Douglas Earl Caster, 67, passed away in the comfort of his own residence, surrounded by loved ones, located outside Kidder, MO on February 5th, 2023. Doug was born on December 27th, 1955, in Kansas City, MO to Earl and Barbara (Enright) Caster. Doug began his professional career as a Raytown Firefighter, and transitioned into a very rewarding and incredible career in Law Enforcement. In Doug's nearly 40 year career as a police officer, he spent approximately 35 years with the Jackson County, MO Sheriff's Department. Doug filled many positions throughout his years as a police officer. Starting out as a deputy, then promoting to Sergeant, and then supervising the SWAT Team. Doug Then moved on to be an admired detective, priding himself in doing what's right, regardless of everything else. Doug's final position within the Sheriff's Office, was the Communications Supervisor.
Outside of work, Doug enjoyed many various Activities, and was very much into Amateur Radios (HAM RADIO). When able, Doug would be outside, whether it be on the water, fishing, skiing, or just relaxing and watching the sunset, hunting, or camping. Doug always loved to be outside with friends and family, simply enjoying nature and what it has to offer. Doug was also involved in the Boy Scouts of America program, and getting to experience his youngest son, Bryce, grow up with the same love and enjoyment for scouts, made Doug not only happy, But extremely proud.
Doug's dream was to retire, and to have a house in the woods, where he could relax and live life and enjoy it how he wanted. Doug more than fulfilled his dream, and enjoyed his retirement to the fullest, somedays simply enjoying his time out on the tractor mowing grass. Doug dedicated his life personally, to his family and his children. Professionally, Doug dedicated and laid his life on the line for nearly 40 years for the safety and betterment of complete strangers.
Doug is survived by his 3 children: Aaron Caster(35) Briana Caster (26) Bryce Caster (23), and His 4 Grandkids, Harper (8), twin boys, Maddox and Jaxson (7), and Ava (4).
In lieu of Flowers, The family has asked for donations to go specifically to the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Please contact and get any and all Donations to Aaron Caster, payable to Doug Caster Trust, so that his youngest Son, Bryce, Can Present the donations directly to H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation this coming summer.
Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 4pm at the First Christian Church of Blue Springs, located at 701 NW 15th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015.
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