Casey Waycasy

April 23, 1923 - June 8, 2014

Cecil Milton Waycasy “Casey” peacefully passed from this life in his home on June 8th in the care of his wife and family. He was born the fourth child of William Edward and Nancy Hart Waycasy in Little Rock, Arkansas where he spent his childhood before relocating to Utah County. On August 26, 1941 he married Verda Park and to this union was born three children, Jim, Sherry and Debbie. They later divorced and on June 15, 1969 married Carol Ogden Nielsen. Casey served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII on various South Pacific Islands. His life-long sports enthusiasm began in childhood under the care of brother, Ed, encouraging him and coaching in the art of boxing. He competed and excelled in this sport throughout childhood and his Navy service. Casey won many honors in every sport in which he competed due to a focused attitude and very competitive nature and a natural ability. He loved and participated in bowling, table tennis, softball and golf, where he treasured the companionship of friends and son, Jim with the East Bay “over the hill gang.” Always full of ideas and with a creative mind, he established and operated several businesses including partnership in Miracle Bowl, Orem, “Casey’s” bar in Provo, and several video rental stores in Nevada. He was known throughout Utah County as a sports broadcaster for the many high schools in the area. He hosted a sports show while at KOVO radio and also broadcast BYU sports and the University of Wyoming football. Casey enjoyed the process of writing and self-published his book, “All American Sports Stories.” He also wrote a sports column for the Daily Herald at one time. Using his artistic ability, he worked in commercial sign painting and lettering around Utah County for many years. He also found pleasure in drawing and sketching and especially enjoyed this activity in his later years. Casey had a special love and sensitivity for all animals and insisted on attributing human feelings to them. He enjoyed a long life of pet ownership with love and respect for all creatures. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol (Spanish Fork). Children: Jim (Provo), Debbie (Arizona), 7 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bertha and Glen Anderson, Ephraim; in-law sisters and brothers and many nieces and nephews with whom he kept in contact. Tragically proceeded in death by daughter, Sherry Black; grandchildren, Jason Black, Ashley Watts, brothers, Ed and Harry, sister, Carolyn, brother-in-laws, Mitch Anderson, Larry Ogden, sister-in-law, Cheryl Ogden and his special puppy companion of 20 years, Bandit. With gratitude and emotion we thank Sunrise Hospice for their service. This includes his nurse, Amy, and staff; Ashley, Krista, Katy, Gabe, Angela and Chaplin Matt. We have always been treated with love and a feeling of being special. To honor Casey’s wishes, he has requested no formal viewing or service. A private memorial for family and friends will occur at a later date. Cremation and final arrangements are under the direction of Utah Valley Mortuary. The family requests no floral offerings.