John Wayne Casper was born October 26, 1949 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Robert Casper and Mary Blakey Casper. He passed away on September 8, 2016 in Bakersfield, California. John is survived by his father, Robert; sisters, Nancy Dudgeon (Alan) and Rena Jackson (Bob); Brother; Samuel (Karen) Brother; Samuel Casper(Karen) and niece, Mary Dudgeon all of Vancouver, Washington area; Nephew, Lynn Dudgeon (Robin) and their two children of Elko, Nevada area; his life partner and spouse of 41 years David Clark and numerous friends. I would like to thank Maria of Optimal Hospice for her real compassion and support. Rest in peace Dear Heart. Basham Funeral Care