With great sadness we announce that our mother, LaDeane Osler Casey, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Mom was born in Griswold, IA, on May 27, 1926, to Lon and Delia Osler.
LaDeane married her childhood sweetheart, Donald J. Casey, D.V.M., in 1947, upon his return from service with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific theatre. They were married 71 years! After first raising their six children in Iowa, LaDeane returned to college at the age of 50 and earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Drake University. The family then moved to Paradise Valley where she earned her Ph.D. from Arizona State University. For the next 25 years, LaDeane was practicing psychologist, while Don practiced veterinary medicine, both in Scottsdale. They have been residents at the Vi @ Silverstone in north Scottsdale.
LaDeane is survived by Don and five of her six children Kent (Amy), Robert, Diane Casey Maloney, Donna (Bruce) Tait, and Mark (Caroline), son-in-law Craig Larsen, nine grandchildren Dylan (Liz) and Brook Casey, Kelleen and Greg (Kassandra) Tait, W.J., Sean (Kerri), and Connor Maloney, and Charlotte and Ruby Casey, two great-granddaughters Ella and Harper Casey, and many Casey nieces and nephews.
LaDeane was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Janice Casey Larsen, a sister and brother-in-law Lela and Howard Limbaugh, and their daughter/her niece Lois Limbaugh Jones.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with burial in Griswold, IA. The family asks that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite charity or Mom and Dad’s favorites, Christ Child Society of Phoenix, 4633 N 54th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018, or St. Vincent de Paul Society, P.O. Box 13600, Phoenix AZ 85002.
John D. Clark, DVM
Don – – – My heart is heavy – – – my empathy flows – – – to loose ones life time best friend that you have shared every thing with – – – it is beyond words – – – Yes we know that at our age this is our reality – – – that does not make it feel better – – – As we have all discovered by this point in life – – – that the pain of loss comes and goes in waves – – – even years later when certain things trigger it – – – Those of us who have lost a child learned that one early on – – – LaDeane was truly an amazing woman – – – The world has lost a bright light – – – You finally are along in your grief – – – but not really – – – All of your many friends all those who reach out to you in their own way – – – all those well meaning folks who ask the unanswerable question – – – “what can I do for you” really want to enfold you in caring – – – but do not know how to talk about death – – – we always talk around it with metaphors – – – never looking at it head on – – – The stiff upper lip crap is just that – – – The one thins that I and all of your friends can offer is willingness to listen and talk about reality skipping all of those metaphors that hide realities we do not want to face – – – Some times I have noted at this stage of life – – – I talk too much some even say perseverate – – –
Julie Berkel
My sincere condolences to LaDeane’s family. She was a wonderful lady whom I met in the Christ Child Society of Phoenix, an organization near and dear to her heart because she loved helping children in need. May treasured memories and the loving support of family and friends bring comfort in your sorrow, and may the Lord welcome her to Heaven rejoicing in all the good she did here on earth. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Heidemann
We were so very saddened when we saw La Deane’s obituary. You two are such special people and I’m so grateful to have visited with you this past June. We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you, Don, and to your family.
Roy and Pat Heidemann
Sacramenta Landrum
To the Osler family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one Casey. Find Hope and comfort in God’s wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death a resurrection back to life very soon for the righteous and unrighteous Acts 24:15; John 5:28, 29, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life without end Revelation 21:1-5.
Whitney & Murphy
I remember all the great times, fun parties and watching everyone grow up. It is hard to say goodbye to a mom. The Lord’s blessing be with all of you. Give everyone a big hug for us. Love, Florene and Joaquin
Glenda Coughlin
Was so very sad to hear of LaDeane’s passing. Mom just told me last night and I saw it in the Griswold American.
It is so sad to lose someone this time of year. The anniversary of Dad’s death was the 4th.
Mom and Dad thought the world of LaDeane and Don and family . Many good memories are held close in our hearts …….
May you all know we are thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Sincerely,
Laurel Liddell, Scott, Glenda and Mark
Laura Taylor
Dear Dr. Casey,
Karen and I want to tell you how saddened we were to read of LaDeane’s passing. We are so sorry for your loss, but she is in a better place now and if she had experienced pain in her battle with cancer, that has ended. You will see her again – she is waiting in Heaven for you.
Love, your former employees, Laura Taylor and Karen Rickert
Patrick and Elsa Casey
Patrick and I were saddened to hear of Aunt LaDeane’s passing away and want to offer our sincere condolences to Uncle Don and their children and grandchildren. We will always remember Aunt LaDeane’s beautiful smile and warmth. She was a lovely woman who inspired us and everyone else she met. It was always so nice to visit her and the rest of the family during their frequent trips to Iowa. There will be a time of grief, but remember that LaDeane would want everyone to be happy for her since she is in heaven with her Savior.
Leon Wernimont
Don & family
Our sincere condolences on LaDeane’s passing.. It is always difficult to say good-by to those we love. Perhaps it is better to say ” until we meet again”.
best wishes and with fond memories.
Sandy J. D'Anna
I’m Sandy D’Anna. I met LaDeanne through her daughter Janice back in 1975 or thereabouts. Don was my vet. Through her I was friends with Father Paul Alvey and Maive/Paul/John Neiman. The Casey’s are a great family. The Best. Like a Rock. When I needed them most going through a divorce, she was there as was Fr. Paul. I am not the same person today as I was back then with many thanks to LaDeanne. The major thought I took away from both of them: There is a big difference between love and an obligation.
She enjoyed my piano performances and I wish she was her to see that I’m still with my keyboards, bigger than ever, and am a full time musician in Phoenix AZ.
You will be missed very much. you did your job well, and now it’s time to rest.
Peace
Sandy J. D’Anna