Megan Rain Casteel
November 24, 1994 - March 20, 2021
Mission Viejo California
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Megan Rain Casteel
November 24, 1994 - March 20, 2021
Mission Viejo California
Obituary
Our Megan Rain has left this earth, but she will never leave our hearts.
Her vivacious smile and bouncy hugs are memories we will always hold onto. She formed deep friendships with people and believed in their journeys. She was always there to listen, love and accept her loved ones with open arms. Megan loved the ocean, her guitar and good drum circle on the sand. She was always down for a good horror movie! She had the voice of an angel and sang with a soft, but powerful voice about life and love. She was open about the struggles that this life can bring and helped many during her personal journey. She received the Recovery Innovators award for founding Sounds of Recovery, an innovative support group connecting musicians, artists, songwriters and singers during their recoveries. She was a manager at The Lighthouse in 2019, a sober living home aimed at helping women find and sustain recovery. She also assisted with recovery advocacy projects through the NW Alano Club in Portland.
Megan leaves behind a family who will forever celebrate her free spirit that is now flying high. Father, David Casteel; Mother, Nina Casteel; Older Brother, Dakota Casteel; Younger Brother, Zachary Casteel and step-family, Jenn, Nicholas and Jacob Paige.
We know Megan’s wish would have been to continue supporting other people. Donations in her memory can be made to:
Recovery BLVD
1316 S. E. 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
Portland Sober Living Company
1316 S. E. 12th Ave. office A
Portland, OR 97214
14 responses to Megan Rain Casteel
Gage Page says:
March 29, 2021
Jennifer Lasher says:
March 29, 2021
Mini Me. , There are no words. You will always be here in our hearts, laughs and thoughts. I love you.« Your Auntie Jennifer
Savana Bollmann says:
March 29, 2021
I met Megan during the begining of our youth. So much laughter and stories shared between then. I spoke to her not too long ago. So, it breaks my heart knowning she has left this earth so early. My deepest sympathies. – Savana B.
Kira Armao says:
March 30, 2021
Sweet, sweet Megan. I remember meeting you in highschool and you were the first person to say “I like your hair” we both had crazy pink hair. Such a bright, bubbly, beautiful soul you are and always will be. I admired you and you will always continue to be an inspiring person within how kind of a heart you have. I will never forget you and the memories I hold dearly. May you Rest In Peace and may your family and loved ones be held by you within this tragic time.
Thomas James says:
March 29, 2021
You were always there with a welcoming smile
I’m at a loss of words to how much you mean
Everyone knows exactly what I mean
When I say
The middle of the day is so bright in NW
When the clouds part
The sun shines through
In the East Side Room
I will remember you
You will be missed Megan Rain
Bryce Casper says:
March 31, 2021
I haven’t stopped breaking down since I found out late friday night. Megan Rain Casteel and I dated for a time towards the end of 2013, and though our relationship was brief, the time we shared together was the most impactful of my life. Unfortunately, and having never been a user, unbeknownst to me, addiction had already taken hold at that point.
After things ended between us, albeit to say badly, I’m ashamed to admit I had no forgiveness in my heart. It wasn’t until Megan reached out to me, about a year or so later, that our friendship began.
Those who knew Megan knew that she had guts. She had fire and she was fearless. For her to apologize to me, for the wrongs the addiction had caused (because Megan had an incredible heart, and a beautiful soul), must have been incredibly hard.
From there our friendship took root. We didn’t communicate all the time, but we maintained contact at least once a month or so throughout the years. When Megan was succeeding in her struggles, we would have deep talks, and I would get a small insight into the fathomless depths of her demons, as well as the light she was bringing to others.
When Megan’s battles became too much, I was sad that such a thing had taken hold again, but had faith that she would fight through it, as she had time and time again.
This time was different.
I spoke to Megan two days before… I knew it had taken hold once more. But I assumed that she would once again pull through.
Her last words to me were “ok”.
Now I’m left with the deepest regret of my life, and the knowledge that I’ll never hear from her again, never see her again, and never get to tell her that I’m the one who is sorry.
I wish I’d stuck with her, and helped her, because in the back of my mind, I always knew she deserved so much more from me. And to you, my dearest Megan Rain, I apologize.
I know you’re in a place where you can smile again, and live happily, free of the pain you experienced in your life.
I will always remember you, and strive to show the same compassion, empathy, and strength of spirit you had in your life.
I will take up your cause, and do my best to help those who struggle in a callous world.
I’ll always love you, and always miss you.
Goodbye, Megan Rain