KILMARNOCK, Virginia
CASKIE, Donald Fariss, 81, of Weems and Urbanna, Va., died July 23, 2013. He is survived by his children, Donald R. Caskie and his fiancee, Beth Lloyd, of Virginia Beach, Va., David M. Caskie of Philadelphia, Pa., Susan F. Caskie and her partner, Cary, of Richmond, Va., Daniel L. Caskie and his wife, Tammy, of Richmond, Va., and Katherine C. Lurtz and her husband, Matt, of Denver, Colo.; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Caskie was a retired civil engineer with C & P and Bell Atlantic phone companies. He was a retired Air Force lieutenant and jet fighter pilot. He was a member of the Northern Neck Rotary and served on the vestry at Grace Episcopal Church. He was an avid fisherman, animal lover and golfer, and enjoyed woodworking. Services will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 1059, Kilmarnock, Va.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Don was a very person at Verizon. He used to call me "Karen" for a long time in Engineering. It was so cute! So sorry to hear of his passing.
Carmen Molina
July 24, 2013 | Glen Allen, VA
Sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was my first boss at the telephone company. He gave me a lot of great advice over the years but one thing really stuck with me. He told me if you can't plan a site meeting somewhere near the river on a Friday afternoon, you just were not doing your job right.Great advice from a great guy.
Jim Peace
July 24, 2013 | Henrico, VA
Susan ~ you are in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of your father.
Mike Cushnie
July 24, 2013 | Glen Allen, VA
Kathy and all the Caskies, I send you my love and prayers, with sorrow for your loss. Your dad was quite a man and I hold him and all of you in my heart and memories with great fondness! Love,
Cassandra (Williamson) Droujinsky
July 24, 2013 | Mechanicsville, VA
Don was a good friend to Rotary and its members. He has been missed in his long illness and will be more greatly now. I share your grief on the loss of a friend.
Roy Cameron
July 24, 2013 | White Stone, VA
Sincere condolences. Though he will be greatly missed - Don will always live in our hearts - forever!
Jana Leigh Bridgman
July 24, 2013 | Richmond, VA
Susan, Tom and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. He and I worked together at Bell Atlantic (now Verizon). He was a wonderful, caring man. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love, Tom & Andrea Gordon
Andrea Gordon
July 24, 2013 | Mechanicsville, VA
I am sorry for the loss of your dad and friend. I worked with Don for many years at C&P and with him on the Oyster Festival in the early '80s. He will be missed.
Judi Eagles Messer
July 24, 2013 | Henrico, VA
Kathy - I was sorry to read about your father passing. Know that you and your family are surrounded by the love of friends and His love. May you have a real sense of God's presence as you trust Him for gentle comfort and peace. With love
Betsy Hartz
July 24, 2013 | Henrico, VA