Patricia Jolene Castas
February 8, 1936 - April 14, 2006
Obituary
Patty was born February 8, 1936 in Hayes, Kansas. Raised on a farm near Clay Center, she moved to Seattle in 1947 with her mother, Wylma Early and her uncle, Robert Kasper.
In 1954 Patty married Nick Castas in Clarksville, Tennessee where he was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. They moved back to Washington in 1956 and lived in Edmonds and Spokane before settling in Shoreline, where they had a daughter and a son, Melanie and Alex.
Patty loved reading, gardening, Sonics and Mariners games, and donating time to her church. Patty’s loving nature and generosity touched many and inspired all who knew her. She battled ovarian cancer and the rare condition paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration with courage and faith for 4 ½ years before returning to our Lord on April 14th.
Patty is also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Cerissa, Jacob, Jesse, and Vanessa.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 11:00am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Interment Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Demetrious or The Philoptohos Society.
Dear Nick:
It is with sincere sympathy that I send you my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved Patty.
I remember her at the Greek gatherings. She was such a sweet and gracious person.
I will light a candle for her tonight at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Bellingham.
You and I share a mutual friend in my fraternity brother and mentor, George Casperson. I notified George.
My prayers are with you and your family.
God’s blessings always.
Roger
Nick,Alex,Melanie and kids.
Patty always made us feel that we were part of the family. She was the most generous and caring person we have ever known and she will be greatly missed by all.
Sincere condolences,
Greg and Jane
How do you describe Patty? Wonderful wife, mom, grandmother and friend. Fun, funny, caring, sense of humor, just a beautiful person inside and out. She touched more lives than she knew. All who were blessed to know and love her will never forget her, and our fond memories of her will bring smiles to us always. Our love, sympathy and prayers to all of you,
Joy & Jim Vchulek
MEMORY + ETERNAL
Dear Nicholas,
I pray that Christ our God will grant her the Great Mercy and Eternal Memory. I have fond memories of both of you and your children at Saint Nectarios.
Sincerly,
Seraphim Burge
Dear Nick, Alex and Melanie, I am sorry to learn of Patty’s passing. I have many fond memories of the times I spent with your family. Patty was very kind and gracious. She always welcomed us even if it was half of the spartan football team. I’ll never forget the the marathon games of horse with Nick, and the bottomless bowl of peanuts. With Love and Respect Dave
It’s been a long time, Nick … Betty and I are so very saddened by Patty’s passing. We offer our most sincere condolences … and wish you well.
Your teammate – Dick Smith
Nick, I was shocked to read of Patty’s passing. I had no idea she was ill. I treasure memories of when her Mother and My Father were married years ago. Wish we could have seen each other more often. I too have lost My Mother and two brothers over the last few years. Your friend, Ken Rose.
Nick, Alex, and Melanie.
I am so sorry to hear about Patty’s passing. She really was a very cary and generous person. I will always appreciate the memories growing up with Alex and your family. God bless your family, and sincere condolences.
Charlie, Patty,Emma, and Claire Tomsett
Nick, Melanie and Alex, I was so sorry to have heard about Pat. She was a wonderful person and friend. Although I will not be at her service, I will be there in spirit and prayer. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.
Love to all, Joanie
dear nick and family:Our fondest memory of Patty is her courage and faith. We send our love and sympathy to her family Harald and Mary
Alex and family. I was so sad to hear of Pat’s passing. I lost my mom Betty just a few weeks ago also. It must be true that god only takes the best, because both of our mother’s were warm, loving and incredible people that touched everyone they knew. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless
Dear Nick & family;
We have such fond memories of Patty & you all as our neighbors over so many years.
Of course we are saddened by her passing but find a real joy at this Easter time as you witness to the reality of Jesus’ resurrection & that He is alive today & that in faith you could say of your beloved Patty: “She battled death ….. with courage & faith before returning to our Lord”. Yes, you can continue to be very near her as you are close to Jesus experiencing the compassionate & consoling presence of the Good Shepherd’s loving arms embracing you & drawing you evr closer to His caring heart.
May you know the Peace that passes all understding & live in His blssing day by day.
In the Precious Name of Jesus —
your friends, Jacque & Solveig.