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JAMES PATRICK
CASEY
Dec. 22, 1928 - May 31, 2011
James Patrick Casey, 82, of Brawley passed away at home on May 31, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.
Pat was born December 22, 1928 in Brawley, California to Charles and Mary Casey. He attended Myron D. Witter, Barbara Worth Junior High, and graduated from Brawley Union High School in 1946. While at B.U.H.S., he excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was the starting tailback and safety in the inaugural Brawley / Central "Bell Game" in which Brawley was victorious. He still holds the B.U.H.S. basketball single game scoring record of 45 points. Proudly, he was inducted into the Imperial Valley Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on its first ballot. Pat graduated from Stanford University in 1951 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and was a member of the Stanford baseball team. Upon returning to the Valley, he married the love of his life, Nancy McClain on March 31, 1951. Pat then joined his father in the family farming business for 20 years. After farming, he earned his Master's Degree in Education from Whittier College. He taught at Westmorland Elementary School for 3 years and then became principal / superintendent at Mulberry School for 17 years where he also taught and coached numerous championship teams. Pat was an avid sports fan. He loved to follow Brawley High, Stanford and Notre Dame football. One of his favorite pastimes was going out to view the family farm. He was known for his sharp wit, compassion and sense of fairness for all. He loved spending time with his eight children and seventeen grandchildren, especially watching and supporting them in their many activities. Family was the centerpiece of his life.
Pat is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Nancy. He is also survived by his eight children, Patrick Jr., Thomas, Craig and wife Mary Lu, Julie Steimel and husband Paul, Mary Beth Kelley and husband Kevin, Matthew and wife Elizabeth, Chris, and Carol Kline and husband Doug. Grandchildren include Hannah, Chloe and Lindsey Casey, Kaitlen Miller; Josh, Tyler and Sarah Steimel; Kathleen, Kevin and Maureen Kelley; Amanda, Alan, Aidan and Ava Casey; Karlee, Dougie and Casey Kline; sister Mary Dessert and brother Mike Casey, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Services will be held Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Pat's name to the Brawley Union High School Athletic Department or local charities of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Casey
Suzy Schneider
June 18, 2011
So many happy memories surround the Casey family - I loved being a guest in their home. I will always recall Mr. Casey with newspaper in his hands greeting me with a witty remark, teasing or challenge to get me to respond as I walked through the room. He made me feel welcome in his wonderful, energetic household. May you be with God.
Elias Chairez
June 16, 2011
My condolences to the Casey Family. I was a student of his at Mulberry. He was, to this day, one of the best instructors I had in all my education, and not to mention coach. He will be missed.
Kevin O'Brien
June 16, 2011
To the Casey family
So sorry to hear about Mr. Casey, he was great person and I am glad to have met him, he went to school with my mother, and she would always say how great of athlete he was in school. May god bless all of you.
June 15, 2011
Uncle Pat was a great uncle. He and Aunt Nancy always made us feel so welcome when we came to Brawley. We always wanted to stay there and not go home. Uncle Pat was a good man who was first and foremost, a family man. He was a hard worker, extremely fair to others and had a good moral compass. He was supportive and encouraging of others endeavors and if you earned his praise, you really felt as if you had accomplished something. I loved listening to his stories and just sitting around talking with him. He was an extremely smart man and was fun to discuss politics with. I will really miss Uncle Pat and I feel priviledged to have known him. My love to Aunt Nancy and all of my cousins......you are the best. Cousin Vicky
June 13, 2011
Casey family, I knew your father for a short time but saw what a great teacher, father, grandfather he was. Tom was one of the best recievers and baseball players BUHS had and you could tell Mr. Casey was proud of all his children and grandchildren's achievements. I am thinking of your family and knowing your strong family, will find peace knowing what a great legacy he left behind. Your friend, Thomas Brittain
Lara Yturralde
June 13, 2011
Dear Craig, Marilu, Matt, Liz, Carol & Doug and the entire Casey family,
We are saddened by the loss of your beloved father. May God bless you all. Take comfort in family. Respectfully,
Toni (+Fred), Lara, Lisa, Dr. Fred, Dr. Jennifer Yturralde, and kids
Donna Johnson
June 12, 2011
Dear Caseys-
I just heard about Pat's death yesterday. I'm so sorry. My fondest memory of Pat was how patiently he answered my endless questions when Tommy & I would ride along with him out to check the farm. He was my answer guy. I'm praying for God's comfort for all of you.
Donna Benson Johnson
FRED BUTLER
June 11, 2011
TO CRAIG and CASEY FAMILY, I remember the times sitting around the fireplace in the living room and listening to words of wisdom and the importance of sharing from a very intelligent, prolific and down to earth dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere condolences from my family to yours.
