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Cleo Casey Obituary
CASEY,Cleo I.
(Age 93)
Entered into rest on February 12th, 2011. She is survived by her children: Betty McDonald of Spokane, WA and Neil Card of Hiawassei, GA; eleven grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; seven great- great-grandchildren; and by her sisters Nola (Leroy) Imus and Charlotte (Paul) McLucas. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Foster Card, in 1974; her second husband, Bill Casey, in 1998; her daughter, Darlene Gilbert, in 1998; and by one sister and two brothers. Cleo was born in LaCrosse, WA to William and Florence Pintler in 1917. She married Foster Card in 1939. She resided in Newman Lake, WA where she raised her three children. In 1959 she married Bill Casey. She worked various jobs throughout Spokane including that as a caregiver, waitress, and cook. In 1984, she and Bill moved to Clarkston, WA. She returned to Spokane in 2001 after Bill had passed away. Cleo enjoyed gardening, painting, art classes, crocheting, traveling, and church socials. Her most special moments were the precious times spent with her family. She was a thoughtful, sweet, and loving mother who will be greatly missed. Visitation for Cleo will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA. A funeral service will take place on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
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Nola
February 23, 2011
Just a few memories I fondly remember when I was about 3 or 4 years old, was sitting in the old galvanized tub and Cleo giving me a bath, we had sweet smelling bubbles galore, what fun that was. She always made it so special.
After curling her hair with the curling iron for the Saturday night dance and house party at our family’s home, to appease me, she curled mine, too. This was not an electric iron, but heated in the lampshade of a lighted kerosene lamp. However, once accidentally it burned the tip of my ear, just something that one never forgets. But I had curly hair………..and Cleo enjoyed dancing the night away to the music of local musicians.
Standing over the wood cook stove helping Mom cook pancakes, bacon, and eggs, for a family of eight. Oatmeal was a given. There was always work to be done on the family farm.
Cleo was a caring and forgiving person. She was a hard worker, yet when her time came, she took pride in the little things that made her special, jewelry, Avon fragrances, and little extras dear to her. And I must say she carried the beauty of growing old, gracefully.
When I visited Cleo in the nursing home if it was Wednesday at 3 p.m. I would find her in the activity room playing Bingo. Not 1 card, but 2 at a time. Surprisingly as I just observed her, she never missed a number that matched her card. And quite frequently she won a prize, most often she chose jewelry, and had quite a collection at that. This went on until the last couple of months. Some days there was not a lot to visit about, but she always enjoyed a back rub with lotion from her nightstand. And I enjoyed that, too. And gave me a smile.
Dave and Jeri Rae
February 21, 2011
Love you very much grandma. Dave and Jeri
Angie Owens
February 21, 2011
I have so many really dear memories of Grandma that I will cherish forever. One of the really valuable lessons I learned from her is acceptance. Grandma had this ability to accept the things she couldn't change. She accepted unpleasantness and she would get past it that way. I love you Grandma and miss you terribly. God please hold her close in your loving arms. Amen
Betty McDonald
February 20, 2011
In loving memory of my Mom. You were always so caring and loving, and no matter what you were always there for us. You will be in my heart forever and forever. Now I will think of you floating on the wings of Jesus with Darline. Love you Mom forever,Your Daughter,Betty
Bob and Julie McCallum
February 19, 2011
We have so many memories of Cleo's warm, loving nature. Her love for her family and her courage in the midst of hardship are to be respected. She was an example of a caring love for all who knew her.
February 18, 2011
My dear Sis Cleo. I'll think of you every day.
Love you,
Charlotte
Nola and LeRoy Imus
February 18, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Betty McDonald
February 17, 2011
Love you Mom.
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