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William Kassing Obituary
William Perry "Gramps" Kassing passed away Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer for over 4 years. Perry passed away in his home, surrounded by family and the love of his life Shirley "Bubba" Kassing. Although his time on earth was all too short, we find comfort in knowing he is home with his Heavenly Father and those who have passed before him. We love you Gramps!
Perry touched the life of everyone who knew him and had a special ability to comfort and bless everyone. He loved life and he loved people. If you knew Perry, you felt like you were the most important person in his life. He taught all of us that it's the relationships we build during our time on earth that matter most. His sense of humor and compassion for others were among his greatest traits. Always willing to lend an ear and offer his kind words or a timely poem allowed him to become "Gramps" to many.
Perry was a proud member of the U.S. Navy for 4 years serving as Hospital Corpsman. He was also a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in many capacities, including Bishop for over 5 years. He worked as an education specialist for over 30 years and was an accomplished author and poet.
Perry is preceded in death by his father, William Kassing and sister Flossie Hough. He is survived by his eternal companion Shirley Meyer Kassing, his mom Pearl Kassing, his brother Dallas (France) Kassing, his children Sheri Kassing, Brett (Lori) Kassing, Jason (Wendee) Kassing, Bonnie (Shawn) Palmer and Skip (Jami) Kassing. His legacy also includes 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and thousands of friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Anna C. Beck and Dr. Edward G. Hashimoto for their years of loving care and service.
The viewing will be held at Broomhead Funeral Home located at 12600 S. 2200 W. in Riverton UT from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, April 2nd.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd at 11:00 am at the Copperview LDS Stake Center located at 12154 S. 3600 W. Riverton UT where friends may call an hour prior. Interment services will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Riverton UT.
In lieu of flowers to the family please make a donation to Reel Recovery, a national non-profit organization that conducts free fly fishing retreats for men recovering from all forms of cancer. Donations can be made online at www.reelrecovery.org/donate or by phone at 800-699-4490.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Kassing
Tami Acord
April 7, 2012
Jason and Wendy, so sorry for your loss. He was a great patient and a wonderfully positive man and I am lucky to have known him. Xoxoxo.
Vannette Massey Ross
April 6, 2012
It has been a good number of years since we all lived in a once cozy little neighborhood. I remember that your home was always open and I felt welcome. I felt the influence of your goodness and I thank both Perry and Shirley for that. I am sorry for your loss. Too many have gone too soon from such an ugly thing as cancer. Know that my thoughts are with each of you and pray the Lord will bless and comfort you.
Chad Meyer
April 4, 2012
I love you uncle Perry, Thank you for always treating my family and children so good. I am so glad he is with Grandpa Meyer too. God Bless!!
Sarah Allred
April 3, 2012
Perry Kassing made an eternal impact on my life. He is my great mentor. I would like to thank the Kassing family for sharing this wonderful "bear" with me. I look forward to seeing him again.
April 3, 2012
Kassing Family,
He was one of a kind and will be forever in our hearts. We had the pleasure of him marrying us, when he was our Bishop and later he attended our sealing in the temple. We think of him everyday,the lessons and advise we received. We loved him and he will be missed.
Van and Rebecca Remington
Anthony and Charayne Simister
April 3, 2012
You cared about our kids with the books and friendship you offered. You were a great individual and we will miss you until we see you again.
Kami McKane
April 2, 2012
Bishop Kassing has always felt like one of the family, because that's how he made me feel. I am grateful that he was the voice of reason during my wild and crazy years. His capacity to love, and to strengthen, and to embrace everyone has always amazed me. The emails that he sent, just because; and the beautiful poetry that he shared will be missed for the rest of my life. Thank you to all of his family, who know what a rockstar this man has been, and shared him with us. I will be forever changed because I knew him.
April 2, 2012
Kassing Family,
Your Husband, Father and friend was a wonderful man, thank you for allowing Perry to be part of our lives! Amy and I spoke with Shirley and Perry just a few weeks ago and what a joy that was. We will never forget his laugh and words of wisdom. My family is a better family because of Perry. Please know that our family prayers will be with.
With much Love!
Gary and Amy Young and Family
Carey West
April 2, 2012
Sheri I am sorry to hear about your Father. I think about you often and hope you are doing well.
Anna Minor
April 2, 2012
From the first second we met you almost 19 years ago, you have been our friend Bishop Kassing and always will and we are happy to be in the millionths of your friends and love you forever and are greatful to all the kind and loving things you have done for everyone including us. The Minor family, your neighbors...Love you and Shirley and your whole family
Alison McPherson
April 1, 2012
I love you Uncle Perry, Till we meet again..
April 1, 2012
Kassing Family,
Thank you for sharing Perry with us! He changed our lives and made us better people. We think of him every day and remember lessons he taught us. We miss him dearly and hope to honor him by treating others how he always treated us! With Love!
Kody & Jodi Bateman
April 1, 2012
Kassing Family,
Thank you for sharing Perry with us! He changed our lives and made us better people. We think of him every day and remember lessons he taught us. We miss him dearly and hope to honor him by treating others how he always treated us! With Love!
scot and melanie meyer
April 1, 2012
Aunt Shirley and family, my heart is conflicted, it is sad at the loss of such a great man, and yet happy that his suffering is over and at the thought of the reunion that must be going on up there, my heart lifts a bit higher when I think of the greeting I am SURE he received...WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT !
we love you all very much !!!!!!
Alan Pohlman
April 1, 2012
I only knew Perry for few short years, but he treated me like a longtime friend every time I saw him. He was such a loving, fun and optimistic man. I am better for knowing him. We love you Jason.
April 1, 2012
Brett and Lori, our prayers are with you and your family. Now is the time to share memories and laughs, it's the best therapy. Our hearts to yours Cathy Gonzales, Cindy tippetts
Shirlene Johnson
April 1, 2012
Jami and Skip and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Myron and Colleen Cox
March 30, 2012
We love bishop Kassing and his family and hope you will all take comfort in the amazing person who is your husband, father and grandfather.
Myron and Colleen Cox
March 30, 2012
We love bishop Kassing and his family. We hope you will all take comfort in the blessing it has been to have him in your life.
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