ada Blanch of Kansas, OK, and sister Donna Heaton of Murrieta, CA. He is preceded in death by his daughter Lisa, father Larry, brother Otis ''Dutch'', and sister Terry Long. A Memorial will be held Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 at the Midwest City Nick Harroz Community Center from 3-5pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Companion Hospice Foundation.

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Published by Oklahoman on Dec. 30, 2010.

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November 28, 2011

my condolences to caseys family, rest in pease old friend. i knew casey as a teen in des moine iowa in 1970s. Julie Parker Goodman....

January 13, 2011

Casey, We will miss you, Even though we were a long way from each other in distance, but always close in our hearts, until we meet again.RIP,,,, Dannie and Cindy Boatright

Terry Miller

January 6, 2011

Casey, Rest In Peace. Your fight is now complete. Steve and I will always remember waterskiing with you, Cheryl and the kids.

Cheryl our thoughts and prayers are with you.

casey versteeg

January 6, 2011

i love you dad

January 2, 2011

Cheryl, you have been so strong for Casey and the kids thru his illness. I truly admire your strength and stability you have had for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom Owen

December 31, 2010

Casey my Dear Friend you wil always be with me,.................let me know if you run into Lennon, Hendrix and, you know the Gang in common. Cheryl and kids, we will always be here for you, if you need we are there indeed.

Tom Owen

December 31, 2010

Peace my Friend you will always be with me..................... and to the Family we are always here for you guys. Tom and the Family

Debra McCallum

December 30, 2010

Casey was so nice to Jon and Kyle on scout camping trips. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. Debra, Mark, Jon, and Kyle

Kathleen and Adrian Vaughn

December 30, 2010

We love you all and will miss Casey very much. Your in our hearts always.

December 30, 2010

Casey,
A good friend and great technician, you will be missed.
craig davis

Cendie Moore

December 30, 2010

Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in peace Casey.

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