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Casey McNamee Obituary
Daughter of Joe and Alice McNamee, she is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Lennon; four Children: Peter, Blake, Mark and Kate Lennon; seven McNamee siblings: Sharon, John, Pattie, Dennis, Peter, Steve and Jim; Uncles Joe Keenan and Frank McNamee; Aunt Ginny Keenan; McNamee, Herringshaw, Lehmkuhl and Lennon-Leonards nephews and nieces, many Keenan and McNamee cousins and Lennon in laws.
Casey was a proud Irish-American San Francisco native who attended high school in Marin County. From a very early age Casey had a passion for helping people earning her EMT to begin working in ambulances as soon as she turned 18. Casey received a B.S.N. from USF's School of Nursing and had a long and rewarding career in hospital-based nursing and nurse education. She was able to interrupt her nursing career for a far more important job- raising her children at which she also excelled.
Casey loved her profession, the nurses who worked alongside her, and the comradery and teamwork within her healthcare workplace community. Though the work was often challenging, she thrived and excelled in giving compassionate care, education and advocacy for her patients and healthcare peers.
Casey's brilliance and wisdom, her generosity and patience, her independent zeal and her unfailing ability to do anything she put her mind to made her a bright and inspiring light to all who knew her.
She was a quiet behind-the-scenes planner of events, an expert matchmaker, and a selfless, effortless guide and mentor. Whether helping patients and friends navigate and understand their care, or helping a friend through life's challenges big and small, Casey always knew exactly what to do with calm and smiling grace. Her infectious positivity, expert B.S. detection, creativity, humor and energy made her the heart and soul of many treasured groups of friends, travels and activities.
Her family knows that the loss of this amazing woman has caused deep pain to many people and hope that the beautiful, thoughtful and compassionate way in which she lived her life will continue to inspire others to aspire to be more gracious to those around them and seek acts of charity, empathy and everyday service to others.
Her greatest love and her continuing legacy are her children. She was proud mother to 4 competent and accomplished world travelers who are each professional, thoughtful, successful, considerate individuals guided by the example and presence of this remarkable woman.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 4 at 1 pm at the Lafayette Veterans' Hall in Lafayette, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charities of your choice, including The Gretta Foundation, a charity Casey supported, whose mission is to provide in-country education and training to nurses and midwifes in African nations. Contact: GrettaFoundation.org
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for Casey McNamee
Gwen Tough
February 5, 2024
Casey, you are not forgotten!! I am so grateful our carpooling at St. P's brought us together. And then my grief over the deaths of my parents brought us even closer. You were always the best listener!
One story: I was debating whether or not to get rid of a poster of Marie Cassatt's that depicted two small girls on a beach. I loved it, but thought maybe it wasn't right for me, the mother of two sons, to display a painting of two girls!! Casey didn't laugh at me, she just gently said that it was OK to love the Cassat work of art even though I had boys. Loving and enjoying the art was the thing that was important! Thanks Casey for your wise words. I still have the poster in my bedroom. And I still love it.
Love, Carla
January 26, 2021
It’s been four years now since Casey left us. I so wish she was here to help us navigate this pandemic and to welcome in a kinder leadership. There have been so many “what would Casey do” moments since she passed and, while I often know what she would do, I often lack her confidence, motivation and know-how to do it. Still, I’m guided by her example and by her amazing attitude and spirit right to the end of this life. Just a couple of weeks before Casey passed in January 2017, she came to book club (I think she even drove us!) in Napa without hesitation and with most of us not knowing how very close she was to leaving. All of remember that day so well and remain in awe of her. Bless you, lady, for all that you have been to all of us - you are truly amazing and missed so very much.
Zoe Corsi
November 29, 2019
I was a new nurse working with Casey, and she took me under her wing to teach me the harder skills, drawing blood and staring Ivs. She was an inspiration to me and l have never forgotten her. I am not surprised to know that so many people loved her.
She was an impressive nurse and an inspiring, valuable and beautiful person!
Gwen Tough
March 2, 2019
Love you, Casey. Always.
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Pat Marshall
March 5, 2017
Casey and I were classmates in high school. Casey's positive energy and go-go attitude was what I remember most about her. Great athlete, too -- could run like the wind. Sorry for your loss.
February 28, 2017
Casey only came into my life a year ago when she volunteered for the Oakland Museum Women's Board White Elephant Sale. We were both in the Bric A Brac department and for the short time I knew her it was evident that I'd encountered an amazing woman. My tragedy is that I never got to know her. This makes my sadness for so many that did all the more palatable.
Thank you Casey for coming into my life if even for a few months.
My thoughts are with your husband, children and friends.
Gillian Servais
February 20, 2017
Condolences for the loss of your loved one.May the God of all comfort,comfort you at this most difficult time.
February 12, 2017
Casey and I met in 1992-two moms with big suburbans carpooling our kids to St. Perpetua School. She became a close friend over the years, and I witnessed her stand her ground against the big C. She always knew who she was, and I so admired that in her. She never wore her heart on her sleeve, but she had a huge heart. She loved to laugh, and her giggle remains with me.
My heart goes out to all who loved this incredible woman, especially her amazing husband, David,or "Lennon," as she fondly called him. They were soul mates. He was there for her every step of the way, even taking on the job of moving their home!! back in 97? so Casey and the kids could take their dream trip to France.
I love you, Casey. I have learned that love never dies...only changes. See you, again!
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