Richard O. Casten, Jr. (Rik) passed away October 6, 2007. He was born in Okinawa, Japan (USN), the son of Lt. Commander Richard O. Casten and Alice Rhodes Casten, of Medford. Rik was a graduate of Medford Senior High School, and worked as an ASE Certified Automotive Technician in Aloha, Ore.
Rik is survived by his wife, Darcey, and their two daughters, Sara and Emma Casten. Rik loved his daughters most deeply. He was a very devoted father and cherished his girls more than anything in the world.
Rik is also survived by his brother, Scot Casten, of Beaverton; his sister and brother-in-law, Jody and Don Halpin, of Medford; and his nephew and wife, Ken and Amber Halpin, of Spokane, Wash. Additional family members include his aunt and uncle, Ray and Doris Rhodes; aunt and uncle, Marie and Ernie Lathrop; and cousin, Connie Horn, all of Medford. Additionally, he is survived by his cousin, Alice Fauble, of Eagle Point; and his aunt, Carolyn Church, of San Diego, Calif.
Rik was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother, Craig Casten, and most recently, his sister, Carla Hately-Rowe.
Linda Partsafas (Guches)
Linda Partsafas (Guches)
1966~2007Richard O. Casten, Jr. (Rik) passed away October 6, 2007. He was born in Okinawa, Japan (USN), the son of Lt. Commander Richard O. Casten and Alice Rhodes Casten, of Medford. Rik was a graduate of Medford Senior High School, and worked as an ASE Certified Automotive Technician in Aloha, Ore.
Rik is survived by his wife, Darcey, and their two daughters, Sara and Emma Casten. Rik loved his daughters most deeply. He was a very devoted father and cherished his girls more than anything in the world.
Rik is also survived by his brother, Scot Casten, of Beaverton; his sister and brother-in-law, Jody and Don Halpin, of Medford; and his nephew and wife, Ken and Amber Halpin, of Spokane, Wash. Additional family members include his aunt and uncle, Ray and Doris Rhodes; aunt and uncle, Marie and Ernie Lathrop; and cousin, Connie Horn, all of Medford. Additionally, he is survived by his cousin, Alice Fauble, of Eagle Point; and his aunt, Carolyn Church, of San Diego, Calif.
Rik was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother, Craig Casten, and most recently, his sister, Carla Hately-Rowe.
Medford Mail Tribune