Harry Elderkin Ashford

July 6th, 1922 - August 24th, 2013

Born in Stratford, South Dakota, Bud moved to Salem, Oregon 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, Oregon at 2:00pm on Thursday, September 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.

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Gregg Schrader

Just found this obituary and know that I am a distant cousin from Parke County, Indiana. Elderkin Ashford grandfather of Harry is buried in the Bloomingdale, Indiana Friends Cemetery. My Great Great Grandmother Rebecca Ashford Kent was a sister. Other sisters and brothers of Elderkin Ashford are also buried In Parke County, Indiana and others in Columbiana County, Ohio. Wish I had known of Harry a long time ago to have discussed what he knew about his family. My best to family members who may read this. [email protected].

Published January 4th, 2024

coney

So sad for the loss. When we lose those in death we do mourn, but we also remember the good times that we have had with them. Again so sorry for your loss may the peace that excel all thought be with you at this difficult time.

Published January 4th, 2024

sarah

Dad I miss you already.......love you always.

Published January 4th, 2024

Staff at Autumn Funerals, Cremation & Burial

Our sincere condolences.

Published January 4th, 2024

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