Margi Casey Bockweg

On 01 August 2017, my mom, Margi Casey Bockweg, passed away at her home in Henderson, NV. My father David Bockweg, her loving husband for over 40 years, was by her side along with her best friend (and honorary part of our family), Vicki Dunbar. She is survived also by her mother, Rita Casey, by her brothers James and John Casey, by my brother, John Bockweg, by me and by my three children, Patrick, Jackson and Grace Willats. Since we do not plan to have a formal eulogy or publish an obiturary, I wanted to send this message to family and friends to remember how special she was, and thank you for being a part of her life. My mother was a lot of things... kind, funny, brave, smart, opinionated. But above all, she was loyal. She stood by her family through difficult times and accepted each of us, despite our flaws, as the most important people in her life. She treasured her friendships, and loved coming up with little ways to show it. I grew up thinking it was normal to have a "present closet" and a stack of greeting cards set aside for her use in brightening someone's day. My mom believed strongly in the importance of "looking after the little guy" and encouraged my brother and I (often with our eyes rolling) to seek out people in need of a friendly face. For many years, a running joke in our family around Thanksgiving time would be to guess which stranger Mom was bringing to dinner. She had a way of taking in people who often didn't have a lot of family and friends, and her natural ability to connect quickly put them at ease. My mother was not at all PC, but she understood the difference between the opinion and the person, and was always able to respect the person. Even the most heated political discussions usually devolved into laughter rather than nastiness. I think we could all learn from that. Her death from cancer was not sudden, and really she's been on borrowed time since her first cancer diagnosis over 20 years ago. Still, while we are happy she is at peace, it is hard to imagine our lives without her constant encouragement, love, and laughter. The family is planning an informal gathering at her home (address below) on 12 August 2017 at 4pm. Food and drink will be provided; all are welcome to attend to share memories and stories of her life. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or your local cancer charity. I know my mom was grateful for all the joy you brought to her life. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Love, Dineen (Bockweg) Willats 2993 Panorama Ridge Drive Henderson, NV 89052