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Amy Marie Castner

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Central Washington University Eastern Washington University Shorewood High School

Amy Castner Obituary

Amy Marie CASTNER Amy was born 01/26/1980 and passed away 12/06/2002 at age 22 of a massive brain aneurysm, and we are all completely devastated. She is survived by her one year old son, Sterling Peyton Minor Castner; her father, Dr. Russell L. Castner (Svanhild Swasand Castner); her mother, Patricia J. Knight (Victor E. Knight); her sister, Emily Rose Castner and half-sister, Molly Knight; her grandparents, Richard & Barbara Johnson and her uncle, David R. Johnson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Neil and Marian Castner. Amy had led an extremely active life. She graduated from Shorewood High School, attended Eastern Washington University and Shoreline Community College. She was currently simultaneously finishing up degree programs at Shoreline Community College and at Central Washington University's extension program at Edmonds Community College in Law and Justice. Being very interested in police work and in helping people in the medical field, she had volunteered for the Edmonds Police Explorers for two years, with American Medical Response for two years, and with Northwest Hospital Emergency Room for two years. She also educated herself as a Certified First Responder and was a Registered Nursing Assistant. While attending school she also worked at many varied jobs, including Eastern Washington University Campus Police, Washington Dental Service, MacPherson Realty, as well as teaching swimming to children at Kidswim. Her personality and friendliness led her to attain new friends wherever she went. Her firecracker spirit will live on in all of us, as well as in those who received her organs. The loss to her family, friends and especially herself and her son are immeasurable. Her family has a terrible void in their lives and will deeply, deeply miss her forever. The family suggests memorials to a Trust Fund for her son, Sterling Peyton Minor Castner at Bank of America, Shoreline Branch. There will be a private family Entombment Service on Thursday, 12/12/02. A Memorial Service, open to all, will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, 12/13/02 at Triton Conference Center on the campus of Edmonds Community College, located at 20000 - 68th Ave. W. in Lynnwood, WA. Arrangements entrusted to Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Amy Castner

15 Entries

Lauren Morkert

October 27, 2020

Amy was one of my closest friends because we were roommates at EWU in 1999, and then roommates again in Spokane when she attended EWU in summer of 2000 and was a security guard. I knew her very well. It shook me. She was incredible. My dad erased the last message she left me on the answering machine. I never got to say goodbye because I was ill at the time of her memorial. I love her very much and she left a hole in my life. She was such an inspiration to me. She gave meaning to my life when I knew no one at EWU. There was nobody like her. She was fun, lived life like a free spirit. Amy made me who I am today. I'm thankful I knew her. I'll miss her always. It broke my heart to never see Amy again. I'm so sorry for her family's loss.

Douglas Nation

December 21, 2002

To the Castner family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are a wonderful family, and I wish the best for you in this trying time.

Elliot Strong

December 16, 2002

The news of Amy's death took my by complete surprise and really saddened me. I knew her from high school and Eric is a friend of mine; I am really sorry.

Holly Moore

December 13, 2002

We all here at Shoreline Community College are sadden by the loss of such an outstanding young woman and mother.

Pam and Keith Romeo

December 12, 2002

We are so sorry to hear about Amy. Our heart and prayers are with you.

Shaunna Harris

December 12, 2002

I knew Amy as an aquantence at Shorewood. I am friends with her best friend Sara and I grew up with Amy's son's father, Eric. Her and I share similar career intrests and I guess she was also in EMT school as I am. She was a great girl and will be deeply missed.

Jonathan Papac

December 12, 2002

Amy was a special person, a gentle soul and a good friend who touched the lives of those all around her. She will be dearly missed, and never forgotten.

Christi Ross

December 12, 2002

Amy was a kind and loving person. Her cheerfulness always brought a smile to my face. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace.

Michelle Adkins

December 12, 2002

Amy was a dear friend, someone who has spent a lot of time in my heart and thoughts.

She gave so much of herself to others, providing a smile on so many days, and will be missed by everyone she touched.

My heart goes out to you, and especially to her adorable son. May time help to fill the hole that has been left in all of us.

Jacob English

December 11, 2002

No words can begin to comprehend the great loss that we all feel with the passing of Amy from this world. All who knew her will be forever changed by this immense tragedy and the shock of such a loss, but we will also be changed for having the opportunity to befriend and learn from her. She leaves behind hundreds of people who will forever keep her in their minds and those of us who knew her best will have nothing but great and admirable stories to pass on to her beloved son Sterling. My heart felled sympathies go out to the Castner and Knight families, and may Amy live forever in your memories.

Jacob F. English

United States Department of Justice

Executive Office for Immigration Review

Trella Hastings

December 11, 2002

Russ,

I am so shocked and deeply sorry to learn of your Amy's untimely death. Life is so unfair at times. Having known you since I was your patient in dental school, I can see where she would get her warm and vibrant personality. I only hope and pray that you (and Pat) will find peace and healing that will allow you both to move on with a part of her in your hearts.

Prayerfully,

Trella Hastings

William Gilroy

December 11, 2002

Amy was a fine person and a fine friend. She will be missed by many.

Emily Burt

December 11, 2002

She was a dear friend and I am sure a wonderful sister and daughter. My sympathies to her family and friends. She brought light into many lives.

Sara Peake & Shawna Franzen

December 10, 2002

Amy was one of the most wonderful, genuine, caring, and intelligent people we have ever known. We will miss her tremendously. We will always treasure the friendship and love that she gave to us. Her memory will be alive in our hearts forever. Our thoughts go out to her family, friends, and beautiful son Sterling.

Lloyd Croskey

December 10, 2002

Dear Dr. Kastner you have my deepest sympathies. I am very sorry to hear about the great loss of your daughter. I pray that you and the rest of your family can somehow bear this awful burden.

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