Obituary of Ursula “Ulla” Castor

~ Palm Bay ~ October 23, 1937 ~ May 7, 2018 After a long, courageous, battle with Alzheimer’s, Ursula “Omi” Castor. 80, peacefully passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 in the company of her daughter, Barbara and granddaughter, Lindsay. Ursula was born in Altenhundem, Germany on October 23, 1937 to Willi and Clara Prein. She was a devoted wife, mother and “Omi” known far and wide for her warm personality, beautiful smile, amazing flower garden, and delicious baking which she shared with everyone. Ursula had been a Palm Bay resident since 1965 and was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Heinz. Together they shared a US Army military career that included numerous overseas assignments, and her holding the home front through Heinz’s two tours in Vietnam. Ursula is survived by her three children; Edgar (Kathryn), Barbara Miller (Mark) and Peter (EJ) and nine grandchildren, Jillian, Kindra, Kristen, Lea, Lindsay, Christopher, Caroline, Clara and Andrew; and one great grandchild, Emerson. In addition to these family members Ulla leaves behind two brothers and two sisters living in Germany. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1425 Miller St. NE, Palm Bay. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or visit https://www.alz.org/. Omi It would be wrong to compare you to a garden that blooms during Spring The beauty, the color, the life it brings. Bumblebees and butterflies. Yes, your smile, your eyes, they light the room as the sun brightens the garden on a cloudy day. But I cannot compare you. It would be wrong to compare you to the ocean. The tides so strong, the sun dancing beneath the waves, life still growing abundantly below. Yes, you are as strong, as courageous as the waves crashing on the shore But I cannot compare you. It would be wrong to compare yo to the Earth that faithfully revolves around the Sun A home to so many Yes, your home is as warm, as welcoming But I cannot compare you. Because Omi, you are so much more than these things You are the sun on which they depend. By Clara Castor