Stanley Allen Casey's Obituary
Stanley Allen Casey, 87, passed away in Hughson, CA on June 26, 2015. Stan was born in Otsego, MI, on February 6, 1928 to Mildred and James Casey. He joined his sister Ruth, and his sister Barbara and brother Bill followed. His mother Mildred kept the family together during the depression years, taking in laundry to keep her children clothed and fed. Stan deeply loved and admired his mother, who was wise in all ways, and he was close with all of his siblings. Mildred remarried when Stan was 12 to John Doelker, who was a wonderful father to him. His sister Sharon was born, and their relationship has been a great gift to Stan, who loved her deeply. Stan quit high school to serve his country in the Navy during WWII, but returned to finish his HS education. He then went to Washington, DC to work for the Immigration Service. Following the untimely death of his brother, Bill, Stan transferred to Detroit to be closer to home. It was there that he met Marie Zimmerman, the love of his life. They married in San Leandro, California on April 24, 1953 and had a daughter, Patricia, the following year. Stan and Marie made their home in San Leandro for the next 32 years. They had a wonderful life together, with many friends and activities, and were the best parents anyone could have. Stan’s naturally fun-loving and impatient nature was counter-balanced in a lovely way by Marie, who met Stan’s impetuous style with loving amusement, an always positive outlook and a calming presence. They were each other’s best friends. Stan worked as a Buyer throughout his career, including employment with Sunshine Biscuits in Oakland, and Shaklee in San Francisco. Shortly after Marie’s passing in 1985, Stan retired, moving back to Otsego to be close to his mother, sisters and other relatives. He welcomed two grandchildren in 1985 (Maureen) and 1987 (Joel) and loved them very much, visiting California several times a year to be part of their lives. He had a happy and fulfilling life in Otsego, and was known for his generosity, sparkling personality and “vodka tonics”. He took a trip to Paris with his daughter in the early 90‘s which he thought was his “best vacation ever.” However, gradually his health declined, and he moved to California in 2014 to be closer to his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. He loved Michigan, but missed his “California blue sky.” Stan is survived by daughter Patricia (Tom) Silva of Manteca, CA, granddaughter Maureen Silva of Oakland, CA, and grandson Joel Silva of Sacramento, CA as well as his sister, Sharon Doelker, of Otsego. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie, parents, Mildred and John Doelker, sisters, Ruth Casey and Barbara Thompson, and brother, Bill Casey. Funeral arrangements, still pending, will be held in July at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, CA where he will join his wife, Marie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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