Harry Elderkin Ashford

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.