Casey Garcia
June 11, 1980 ~ June 17, 2011
Casey Garcia, 31, of Highmore, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at Highmore in a crop dusting accident. Flying was not only his career, but his passion.
A Celebration of his life was held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Hyde County Memorial Auditorium in Highmore with Pastor Kori Lehrkamp officiating.
Casey was born on June 11, 1980 in Wenatchee, Washington. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1998 and went on to earn his Aviation Degree from Big Bend Community College. He was presently employed as an Ag Pilot and Aviation Mechanic at Wilbur-Ellis in Highmore, South Dakota.
He loved anything and everything to do with aviation. Casey was known for his huge smile, his friendly personality, and could light up any room he walked into. He had many hobbies including hunting, flying, fishing, motorbikes, mechanics and many more. He loved spending time with family and friends and always looked forward to meeting new people. He was enthusiastic about life and lived it to the fullest.
Casey will be greatly missed by his wife of nine years, Lisa Garcia and children: Jazelda, Tayton, Gage and Delia; his parents Carolyn Garcia and Ruben Garcia; sisters, Yolanda Garcia and Heidi Manly; brothers: Ruben Garcia Jr., Jerry Garcia, Juan Garcia, Wade Petersen, Pat Garcia, and Colby Petersen and their families, and parents-in-law, Robert and Janice VanDiest and family.
Wilbur-Ellis has established a memorial fund for Casey, all contributions can be sent to Heartland State Bank in Highmore.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Casey’s arrangements.
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Lisa and family,
You have been in our prayers…so sorry for you loss. We know that the God of all comfort is able to give you the peace that passes understanding…rest in Him. God bless you.
Lisa and family,
Please know you have been in our hearts and prayers. Loren enjoyed working with Casey. We were glad to get to know you both.
Thoughts and prayers
Loren and Edith Wheelhouse
On behalf of the South Dakota Pilots Assn. which Casey joined in November, we wish to extend our sympathy to his family.
Dear Lisa and family,
Please know that you all have been in our constant prayers and thoughts. The vibrant, caring and always smiling Casey that we were so personally blessed by in our lives will be deeply missed. We love you.
Cary, Liz and family
Psalm 18:2
I met Casey last year in Highmore. What a huge, wonderful personality! He truly did light up the room with his smile.
Eric and I are both so sad to know of his passing.
May God bless you and keep you.
The first time I met Casey was when your dog got hung up on my plant hanger. I was walking him home when Casey came driving up. When he got out he was grinning from ear to ear. He said “When I seen you with the dog I thought wow they got a dog like ours. Then when I got a little closer I thought hey that is our dog.” He thanked me with a big grin just like we’d known each other for ever. He really was a special guy but you already no that. I am so very sorry for your loss. Babby
Lisa n family~ my heart aches for you all, i can’t imagine what you are going through! Please know that we thinking and praying for you guys! Casey was a wonderful and very nice young man! You and the kids have one of the best and amazing guardian angel watching over and protecting you all! Sending prayers your way.
Love n Prayers, The Hales
Danelle, Heath, Kassie, Dawson
We miss you! my brother!!!
I was thinking of you today Casey. Spoke to Lisa awhile back…she misses you bro. Take care.
Hi my Tio, I’ve been thinking if you so much lately, it’s weird that after over a year I think it’s really sinking in that your gone. All our memories as kids and the crazy things we did keep flashing through my mind. Miss you and love you. Lisa and the kids are truly a reflection of you. Your spirit lives on through them forever and always
Your Sobrina,
Shanna