Obituary of Carol Edith Casper

December 29, 1950 - Medicine Hat, Alberta

December 1, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carol Edith (Stark) Casper who passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the age of 71 years.

She is survived by one daughter, Connie (Trevor); one sister and two brothers; and a large extended family. She was predeceased by a special girl Meredith, spouse Don Griffith and her parents.

She was an avid gardener, baker, and quilter. Her house and garden were a mass of blooms and wonderful smells. She and Don were long-time supporters of the Calgary Horseshoe Club and the Alberta Horseshoe Pitchers Association and travelled extensively to various tournaments in Canada and USA. She was especially fond of the flowers of Hawaii and travelled there often to enjoy the blooms. She was a casino advisor for more than 20 years and had many friends.

It was Carols wish that if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8, Telephone: (403) 955.8818. www.childrenshospital.ab.ca or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca. 

Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at Calgary Horseshoe Club (4310 – 78 Ave SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Carol Casper, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.