Inez Casey
January 11, 2019
Inez Casey
Pleasant Hill
Inez Orene Casey, 85, passed away quietly and peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 after a long struggle with dementia, after living for several years at Courtyard Estates in Pleasant Hill. Inez was born in West Union, Iowa on October 21, 1933, the youngest of three children to Clinton and Ruby Wolfe. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Howard Paul Casey, both of her parents, as well as sister Jean Olson of Key West, Florida, and brother Russell James Wolfe of Gresham, Oregon. She is survived by her son Douglas Paul Casey and his wife Tracey, their two children Trevor and Leah, all of Altoona, Iowa, as well as Doug’s other son Tyler Casey and his fiancé Jamie Benshoof of Kernersville, North Carolina. She is survived by her daughter Jean Rostoks and her husband Harry, and their daughter Heather, all of Waukee, Iowa.
Inez married Howard Casey at age 17 in 1950, and the couple lived mostly in Iowa with a brief time spent in Fargo, North Dakota due to Howard’s work. They moved back to Des Moines and lived most of their lives on Douglas Avenue. Their last home, which they considered their dream home, was in Ankeny with over an acre of land where they both tended to the gardens, yard, and swimming pool. Their extended family spent many days and nights enjoying this peaceful acreage.
Inez worked her entire life for Qwest (formerly Northwestern Bell) managing their record keeping department at their offices at 10th and High Street in Des Moines. Inez, or Inie as she was known to her friends, was an accomplished singer, singing with Northwestern Bell’s choir which performed at various company functions, but also at nursing homes, hospitals, and elsewhere. Her favorite song, which her nephew would often play for her, was “More” also known as “The Theme from Mondo Cane.” She and her sister would often break into a duet without any prior notice, usually causing whomever was with them to laugh and say, “Those Wolfe girls always loved to sing!”
Inez will be remembered and loved by those who knew her. On her 76th birthday, her family hired a boat to sail the Des Moines River with a fully catered meal, a brass band that struck up the tune from the Music Man “76 Trombones,” and many friends who came from near and far to celebrate that day. She loved all of her grandchildren and spoiled them with money, gifts, and lots of love.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Amvets Post 2, 2818 5th Avenue, Des Moines.
Torres
04/04/2019
Very sorry for your loss may you find comfort in the Bible at Acts 24:15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.
Mike and Sharon Wolfe
01/17/2019
To Jean & Harry and Doug and Tracy, we are sorry for your loss your Mom was a great lady. She was always cheerful and had a great sense of humor. She was always our protector when we got on the wrong side of Ruby. Your parents always welcomed us and made us feel at home when we visited. I am glad our son, Jeff, got to know your parents. We will truly miss her. You are in our thoughts and prayers be safe and take care.
Kym Cresta
01/15/2019
Doug,
Thinking of you & your family and sending Stan, AJ, Natalie, Jeremy & my condolences. I can remember so many times us talking about how great characters your Mom and my Dad was! Take care. Cherish that song & laughter:)
Judi Bly Martin
01/15/2019
Give her a word and she gave us a song. Always gracious and beautiful with a song in her heart. Turn up the music and the dances would begin. Love you you all.
Teri Osborne
01/15/2019
So sorry for your loss Doug your mom would always light up my day with funny little songs I always looked forward to seeing her only seen her once after she moved but I will hold her in my heart forever!