| 24 April 2007 |
| Rest in Peace |
Well I thought that I would be able to post great things this week...at least happy things. A friend of my husband's was killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident. The funeral is tomorrow.
Casey Alan Lewis
Casey Alan Lewis, 28, of Blanchard, Oklahoma died April 21, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. A Wake will be held at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Edward Menasco officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Norman. Pallbearers will be Rusty Jones, Dustin Miller, Cpt. Steven Lagan, Cory Berlier, Rodney Strickland and Butch Crawford. Honorary bearers will be Darren Abel, Evan Boren, Brent Peck and Dale Estep. Services are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman, OK.
Casey was born on Monday, January 22nd 1979 to Steve and Debra Lewis. He graduated from Noble High School in 1997, where he was a twelve year senior. While attending Noble he was on the varsity baseball, cross country team and wrestling team. He was also a member of the Noble High school marching band, Model U.N., Mock Trail, and drama. He was awarded the US Marine Corp's outstanding athlete as a senior.
After graduation he enrolled in the University of Oklahoma. Casey left OU to join the United States Navy. He attended boot camp at Great Lake, IL, where he was a member of the US rifle drill team. Casey attended Sonar School in San Diego. Upon completion of that training, he started BUD/S to become a Navy SEAL with class 228, after graduation he was assigned to SEAL Team 5 stationed at Coronado Island, CA.
In June 2002 Casey married the love of his life, Nikki. He graduated from UCO with a bachelor's degree in finance. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Casey was a compassionate and loving husband, father and son.
Casey is survived by his wife Nikki, son Gabriel James, daughter Graci Alexis, and son Deacon Alexander who is due in July. He is also survived by his parents, Steve and Debra of Noble; brother, Greg and wife, Julie, nephew, Breckin and niece Cadence, all of Moore; grandfather, John W. Hall, of Norman; and in-laws, Jack and Jane Jones, of Blanchard, OK and Tom and Marilyn Jackson, of Moore, OK and 7 aunts and 2 uncles.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Ruby A. Hall, and his maternal grandparents Bill and Louise Lewis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Casey Lewis Fund through IAFF Local 2067,
P.O. Box 300,
Norman, OK 73070.
Send condolences online at http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/Obituaries.htm |
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oh gosh, i'm so sorry to hear that. my thoughts are with you all.
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I know words aren't enough, so I'll just offer my prayers instead. God bless.
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oh gosh, i'm so sorry to hear that. my thoughts are with you all.