Karen Tate
June 11, 2011
Dear Casey Family, Your dad was a great teacher and coach at Mulberry School.I was lucky enough to be on his girls softball teams through out my years there in the 70's, boy was he tough on us and I learned how to play ball because of him but, in order to win he had to be. He was a good teacher while looking over his glasses at us trying to keep us inline. He was a easy going man, a fare man and he will be missed by all who knew him. During football season I saw how proud he was to watch his grandsons play for Our Brawley Boys team. Blessings to You All, Karen Lynch, Mike, Cameron, Colton & Caston Tate
Frances Petty
June 10, 2011
to the Casey Family, my condolences. Mr. Casey was a wonderful teacher and person.
Patty Dewhurst
June 9, 2011
Dear Pat and Casey family - It was a pleasure to meet your Dad. He was full of life just a few years ago! I will always remember the great trip out to see the farm land. Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers and just wanted to send my deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
Patty Dewhurst
June 9, 2011
To the entire Casey family, we are praying for God to release your pain as Pat is now in Heaven and at peace. May you find comfort in knowing how many friends you have that are praying for you. Our daughter Kristine, now living in Texas, was classmates with Carol, and we know what a wonderful man your father was. He was definitely the Patriarch of the Casey Clann. God Bless and be with you all.
Kenneth & Sandra Plunkett
Kamay & Kenneth Paul, & Kristine Bourgeious.
June 8, 2011
Tommy Casey and family, We're very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. May he rest in peace. Prayers and Blessings for you and for all your family members during this difficult time....From THE CLASS OF 1972
Laurence Ligon
June 8, 2011
To Craig, Julie, MaryBeth and the Casey Family,
Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and I am sorry for your loss. Your father was a very nice guy. I have lots of memories of playing basketball in your backyard with your father and Craig. He was tough! But one thing I remember was that he treated me just like all the other kids and that meant a lot to me at that time. I wish I was in Brawley to celebrate his life with you, but I am in Maryland at present. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families now. Much love to you all.
Jenny Benavides
June 8, 2011
Julie,Craig&Carol, My condolences and prayers go out to you all and your families .With the unity that all your family has ,it will help you all to be strong at this time of sorrow. May God Bless You All. Love your Friend Jenny Benavides & Family
Arizaga Family
June 8, 2011
May God bless your family alway and especially in this time of great time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, we never had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Casey however my family and I did have the pleasure of getting to know Mary Beth, Katheleen, and Kevin, to have known them was a blessing. Rest assure Mr. Casey is in a better place where there is no more pain and where he will meet eternal life.
Doni Soukup
June 7, 2011
Carol and the Casey Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Casey. Pat and mom were always so good to my daughter Tiffani, many memoreies. Your family is so strong, your dad will never be forgotten but will be missed by all. luv you.
Alma Benavides
June 7, 2011
Thinking of all of you....
In your sadness, may there be hope...In your thoughts, may there be peace... In your heart, may there be healing and lots of treasured memories. May God bless all of you in this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Margaret Lauer Scheib
June 7, 2011
To all of the Casey Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of our cousin Pat Casey. I remember him as a very kind and gentle man and fun to visit with. We lived down in Brawley from '90 to '95, and got to know alot of your family during that time.
Blessings to you all - Margaret and Ken Scheib (Estelle Lauer's daughter and son-in law)
George & Lynee Pacheco
June 7, 2011
Carol and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Marshall & Amelia Felician
June 6, 2011
To All the Casey Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Give thanks to have had such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather whose full and bountiful life clearly reflects on his family and the people he touched.
The thoughts and prayers from many of your friends here in the school system are with you at this time of sorrow.
Janet and Daniel Thornburg
June 6, 2011
To Patrick and all the Casey's, we are sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful happy memories of your Dad comfort you in this time of sadness. Blessings to all of you.
Robert Claudio
June 6, 2011
To all of the Casey family, my deepest sympathies to all of you and may the warm memories of your Dad give you strength and hope during these difficult times. God bless you all.
Jim and Lauretta Taylor
June 6, 2011
To the Casey family: we are sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. I have known Pat since childhood since his mother and my mother, Bernece Butters) were best friends. Pat had a wonderful life and influenced many young people. May God comfort you with many joyful memories. sincerely Lauretta and Jim Taylor
Kathy Kellogg
June 5, 2011
Julie and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and each of your siblings. The loss of a father is great. I can only imagine what a huge influence he was to all of you, because just my small association with him was huge....Not being an athlete like a Casey he tried to help me!!! He was my friends Dad, my teacher and coach at Mulberry, he so tried to help me in softball, basketball but there was no hope, I always made the B team (barely) Julie I remember when we were driving to San Diego in my yellow bug, and he wanted to make sure we knew how to change a flat tire, I figured I had my triple A card, that was all I needed, yet he wouldn't let us leave your drive way until we could show him how to change a tire. I didn't even know where the jack was, he showed us and let us be on our way. You and Mary Beth came to him about your engagements close together and he said double or nothing and it was great!!! Remember life is eternal in heaven, no more pain only happiness.... Luv to all,Kathy Kellogg
Tammy Marler (Cummings)
June 5, 2011
Mary Beth and family, I am sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Mindy Phillips
June 5, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to all of you- Mindy Phillips
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