AMY B. CASTLE
Mar. 20, 1917 - Sept. 9, 2010
SILVERTON, Ore. - Amy Bertha (Barton) Castle, born in South Attleboro, Massachusetts on March 20, 1917, passed away on September 9, 2010, in Silverton, Oregon. She was 93 years old. Amy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Albert Castle. From a large family, she was the last living sibling of 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by five children, Ruth Lynn Lute (Don), Lawrence Castle (Ayron Haley), Leslie Castle (Sharon), Beth Ann Davisson (Bill), David Castle (Bobbie); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Amy was a pioneer in many respects, getting a teaching degree in 1936 from Bridgewater State College, long before it was common for women to attend college. Her first teaching job was in a one-room schoolhouse in Danville, Vermont, teaching ages six to 15. She finished her career in Colton, Oregon, retiring in 1979. Along the way, she earned her Master's Degree in Special Education from Western Oregon University in 1971. She was an outstanding educator who brought energy, dedication and innovation to the classroom. Her work in special education was years before its time, sparked by a creative intellect and a desire to see all children given the opportunity to learn. In her 40 plus years of teaching, she had a positive influence on thousands of children. In retirement, Amy channeled her prodigious energies into athletics and service to her community. A cancer survivor, she took up running at age 60. Twelve years later she set an age-group world record for 10K at the VII World Veterans Championships. Her love of running led her to start the Oregon Senior Olympics in 1985. A track meet for master's competitors, the Senior Olympics ran for 20 years and drew athletes from all around the Northwest, and sometimes farther. She was a tireless promoter of physical fitness, helping put on local road runs, and often competing in them. Her last major competition was a record-setting performance in the Senior Olympic 1500m fitness walk at age 85. Her service to running a fitness was acknowledged with the Charles W. Bowles award in 1992. While her list of accomplishments is extensive, Amy was first and foremost a loving wife to her husband, beloved mother to her children, and the finest example of a faithful, committed Christian woman. She believed that God directed and blessed her life, and that her future was secured. Her intelligence, wit and charm were matched by an impeccable integrity and generosity of spirit. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2010, at Labish Center Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Published in StatesmanJournal on September 11, 2010
Mar. 20, 1917 - Sept. 9, 2010
SILVERTON, Ore. - Amy Bertha (Barton) Castle, born in South Attleboro, Massachusetts on March 20, 1917, passed away on September 9, 2010, in Silverton, Oregon. She was 93 years old. Amy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Albert Castle. From a large family, she was the last living sibling of 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by five children, Ruth Lynn Lute (Don), Lawrence Castle (Ayron Haley), Leslie Castle (Sharon), Beth Ann Davisson (Bill), David Castle (Bobbie); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Amy was a pioneer in many respects, getting a teaching degree in 1936 from Bridgewater State College, long before it was common for women to attend college. Her first teaching job was in a one-room schoolhouse in Danville, Vermont, teaching ages six to 15. She finished her career in Colton, Oregon, retiring in 1979. Along the way, she earned her Master's Degree in Special Education from Western Oregon University in 1971. She was an outstanding educator who brought energy, dedication and innovation to the classroom. Her work in special education was years before its time, sparked by a creative intellect and a desire to see all children given the opportunity to learn. In her 40 plus years of teaching, she had a positive influence on thousands of children. In retirement, Amy channeled her prodigious energies into athletics and service to her community. A cancer survivor, she took up running at age 60. Twelve years later she set an age-group world record for 10K at the VII World Veterans Championships. Her love of running led her to start the Oregon Senior Olympics in 1985. A track meet for master's competitors, the Senior Olympics ran for 20 years and drew athletes from all around the Northwest, and sometimes farther. She was a tireless promoter of physical fitness, helping put on local road runs, and often competing in them. Her last major competition was a record-setting performance in the Senior Olympic 1500m fitness walk at age 85. Her service to running a fitness was acknowledged with the Charles W. Bowles award in 1992. While her list of accomplishments is extensive, Amy was first and foremost a loving wife to her husband, beloved mother to her children, and the finest example of a faithful, committed Christian woman. She believed that God directed and blessed her life, and that her future was secured. Her intelligence, wit and charm were matched by an impeccable integrity and generosity of spirit. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2010, at Labish Center Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Published in StatesmanJournal on September 11, 2010
AMY B. CASTLE
Mar. 20, 1917 - Sept. 9, 2010
