It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father and grandfather, CASEY OVERES, who passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre in Lethbridge at the age of 72 years.
Casey was born in de Hoof, Holland on May 25, 1937. He was the third youngest of 13 children born to Simon and Catharina Overes. In 1952 he immigrated to Canada with his family, settling in the Picture Butte area. In 1964 he met the love of his life Margaret Elfring, whom he eventually married on August 20, 1966. They moved to Lethbridge where together they raised three sons; Doug, Scott and Darren. Casey was a Journeyman Partsman and began his career with Hepp’s Auto Wreckers in 1956. He eventually became part owner and manager of Hepp’s in 1974 until his retirement in 1998. Casey was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Royal Canadian Legion. Aside from his love of cars, Casey was a skilled craftsman and blacksmith making numerous projects, most notably his clock, sundial, cannon and Gatling gun. His passion for metal working is only surpassed by his devotion and love for his family, especially his two granddaughters who affectionately called him “Papa”.
In the days leading up to his passing, Casey was surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Margaret, their sons Doug (Dione) of Lethbridge, Scott of Calgary and Darren of Okotoks and his two granddaughters Victoria and Jaida of Calgary. He also leaves behind his brothers William (Martha) Overes, Hubert (Marj) Overes, sisters Corry Ham, Truus (Martin) Kleijn, Agatha (Hank) Aben and Audrey (Don) Muyers, sister-in-law Maria Overes and Pietje Overes; as well as his extended family the Elfrings, Anne (Leo) Bergen-Henegouwen, Alice Willetts, Maria (Derald) Geldreich, Dienie (Les) Vasseur, Herman (Carla) Elfring, Jake Elfring, Ben (Rhea) Elfring and Corrie (Berny) Jones as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Simon and Catharina Overes, mother and father-in-law Bernard and Margaret Elfring, brothers Simon Overes, Peter Overes, Ben Overes,
John Overes, Jake Owens and sister Grace Suyker, brother-in-law Bill Willetts, Art Suyker and John Ham as well as sister-in-law Harriet Elfring.
Prayers and Tributes will be said at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 - 12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB., on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Frank Peta.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. BASIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 - 13TH Street North, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Tim Boyle, Celebrant. Cremation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Michael’s Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 1400 - 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V5, or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2405-12th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 0P4.
