Myra Grace Kessler Casbeer, age 87, died March 14, 2021. Born March 21, 1933 to
Born March 21, 1933 to Gottlieb and Christina Kessler in Anamoose, North Dakota, Myra was the fourth of nine children. She and her siblings grew up on the family farm.
After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the nursing program at Trinity Hospital School of Nursing. She completed her degree there, as was the tradition with her one older and two younger sisters.
In 1957, Myra married William Richard “Dick” Casbeer of Lampasas, and relocated to Waco where they raised their children.
The Casbeers were longtime members of First Presbyterian Church of Waco.
Myra’s 30-year career included work as an RN and as director of nurses in hospitals and convalescent homes in Waco. In her retirement years, she served as a volunteer nurse at Providence Hospital when she was not spoiling her grandchildren.
Myra enjoyed entertaining, and good food was always a part of any gathering. She also traveled, especially to casino destinations. She loved the atmosphere and could always be found playing the penny slots.
Survivors include her husband, Dick; two children, Ruth Casbeer Watson and husband William Watson, and Richard Scott Casbeer and wife Pamela Casbeer; two grandchildren, Jessica Nicole Casbeer and William Christopher Watson; two younger siblings, Dick Kessler and wife Dorothy Kessler, and Lonnie Kessler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley (https://www. hospicebrazosvalley.org) or to an organization of one’s choice.