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Dec. 12, 1972 - April 21, 2022Beloved son, brother and uncle, Casey Joseph Smith passed away at his home in Rosamond, Calif. after a protracted illness.He leaves behind his mother Ina Scott and step-father Glen Scott along with father Larry Smith and step-mother Lindy, sister Kimberly Smith, nephew Gabriel Smith, uncles, aunts and cousins.Casey grew up in Rosamond and attended Southern Kern Unified School District from kindergarten through twelfth grade.As a child, he spent much time with his grandparents, Myrt and Joe Davis, who lived next door to the Kern County Fire Dept. He visited the fire station so often that he became an unofficial mascot. The firemen kindly taught him a great deal about care and maintenance of the trucks and equipment needed to fight fires. Although he never reached his childhood goal of becoming a full-fledged fireman, Casey was passionate in his devotion to assist firefighting efforts as long as he was physically able.After high school, Casey moved to Oregon where he was a volunteer fireman and managed an auto parts store. After two years, he returned to Rosamond, to help take care of his grandfather who was terminally ill and stayed in the Antelope Valley from then on.Casey became a a certified EMT and worked in the Antelope Valley and Gorman areas. He later attended Casa Loma Nursing School in San Fernando Valley, earned his LVN license and worked as a nurse in various health care positions until his illness prevented him from holding a full-time job.Casey loved riding motorcycles, especially in the desert where he found great peace and freedom. He was also interested in genealogy and through research discovered that among his Irish, English and Welsh ancestry, he also had Native American ancestors. This thrilled him as he had been fascinated with the Native American section of the encyclopedia from the time he was 18 months old. Before he could read, he could identify all the chiefs from their photos. Casey's connection to this part of his heritage never faded. He loved scouring the hills and desert for arrow heads and other objects and his collection of Native American artifacts was one of his most precious possessions.Above all, Casey was devoted to helping people in need from childhood to the end of his life. His kindness to others, concern for their safety and willingness to help will be long remembered and sorely missed.There will be a memorial service and deep pit barbecue in Casey's honor on July 9, 2022 from 11:00 a.m.. - 3:00 p.m. at 2845 80th St. West, Rosamond, Calif.
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