Ashford, Harry E. 'Bud' 91
July 06, 1922 Aug. 24, 2013
Born in Stratford, S.D., Bud moved to Salem in 1936, attending Aumsville High School.
He served in the Army from 1942-1946 and was stationed in Philadelphia and New Orleans. Following his discharge, he joined Pacific Northwest Bell and worked as an engineer in Seaside, Albany and Portland until his retirement in 1982.
Bud was active in community service including charter president of the Tacoma Kiwanis Club in Albany as well as president of Raleigh Hills Kiwanis Club. He coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball for several years taking two teams to Hawaii on a team exchange program. He loved golf, hunting and fishing, traveling and the theatre.
He is survived by his wife, Enid of 66 years; his sister, Genny; his daughter, Sarah and partner, Joel; son, Ron and wife, Ingrid; four grandchildren, Erika, Kelsey, Aaron and Garrett; plus four great-grandchildren, Kaila, Audrey, Bryson and Mackenzie.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Maryville Nursing Home, 14645 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. A reception will be held at Maryville immediately following the service. (parking is limited, seek neighborhood options). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity . To light a candle visit: www.autumncares.com.
Published in The Oregonian on August 29, 2013
July 06, 1922 Aug. 24, 2013
Born in Stratford, S.D., Bud moved to Salem in 1936, attending Aumsville High School.
He served in the Army from 1942-1946 and was stationed in Philadelphia and New Orleans. Following his discharge, he joined Pacific Northwest Bell and worked as an engineer in Seaside, Albany and Portland until his retirement in 1982.
Bud was active in community service including charter president of the Tacoma Kiwanis Club in Albany as well as president of Raleigh Hills Kiwanis Club. He coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball for several years taking two teams to Hawaii on a team exchange program. He loved golf, hunting and fishing, traveling and the theatre.
He is survived by his wife, Enid of 66 years; his sister, Genny; his daughter, Sarah and partner, Joel; son, Ron and wife, Ingrid; four grandchildren, Erika, Kelsey, Aaron and Garrett; plus four great-grandchildren, Kaila, Audrey, Bryson and Mackenzie.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Maryville Nursing Home, 14645 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. A reception will be held at Maryville immediately following the service. (parking is limited, seek neighborhood options). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity . To light a candle visit: www.autumncares.com.
Published in The Oregonian on August 29, 2013
Ashford, Harry E. 'Bud' 91
July 06, 1922 Aug. 24, 2013
Born in Stratford, S.D., Bud moved to Salem in 1936, attending Aumsville High School.
He served in the Army from 1942-1946 and was stationed in Philadelphia and New Orleans. Following his discharge, he joined Pacific Northwest Bell and worked as an engineer in Seaside, Albany and Portland until his retirement in 1982.
Bud was active in community service including charter president of the Tacoma Kiwanis Club in Albany as well as president of Raleigh Hills Kiwanis Club. He coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball for several years taking two teams to Hawaii on a team exchange program. He loved golf, hunting and fishing, traveling and the theatre.
He is survived by his wife, Enid of 66 years; his sister, Genny; his daughter, Sarah and partner, Joel; son, Ron and wife, Ingrid; four grandchildren, Erika, Kelsey, Aaron and Garrett; plus four great-grandchildren, Kaila, Audrey, Bryson and Mackenzie.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Maryville Nursing Home, 14645 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. A reception will be held at Maryville immediately following the service. (parking is limited, seek neighborhood options). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity . To light a candle visit: www.autumncares.com.
Published in The Oregonian on August 29, 2013
July 06, 1922 Aug. 24, 2013
Born in Stratford, S.D., Bud moved to Salem in 1936, attending Aumsville High School.
He served in the Army from 1942-1946 and was stationed in Philadelphia and New Orleans. Following his discharge, he joined Pacific Northwest Bell and worked as an engineer in Seaside, Albany and Portland until his retirement in 1982.
Bud was active in community service including charter president of the Tacoma Kiwanis Club in Albany as well as president of Raleigh Hills Kiwanis Club. He coached little league and Babe Ruth baseball for several years taking two teams to Hawaii on a team exchange program. He loved golf, hunting and fishing, traveling and the theatre.
He is survived by his wife, Enid of 66 years; his sister, Genny; his daughter, Sarah and partner, Joel; son, Ron and wife, Ingrid; four grandchildren, Erika, Kelsey, Aaron and Garrett; plus four great-grandchildren, Kaila, Audrey, Bryson and Mackenzie.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Maryville Nursing Home, 14645 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. A reception will be held at Maryville immediately following the service. (parking is limited, seek neighborhood options). In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity . To light a candle visit: www.autumncares.com.
Published in The Oregonian on August 29, 2013
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