St. George, Utah - Miriam Lois Castle passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 in St. George, Utah. She was born on May 29, 1924 in Ada, Ohio, the fourth of four sisters. She was married to Vernon Vincent of Ashtabula, Ohio. She worked for Ohio Northern University as the Presidents Secretary in the early 1950's. After moving to Colombus, Ohio and living there a few years, Vern and Miriam, and their two daughters moved to San Jose, California in June on 1957. During this time Miriam was active in her church, Bethany Lutheran Church, serving on several committees. She was a manager for santa Clara Social Services. She divorced and later married John Castle and lived in California, Oregon, and then Finally staying in St. George, Utah for their retainment years. Miriam was active and busy, serving her church, New Promise Lutheran Church, in St. George, Utah as a member of its building committee, volunteering at Dixie Care and Share, Elks Club, The Salvation Army and also a member of her homeowners association. She was always there to serve her church and others in need. Miriam liked sewing, reading, gardening, fishing, cooking and music. As a senior in High School she was asked to play in the ONU Orchestra, which was quite an honor for her. She always prided herself as an immaculate homemaker. Miriam is preceded in death by both her parents, Rodney S. Hover and Effie S. Pratt Hover of Ada, Ohio; sisters, Hazel Atherton of Springfield, OH and Ruth Samse of Ramona, CA; and husbands, Vernon Vincent and John Castle. She is survived by her sister, Marie Cribley Horsley of Seattle, WA; her two daughters, Teresa DeWitt of Whittier, CA and Denise Wolff of Mt. Shasta, CA; three grandchildren, Carolyn Quetzal, David DeWitt and Kathleen Beard; and four great-grandchildren, Merista, Adam, Eric and Peyton; and by her loving friend, Guy Larsen. Miriam will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial services to be held Friday, December 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Promise Lutheran Church, 244 South Valley View Drive, St. George, Utah. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery near her late husband and her parents in Ada, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Promise Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank those at Kolob Care and Dixie Regional Medical Center for their help, concern and professional care. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.