Shirley Elaine Casto

Shirley Elaine Casto, wife of Ed Casto, left this mortal world December 3rd 2019 at the age of 79. She was born July 25th 1940 in Golden Colorado to Verne and Gertrude (Pearce). For most of her life she grew up in Golden Colorado. Shirley married Robert Crane with whom she had 3 sons; Danny, Arthur and Mikele. Robert left Shirley a young widow at the age of 25. She moved back home with her parents, expecting her first daughter, Shelly. Her parents were then living on a peach orchard in Palisade. It was at this time her knight in shining armor found her. They met at the Elks Lodge Dance where Ed was a member. Ed and Shirley married on November 1st 1968 and moved the family to the most picturesque ranch in Unaweep Canyon where they eventually greeted a new daughter, Trina. The family moved to the big city in March of 1973 and bought their home in Fruitvale where they have lived ever since. Shirley was great at anything she set her mind to and became a professional cake decorator, seamstress, and chocolatier. She taught 4-H for many years, was active in her church community. Shirley earned awards for her many accomplishments including chocolate fantasia, roller skating, Palisades Gingerbread contests. Shirley doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren who number 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Ed Casto and her children Danny Casto; Arthur Casto; Mikele Casto; Shelly Sommermeyer, and Trina Casto.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 11am at Martin Mortuary.