Desta Jane Caswell

Desta Jane Caswell 74, of Maryville, MO passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Village Care Center, Maryville.

Desta was born on December 31, 1937 in Baxter Springs, KS to Rev. Earl and Elfia Ellen (Purvis) VanSickle. They preceded her in death.

She had been a resident of Maryville most all of her life.
She was a homemaker and had been a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Maryville, MO.

Left to mourn her passing are her children, Harry DeSpain, St. Joseph, MO, Mike DeSpain, St. Joseph, MO, Earl DeSpain, Maryville, MO, John DeSpain, Maryville, MO, and Jana Goodpaster, Maryville, MO. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Dorla Taylor, Maryville, MO, and Earlene Harris, St. Joseph, MO; 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO, the burial will be in the Miriam Cemetery, also of Maryville.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the funeral home.

Memorials can be directed to the family to help with expenses and can be sent to the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, 206 E. South Hills Dr., Maryville, MO. 64468.

For online condolences and obituary, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com.