SILVERTON, Ore. - Amy Bertha (Barton) Castle, born in South Attleboro, Massachusetts on March 20, 1917, passed away on September 9, 2010, in Silverton, Oregon. She was 93 years old. Amy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Albert Castle. From a large family, she was the last living sibling of 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by five children, Ruth Lynn Lute (Don), Lawrence Castle (Ayron Haley), Leslie Castle (Sharon), Beth Ann Davisson (Bill), David Castle (Bobbie); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Amy was a pioneer in many respects, getting a teaching degree in 1936 from Bridgewater State College, long before it was common for women to attend college. Her first teaching job was in a one-room schoolhouse in Danville, Vermont, teaching ages six to 15. She finished her career in Colton, Oregon, retiring in 1979. Along the way, she earned her Master's Degree in Special Education from Western Oregon University in 1971. She was an outstanding educator who brought energy, dedication and innovation to the classroom. Her work in special education was years before its time, sparked by a creative intellect and a desire to see all children given the opportunity to learn. In her 40 plus years of teaching, she had a positive influence on thousands of children. In retirement, Amy channeled her prodigious energies into athletics and service to her community. A cancer survivor, she took up running at age 60. Twelve years later she set an age-group world record for 10K at the VII World Veterans Championships. Her love of running led her to start the Oregon Senior Olympics in 1985. A track meet for master's competitors, the Senior Olympics ran for 20 years and drew athletes from all around the Northwest, and sometimes farther. She was a tireless promoter of physical fitness, helping put on local road runs, and often competing in them. Her last major competition was a record-setting performance in the Senior Olympic 1500m fitness walk at age 85. Her service to running a fitness was acknowledged with the Charles W. Bowles award in 1992. While her list of accomplishments is extensive, Amy was first and foremost a loving wife to her husband, beloved mother to her children, and the finest example of a faithful, committed Christian woman. She believed that God directed and blessed her life, and that her future was secured. Her intelligence, wit and charm were matched by an impeccable integrity and generosity of spirit. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2010, at Labish Center Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Published in StatesmanJournal on September 11, 2010
Mar. 20, 1917 - Sept. 9, 2010
SILVERTON, Ore. - Amy Bertha (Barton) Castle, born in South Attleboro, Massachusetts on March 20, 1917, passed away on September 9, 2010, in Silverton, Oregon. She was 93 years old. Amy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence Albert Castle. From a large family, she was the last living sibling of 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by five children, Ruth Lynn Lute (Don), Lawrence Castle (Ayron Haley), Leslie Castle (Sharon), Beth Ann Davisson (Bill), David Castle (Bobbie); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Amy was a pioneer in many respects, getting a teaching degree in 1936 from Bridgewater State College, long before it was common for women to attend college. Her first teaching job was in a one-room schoolhouse in Danville, Vermont, teaching ages six to 15. She finished her career in Colton, Oregon, retiring in 1979. Along the way, she earned her Master's Degree in Special Education from Western Oregon University in 1971. She was an outstanding educator who brought energy, dedication and innovation to the classroom. Her work in special education was years before its time, sparked by a creative intellect and a desire to see all children given the opportunity to learn. In her 40 plus years of teaching, she had a positive influence on thousands of children. In retirement, Amy channeled her prodigious energies into athletics and service to her community. A cancer survivor, she took up running at age 60. Twelve years later she set an age-group world record for 10K at the VII World Veterans Championships. Her love of running led her to start the Oregon Senior Olympics in 1985. A track meet for master's competitors, the Senior Olympics ran for 20 years and drew athletes from all around the Northwest, and sometimes farther. She was a tireless promoter of physical fitness, helping put on local road runs, and often competing in them. Her last major competition was a record-setting performance in the Senior Olympic 1500m fitness walk at age 85. Her service to running a fitness was acknowledged with the Charles W. Bowles award in 1992. While her list of accomplishments is extensive, Amy was first and foremost a loving wife to her husband, beloved mother to her children, and the finest example of a faithful, committed Christian woman. She believed that God directed and blessed her life, and that her future was secured. Her intelligence, wit and charm were matched by an impeccable integrity and generosity of spirit. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2010, at Labish Center Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willamette Valley Hospice. Arrangements are by Unger Funeral Chapel.
Published in StatesmanJournal on September 11, 2010
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