Jack Ervin Casto Sr.

November 24, 1935 – February 7, 2012

Jack passed away on February 7, 2012, to be with his loving wife Rosemary. Jack was born on November 24, 1935, to Byrl and Vivienne (Schwartz) Casto. He was raised in the Unaweep Canyon, later moving to Gateway. Jack married the love of his life, Rosemary Ames, on February 23, 1969. To that union came two children, Jack Jr. and Alice. Jack and Rosemary worked their cattle ranch until retiring in 1999. They then moved to Delta where they made many new friends and embarked on new endeavors. They enjoyed fishing, traveling, and four-wheeling. But Jack loved spending time with six grandchildren. They were the light of his life. Jack is survived by his son, Jack Jr (Felicia) of Whitewater, CO; and his daughter, Alice (Darby) Sackett of Whitewater; his six grandchildren, Kaylin, Matt, Kylee, Caleb, Dylan and Cole. Other survivors include two brothers, Beeman and Ed, and his sister, Lois. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Rosemary, and his parents, Byrl and Vivienne Casto. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 10, 2012, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place after the service at the Orchard Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 3090 B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506 or visit their website: www.hospicewco.com. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Martinmortuary.com.