Angela Ann Owens

She was born on May 22, 1968, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Charles and Karen Castor. Angie was the fifth of six children. Her parents always had their children in pairs (separated by about 18 months), so when Angie came along, they knew they had to have one more to complete the set.

At age eight, the family moved to Lenexa, Kansas. Not long after the move, Angie was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes—a challenge she faced head-on throughout her life.

She graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and worked at Dolgins, where she met the love of her life, Tom Owens. They married young and shared a life full of both trials and joy. Angie gave birth to two daughters, both of whom were born with Zellweger Syndrome and sadly passed away in infancy. Despite this heartbreaking loss, Angie and Tom opened their hearts again and adopted two baby boys. In 2005, they welcomed a son, and three years later, they adopted another boy to complete their family. She and the boys enjoyed going to the movies, the park, and fishing or just spending time together.

Angie loved caring for people as well as baking and cooking—she was truly gifted in the kitchen. Her dishes were a staple at neighborhood gatherings and family get-togethers, where she always brought something delicious to share. She managed an in-home daycare while her children were young and was always willing to help care for her nieces and nephew from her older sister Chris. She had a beautiful smile and a laugh that could light up any room.

Some of her favorite movies were Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Karate Kid Part II, and Back to the Future Part II. She enjoyed TV shows like Urgences, Columbo, and FBI: Portés Disparus. Like many of us, she also loved playing games on her phone.

Her favorite animal was the llama—she adored them so much, her license plate even read “DALAMA.”

Later in life, Angie pursued her education and earned her degree as a Medical Assistant. She worked for AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care in Lenexa, Kansas, and found deep fulfillment in her career. She loved her coworkers dearly, especially her favorite physician, Dr. Beal, with whom she shared a close bond.

Angie was a proud grandmother of three and was especially close to Antonio (Tony), cherishing every moment they shared.

Throughout her life, Angie faced many challenges but always met them with strength, resilience, and a positive spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Karen Castor; her infant daughters Nicole and Heather; her teenage son Jackson; her niece Jan Marie (Lear) Wright; and her brother-in-law John “Bob” Blickhan.

She is survived by her beloved sons: Shawn (Rachel), Stephen, and Jacob; her grandchildren Milo, Melody, and Antonio (Tony); her sisters Julie Jaksich (Jerry), Chris Blickhan, and Jennifer Haines (Bill); her brothers Mike Castor (Sue) and Dave Castor (Lisa); many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; her dear friends Jim and Keyta Nacy, and their children Ariss and Aurium; and her honorary grandmother, Edith Devens (“Omi”). Angie also leaves behind her loyal dogs, Ranger and Mac.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Angie’s memory.