Castan's Obituary
Castan Brown
(Died January 9, 2013)
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Castan Brown, eight month old infant son of Joshua and Christine Brown of Joplin, passed away January 9, 2013. Castan was born April 27, 2012 in Joplin.
In addition to his parents, Castan is survived by his sisters Shaylor, Brailey and Miana; maternal grandparents Robert and Mary Hilton of Joplin; maternal grandmother Tammie Williams of Joplin; maternal great grandparents Geary and Janis Williams of Joplin; maternal great grandparents Ed and Georgia Hilton of Springfield; maternal great, great grandparents George and Ferdie Earles; paternal grandparents Bradlee and Serena Brown of Webb City; paternal grandmother Diana Tedtaotao of Joplin; paternal great grandmother Ruby Brown of Duenweg; uncles Zachariah Brown, Toby Brown, Robbie Brown and Steve Matthews all of Joplin; aunt and uncle Brian and Angela Eurit of Carl Jct.; other family and many
Dear Castan
I came across your page doing some research on genetic anomolies. I saw that little face, that pointy chin, beautiful blue eyes and I was smitten! Reading about you was something I did every day. I was amazed by your parents' strength and courage. You were given everything and more when you came into their lives. You blessed them and you were blessed. You will never be forgotten, not by anyone who knew you personally but by those who met you on the net through the posts by your parents. We will miss you dear, sweet baby boy!
Hugs to all from North Pole, Alaska
Touched me more than you will ever know
I was flipping though FB one day, I too was having a bad day. I read a lot of others childrens pages and follow different medical blogs about kids. I came across Castan's page and well I was hooked. I loved seeing you update pics of him, your family, and his amazing smile. My son was born with many issues, he is 4 now and everyday seems more and more changelling. But I could come to your page at the end of the day and smile, smile because Castan had rolled over, or tried a new food. I would smile and remember when my son had did something others take for granted.
Castan fly high, and to his mom and dad and his sisters, may he forever be your shining star.
Forever loved
Beautiful Blue Eyed Castan
Dear Castan,
I'm so saddened that you had to leave us so soon. I feel really sorry and my heart aches for your mother, father, & sisters. I know the whole family is hurting but my heart especially goes out to your mother. My husband and I had quite a scare when our son was born so I can understand the feeling somewhat. To be able to feel your child grow inside you allows you a most incredible bond then to be able to hold you in your arms for warmth, protection, love. It's such an amazing feeling. I can only imagine the emptiness your mother feels that she can no longer hold you. Again I ache for you all. To not be so glum, I loved seeing all the posts, pics, & videos your mother posted. My favorite had to be the one where your father fed you and you had food all over your face, my husband does the same thing. I'm really glad I got to follow your story. Granted that was cut way too short. I will miss you Castan. You've touched so many so now enjoy playing with your brother and the other angel babies.
The Privileged Micro Preemie Club
I had been going about my normal routine of posting updates to my daughter's prayer page, Brielle, who is also a micro preemie like Castan when I had a prayer warrior post a link to this new little boy's page. The face instantly pulled me in like no other could! Come to find out he was roomies with another dear micro that we were good friends with, Payton. I HAD to get to know this little boy who had joined our exclusive little micro preemie circle that not many others could relate to on a personal level. I followed you from the begining of your journey and got to know your Mommy well! We exchanged little stories of yours and my daughter's NICU stay and all the funny things you were doing as you grew. My most favorite favorite memory is when you were aloud to have big boy food and your Mommy let you have a dum dum sucker. The look on your face was priceless as you tasted that yummy yummy treat for the very first time. The sucker was as big as your tiny sweet mouth and those teeny lips just curled right over that sucker like you were an old pro at it while you held onto it with your fingers! Everyone could always tell when you liked or disliked something because of those expresive eyebrows you were blessed with. They could make me laugh in an instant or cry because you were sad after you had your shots one day. And those EYES! Those big beautiful blueberry eyes that could turn a bad day into a huge smile just by looking at them! I learned alot from your Mommy about Mosaic Tiploidy and boy did she and your daddy do an awesome job of taking care of you and your every need! I say I followed you from the begining and I won't say I followed you to the end because sweet boy this is THE begining of a whole other story for you! You are going to do great things up there in heaven sweet angel! I'm sure your big brother Odd is showing you the ropes right this very minute and making the place all nice and perfect for when your Mommy and Daddy join you up there which may seem like a long time to us here on Earth but up there it's the blink of an eye! We will all see you one day soon superman but until then fly high and swift and be the strength that your Mommy, Daddy, and sisters need right now. As my daughter Kaylee says, Love you bunches and bunches and that's a whooooole lot!
Castan (Superman)
I didnt know you personally nor your family, but seen a photo of you thru a friend who followed Believe in Castan and in an instant you stole my heart, with your big adorable eyes, that smiley mouth, that wispy hair, i was hooked i checked everyday to hear something new about you, or to see a new picture or video your sweet mama put up on facebook. When i was sad or just having a rough day all i had to do is look at your pictures and all was better. I was heartbroken to hear about your passing, i woke at 4 am that awful day and saw the message from your mama that you were gone and in an instant tears fell i couldnt believe that little superman, my hero had gone home to God. Everyday i have cried, i miss seeing new pics and videos of you.. its hard to believe you are gone sweet sweet Castan. I hope you are having the best time up there with your brother :) dnt cause too much trouble now :) I know you will be watching your family everyday and that they will see you again one day. I love you Castan, my heart is a little empty knowing you are with God now. I pray for you and your family who is left to grieve without you. Hope you like my balloons i sent ya Cutie...
Forever in our hearts
Peanut
You touched mine and my family's hearts the first time we laid eyes on you. What a blessing from God you were to so many thousands of people all around the world. Your Mommy is such a wonderful lady and it is an honor to call her our friend. I know your Momma and Daddy will always make sure your story is told and that your sisters remember you always, they all loved you so much and still do, as well as all of us.
I have cried daily since God has called you home, but I know you are up in heaven playing with our two sons that we lost too and your brother Odd. I bet you 4 boys are running around and my Mom is watching over all 4 of you right now.
One day we will all be joined together again and what a glorious day that will be. When God comes and takes us all home.
Fly high baby peanut and have a ball until we get there and can all be together again.
I was surfing facebook one day.. having a rough day.. and then i ran across your facebook page.. Believe in Castan.. and then I started looking at your mother's facebook posts and pictures.. you were a precious baby boy.. And it gave me some kind of hope.. my Next door neighbor passed away the same day that you did.. and I was tore up.. then i seen where you passed away.. But God has a reason.. even as young as you were.. he could see that you were suffering.. and now youve gained your angel wings and are happier than ever.. You have touched my heart in many ways.. and you have so many others too.. you've lit the fire into myheart.. and ThankYou, to your mom dad and sisters, for letting me be a part of your journey.. I have been blessed with the privledge.. of knowing your family..