St. George, UT - John Noel Castle, passed peacefully on in his sleep, 28 July, 2010. He was born 24 Dec 1924 in England to Archibald & Kathleen Castle. He married Jean Conner (deceased 1955) in England and then Audrey McLeod (deceased Oct 2009) in Canada. His warm and friendly character will be greatly missed, as well as his subtle British humor. As a youth he was quite athletic. Even in his fifties he could still beat his university students in racquetball. Eager to serve, he entered the Royal Air Force during WWII being under the minimum age. He received a medal of honor from King George VI for his bravery in dislodging a bomb which was stuck in the bomb bay. John worked in the automotive aftermarket for years, and became a professor of Northwood University in his forties. His innumerable hours of love and service to friends, Northwood University students, community and family have verified his golden heart to "love thy neighbor". John and Audrey loved to travel, John at the steering wheel and Audrey always and only in the passenger seat. His favorite food? Shortbread and gingersnap cookies! Oh, if we all could live to be 85 and eat as many cookies as he did! To do as he always said, this tale of his life will be "short and sweet, please!" The true love he expressed to his family will forever stay in our hearts. John is survived by his three children: Jane (Dodd) and David of Arlington, Virginia, Pamela (Somers) and Richard of St. George, Utah, John Peter and Marie-France Castle of Kelowna, British Columbia plus eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren whom he loved and was so proud of. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel Relief Society Room, 1222 E Brigham Rd., St. George, UT 84790.Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Many thanks for the love and care from Zion's Way Hospice, Beehive Homes, Sterling Court and friends. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be sent to THE JOHN CASTLE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP, Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Dr., Midland, Michigan 48640-2398.