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for Donald Casper
Nicolas van Beek
August 13, 2022
Found memories.RIP
Gloria Sheppard
August 13, 2019
I worked for the Civil Service Commission where Mr. Casper was a Commissioner. I remember him on a regular basis because I've always felt like I missed the opportunity to have a closure conversation with him. One of my responsibilities was to deliver the meeting materials to the Commissioners for the upcoming meeting. By the time I finished preparing the materials it was late in the afternoon and almost time for me to leave for the day. Commissioner Casper loved to talk and I remember laughing with my co-workers that I hoped he would be out of his office when I arrived with the delivery. Sure enough he was out so I left the material on his desk and sprinted out in case he was just around the corner. I breathed a sigh of relief when I discovered I had made it to the elevator without notice. When we arrived to work on Monday, the phone started ringing with people inquiring whether the Don Casper killed by a hit and run driver over the weekend was Commissioner Casper. My heart sank when we discovered that it was indeed our Commissioner Casper. I would give anything to have the opportunity to have that last talk with him even if took an hour or two or three. The life lesson I learned is never be in such a rush to take time to listen because it could just be your last opportunity. I never want to experience that feeling again. To his family and friends, I hope you are able to smile now when you remember him. God bless you all.
Sue Woods
September 13, 2011
Don, It was an honor to serve on the SFRCCC while you were our Chairman. Your zealous devotion to the many causes you championed inspire me. You cannot be replaced and will be greatly missed by SF. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jack and Barbara Kiley
August 30, 2011
Our lives are richer for having known Don.
Dan Sullivan
August 28, 2011
So very sorry, my heart felt condolences to his family. A bright, caring, honorable man who will be sorely missed. I am totally shocked...
Paul Zarefsky
August 24, 2011
Don Casper was a dedicated, hardworking public servant of the highest caliber. For many years I observed and worked with him during his tenure on the San Francisco Civil Service Commission. He came to every Commission meeting fully prepared on every agenda item. He decided cases based on the evidence and the law after thorough consideration of the merits. He was a man of principle and integrity, and every party appearing before the Commission knew that they would get a fair shake from him. His death is not only a personal tragedy, but a great loss to the City and County of San Francisco.
Samuel Crocker
August 23, 2011
Gratefully remembering that I had the very good fortune to have Don Casper as a long-time friend,
Sam Crocker
Gloria Sheppard
August 23, 2011
This is one of those times when I wish I had the ability to wrap emotions like joy, sadness, happiness, loss,missed opportunities,and a lot of other words I can't even describe into one statement that make sense about the time I was priviledged to know Commissioner Casper and the shock and disbelief I feel at his passing. The best way I can describe it is having the feeling of being in the middle of a sentence and not being able to complete it. Hopefully, that feeling will pass with time.
It was nice to meet his friends, the Payne and Leveroni family and his uncle and his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and acquantices.
Gloria Sheppard, Civil Service Commission
Gina Solis
August 23, 2011
To the Family and Friends of the most honorable Don Casper, my deepest sympathies. I was at the mass last night and was not surprised to see the church packed with so many people who loved and admired Don. It is extremely sad to loose Don this way but how wonderful it was to hear how much he enjoyed his life to the fullest. We had a meeting scheduled last Friday where he was scheduled to be sworn back to serve on the State Building Authority; he was so very excited and I was so looking forward to hear his welcome back speech. But that's ok, after hearing his family and friends speak last night, I know Don is sitting next to God telling him stories of his adventures with that great smile of his. God Bless you Don, you will be remembered forever by those who loved and knew you.
Noah Griffin
August 23, 2011
Your friends and neighbors at "Sons of Toil" will miss you. Thank you for your encouragement of my daughter who will enter her sophomore year at Georgetown and my youngest son entering Saint Ignatius. May God bless you as you continue your journey.
Noah Griffin
Noah Griffin
August 23, 2011
Don, your friends and neighbors at :Sons of Toil" will miss you. Thank
you for your encouragement and support of my daughter entering her second year at Georgetown and my youngest son his first year at SI.
May God bless you as you continue your journey. Noah Griffin
Frank Howard
August 22, 2011
I offer my condolences to his family and friends, submit my prayers for his eternal soul and grieve along with Don's many other friends. Your laughter, humility, intellectual curiosity and fortitude, along with your good cheer, will be greatly missed.
Terri McDonald
August 22, 2011
With very deepest sympathy. Don was a wonderful person. He had helped my mother and I with legal matters some years back. He was always highly regarded and had such a wonderful personality. Our thoughts and prayers for Don.
Sincerely,
Kathie Davis Magnussen
August 22, 2011
I am sorry I never got to know my second cousin Don. I only met him a couple of times as a small child. My Mom followed his accomplishments over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his Uncle Henry and the rest of his family. I have fond memories of the Casper family and Aunt Lillie. There is a big extended family up there in heaven greeting Don.
