Wilkie Casoose

Biography Wilkie Casoose, 64, of Bylas, passed away October 15, 2010. He was born December 19, 1945 to Ralph & Marie Casoose. During his younger years they lived in Eager, Arizona attending Round Valley schools. Later he moved to Bylas where he lived with his sister Linda attending Fort Thomas schools. Soon after high school Wilkie was drafted into the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam conflict. After receiving and Honorable Discharge Wilkie went back to Eager, AZ and started working at the sawmill and the round-up with the San Carlos Cattle Association. Wilkie met Glory Goseyun and they were married on April 17, 1975. Wilkie worked for the Morenci mine for over 20 years as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Due to health problems, he retired in 2003 and they moved to Bylas. Wilkie loved the outdoors, going hunting, fishing and camping. He loved reading the Bible and teaching his grandchildren about the Bible. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife, Glory Casoose, of Bylas, his son, Marty Casoose of Morenci, daughters Wendy Lang of Morenci, Wileeta Casoose of Scottsdale and Vicki Casoose of Bylas, brothers, Lester Casoose of Eager, Roger Casoose of Globe, Alden Casoose of San Francisco, and Gilmore Casoose of Bylas, sisters Linda Wright of Bylas, Serena Pina of Cibecue, Jo Anna Aragon of Montana and Iris Casillas of Globe. Wilkie is preceded in death by his parents Marie & Ralph Casoose, brother Earl Lee Casoose, and sisters Clarissa Dosela & Rita Comb. A wake will be at the Casoose residence in Bylas, on Friday, October 22, 2010 starting at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm on Saturday, October 23 at the Casoose Residence.