David Crockett Castleberry (#1 Chiefs Fan), age 71, of Helena, Montana, passed away at Benefis Hospital on October 19, 2020 due to heart related complications.
David was born June 14, 1949 to Juanita Ellen (Aker) Castleberry and Crockett (Cass) Gordon Castleberry in St. Louis, Missouri. He was third born of 5 children. The family resided in St. Anne, Missouri before moving to Radersburg, Montana when he was 10 years old.
David attended Toston grade school and then went on to graduate from Broadwater County High school, Townsend, Montana in 1967. On April 1, 1968 he joined the Marine Corps as a Legal Clerk and Court Reporter, stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He married his high school sweetheart, Sherry (Crum) Castleberry on January 14, 1970. On November 11, 1970, their one and only child, Mistee Michelle (Castleberry) Hirschey was born. After fulfilling his duty with the Marine Corps, he and his family, moved to Helena, Montana, at which time he went to work at Fort Harrison Veteran’s Administration as a teletype operator. In 1972, he enlisted in the Coast Guard as a Legal Clerk and Court Reporter and was stationed in Seattle, Washington. In 1976, David was Honorably discharged and moved back to Helena, Montana, where he remained until his time of death.
David was preceded in death by his parents Juanita and Cass Castleberry, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Jennie Crum, sisters-in law, Carol McCabe and Evelyn Stock, and brother-in-law Clifton Robert Crum.
David is survived by his wife, Sherry of Helena, Montana, daughter Mistee Hirschey and son-in-law COL Gregory Hirschey and grandchildren, Hayden, Jacob, Zachary, and Maddison Hirschey, all of Manhattan, Kansas, sisters Joyce (Fred) Hughes of Pocatello, Idaho, Rita Rowe of Austin, Texas, Marcia (Jim) Jones of Helena, Montana, brother Mike Castleberry of Radersburg, Montana, sisters-in-law Linda (John) Ulmer of Townsend, Montana, Judy (Jim) Lots of Polaris, Montana and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial with Military Honors is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of David.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 9, 2020
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams St.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 9, 2020
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams St.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
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Kerry Ware Hughes says
Mistee,
I read about your father’s passing. What a beautiful obituary, your dad sounded like an incredible man. I hope and pray you remember wonderful and special moments spent together and hold dearly to these memories. Always remember the pain you are feeling is from the love you have.
God Bless, Kerry
Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss.
Curtis Stanghill says
Sherry and family,
Sorry to hear David’s passing he was a wonderful friend and we had wonderful hunting memories. Prayers are we you and your family. Sorry I cant make the service I’ll be praying that day. May God Bless,
Curt Stanghill and family
Lee Connolly says
Lee {Lau} Connolly says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I want to offer you my sincere sympathy. May God Bless and Comfort
You and your family. David and I were classmates. He was a very kind person and lots of fun. Hold on to the
special memories to make it through this difficult time. Love Lee
Teresa Graham says
Sherry and Mistee and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. David was such a good person. My prayers are with all of you. May your memories of better days see you through your days ahead.
Shauna Nickovich Brown says
Mistee & family,
My sincere condolences for your loss, one of the hardest parts of our life is saying goodbye. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Karen Bursaw says
Sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories close to your heart. Your father will never be far away. He will be watching you and your family from above.
Cynthia and Ralph Crum says
Sherry, Mistee, Greg and family, We are sending our love and condolences to you all. Your husband (Sherry) and Father (Mistee) sounds like a wonderful, dedicated and interesting man. Know our thoughts are with you. Love, Cindy, Ralph, Candace, Alexandra and Sean
Linda Ulmer says
I am so very sorry Sis for your loss of your beloved husband and partner in life. Dave had so many talents…he had some of the fastest hands in foosball. Greased lightening. He put up with me when I came to visit from Williston…we sure had fun. David loved his gambling and was very good at it. It is hard for me to believe that he is gone…..I love you Sis and Mistee!!!
Diana Krieger says
Sherry I am so sorry to hear about David. My condolences to you and your family.
John Hirschey says
Sherry, we are so sorry! Will miss seeing him at the gatherings at Greg and Mistee’s. Let us know if we can do anything! Peace and God’s blessings! John and Andy
Connie Songer says
Sherry and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We remember all the times David would come to the softball games and cheer us all on. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Pat and Connie Songer