Friday, November 25, 2011

David Rodger Kasteler: Dec. 28, 1966-Nov. 18, 2011

David R. Kasteler, age 44, born December 28, 1966, died of cancer at his home on November 18, 2011. Son of Rodger David and Emma Lou Swinyard Kasteler, husband of Lisa Scharffs Kasteler, father of Lauren, Maegan, and Spencer David Kasteler, brother of Lee (LucĂ©) Kasteler, Lynda (Christian) Jensen, Jeffrey (Jodie) Kasteler, and Michael “Mika” Kasteler, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Kasteler, and his grandparents.
Dave attended Olympus High School and graduated from Skyline High School. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alabama, Birmingham, where he met his future wife and fellow missionary, Lisa. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple in August, 1999. Dave graduated from BYU in Construction Management and supervised commercial construction projects in Northern California, Utah, and throughout the Intermountain West.
He was an avid scouter for over 20 years and received many awards for his service including the Silver Beaver. Over 40 boys received their Eagle under his direction. He was on the board for the Great Salt Lake Council and served on numerous committees and projects.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lone Peak Stake Center, 11570 South Wasatch Blvd (3600 East). A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East, 10600 South, in Sandy, Utah, also from 9:30-10:30 prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alta High School Fundraiser benefiting Huntsman Cancer Foundation at www.huntsmancancerfoundation.org/altahigh.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Big Dave


It is a rare privilege to know someone who has touched and influenced so many lives. My dad is one of these people. Tonight he was awarded the "On My Honor" award for adult scouting leaders. Current and previous boys from our neighborhood troop, 1293, came to see him. These boys have touched my dads life, my life, my families lives and will continue to touch many peoples lives. Thank you boys so much for the impact you have had on my dads life. He loves each and everyone of you and will always be there to lift you up when you fall. Please remember what he taught you about being a man and a leader and a brother. You are all wonderful people who will do great things. Always remember who you are and you will do just fine. I love you all and wish you the best in life. May God bless you as you continue through life.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

this is what I woke up to this morning. Snow. I have a love/hate relationship with winter. I hate being cold, but I LOVE wearing sweaters.

anywho! Today I was cleaning out my room and decided I needed to do something with all my notes and letters that I have received because my box was getting kinda full. So I put them all in page protectors and then in a binder. It made me realize how many wonderful people i have in my life. There were things like missionary letters, notes during class, and thank you notes and all of them have a special meaning to me.

now it is time for a senior year bucket list update. I have crossed off a few ;)
CHECK! 1. go to the homecoming dance
2. stay employed
CHECK! 3. get accepted to school
4. go bridge jumping
5. kiss a boy
6. ride in a limo
7. go to Europe
8. fall in love
9. write a story
10. road trip with friends
11. go to a haunted house
CHECK! 12. be asked on a date
13. break something
14. sell a piece of art
15. sell the car
16. learn to sing
17. audition for something
18. take an amazing picture
19. plant a tree
CHECK! 20. make new friends
CHECK! 21. become a leader
22. be loved
23. write and record a song
24. perform a solo on stage
25. have a lightsaber battle
26. save some money
27. make a quilt
28. buy a bike
29. graduate
CHECK! 30. get a scholarship
31. go to the hot springs
32. sleep under the stars
CHECK! 33. throw away a pair of shoes

Another thing I have always wanted is to have someone give me flowers. Well some amazing people left me roses and a note on my porch the other night.
i have amazing friends.