Gloria Sheppard
August 22, 2011
August 21, 2011 Civil Service Commission 25 Van Ness Suite 720 San Francisco, CA 94102 Dear Commissioners, On behalf of the San Francisco Black Firefighters we send our condolences regarding the tragic news of Commissioner Casper’s untimely death. Our prayers go out to his family in their time of grief. Commissioner Casper’s commitment for the complete discourse of issues facing the Civil Service Commission was unprecedented; and his particular interest in the San Francisco Fire Department was an asset to the City. He was at the forefront of addressing the concerns of our organization brought before the Commission and he always took an active role in the discussions. He will be remembered. Sincerely, Kevin Smith President SFBFA Ks/Ks cc: SFBFA Executive Board
Howard Wong
August 22, 2011
Civil Service Commission
I wanted to add my deepest condolences for the passing of the Honorable Donald Casper---an ethical and principled servant of the people. As a past President of the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Local 21, I had the greatest respect for Donald Casper's equitable application of law and weighing of all sides of issues. Coming from a distinguished San Francisco family, his early loss is mourned by his own family and the San Francisco Government Family.
Respectfully,
Howard Wong, AIA
mercie hernandez
August 22, 2011
I would like to send my sincerest condolences on behalf of Grupo Presente. Don was very attentive to our needs for clarity on CSC Reform and will be sorely missed. His long historical knowledge of the city's merit system assisted many in maintaining their employment with the city. His advocacy with the employees of this city was always sincere and always made himself available to all who needed help. Thank You Don we will miss your guidance on the CSC.
Eduardo Cue
August 22, 2011
I first met Don at the Georgetown University newspaper The Hoya when I arrived at the university as a freshman. I knew instantly that he was someone special, highly talented, a brilliant writer, and with a sharp wit. We had numeous conversations over the years about everything, and I can say that Don taught me how to analyze events and people, but most of all he taught me how to think.
No one who ever met Don Casper can possibily forget him. A man of high moral values, he was true to himself. His love of San Francisco and his concern for the city became legendary duriung the past several decades, but I remember his passion for the city even as a college and later law student.
Don is irreplaceable as a friend, and his tragic death leaves a gap that can never be filled.
Fred Shearer
August 22, 2011
It was a joy and a priviledge to know Don. He had a good word for everyone, and he was thoroughly devoted to the well-being of his community, whatever form that took. His record of service, prematurely ended though it was, stands as an example to us all. We would all be much richer for having spent more time with Don.
David Mezzera
August 21, 2011
All of the members of "The Forum" from St. Ignatius will shed a tear when they learn of Don's passing. He was a dear friend and a lifelong supporter of the debate program at S.I. - - Pax tecum.
John Garvey
August 21, 2011
Don was a class act. Saw him often at the downtown Olympic Club when he was getting ready for his daily runs. Enjoyed the conversations I had with Don. Will miss the gentleman.
Helen Casper Macias
August 21, 2011
I have been reading from my cousin Don's Guest Book. Everyone adored him. I remember him as a child. He had a really nice smile and a special way about him. It is sad for me to know he is gone and that I never took the time to check on him. I am learning as I grow older that "life is precious". I know in my heart that Don is gone to heaven. I love you. Rest in peace. Helen
August 21, 2011
As with all of Don's admirers and friends, it was a total shock to learn of his untimely death. We shared many an experience with our civic endeavors and our common education as Salesians and Ignatians.
I will miss his presence and spirit in our community it and pray that he rest in peace after his good deeds.
Virgil Caselli
Tiburon, CA
Bernie Picchi
August 21, 2011
I had the great pleasure of dining with Don this past spring while we both attended a Georgetown Library Associates event. Don was a Georgetown gentleman in every sense of the phrase: devoted to family, church, school, and state; a considerate and thoughtful individual; and one of the best dinner-time raconteurs I have ever met. He will be mised by all who knew him.
Amy Rose
August 21, 2011
Don was one of the sweetest men I have ever met . He was a joy to be around . I will miss him . His contributions to this world are endless. Rest Peacefully Don...You will be greatly missed.
August 20, 2011
Don was a real Salesian Boy. He was full of optimism, joy and a man for others. I will miss him. Condolences to his family.
Fr.Jerry Bonjean,SDB
St.John Bosco High School
Bellflower,CA
Jim O'Donnell
August 20, 2011
Many Hoyas from many years, spread over much of the world, will miss Don. He exemplified what is to be a man for others, in the contributions he made and the exuberant spirit in which he made them.
Jim O'Donnell
Provost
Georgetown University
A.T. Candia NeSmith
August 20, 2011
Deepest condolences are sent from the Candia Family, Charles, Victor and Antoinette (Toni). We remember the connections of growing up in North Beach, and know that you will be sadly missed.
Tina Canepa
August 19, 2011
To the Family and Friends of Don, I think that we all feel the same way. There are not enough words to express the sorrow and the sadness that we feel, loosing such a brilliant, kind, thoughtful and sweet man. Don, the North Beach community will not be the same without seeing you walk or jog down their streets. We are just fortunate that we got to spend your 60th birthday bash at the Bohemian Club with you. Meeting your wonderful friends and Housemates from "Georgetown" was quite an honor. You are now with your Dear Mom and Dad and Nonna. Rest peacefully My friend. We love you. Tina and Angela
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