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William Ashby Obituary
A shby, William F. of Niwot, CO passed away on September 5, 2010 in Denver, CO. On October 8, 1922, William was born in Winston-Salem, NC to James Ashby and Charlotte (Lottie) White. William received his B.S. from West Point in 1946 and became an Investment Advisor. He married Nancy Schwarz and was an active member of the Rotary Club and the Elks. William also enjoyed golfing, hunting and flying. William is survived by his children, Emily Gordon and David Ashby; brother, George Ashby; grandchildren, Charley, Grant and Dain Gordon. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; siblings, Ann and James; as well as his parents. A Funeral Service will be held at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S. Colorado Boulevard, Littleton, CO on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 10:00am. For additional information and to leave condolences, please visit www.cristmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crist Mortuary.
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October 7, 2010
EMILY GORDON, DAVE ASHBY..AND FAMILIES.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY UPON THE PASSING OF BILL & UPON THE EARLIER PASSING OF NANCY ASHBY.
THEY WERE DEAR AND MOST LOVELY, LONGTIME FRIENDS. NANCY & BILL, A CLASSMATE, A FELLOW ARMY INFANTRY OFFICER, AND GOLFING BUDDY, WERE MOST KIND & GENEROUS.
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO WITH ALL OF YOU...LOVE,
RUSTY BRUNSON, SANTA FE,NM
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September 13, 2010
Dave,
We are sorry for your loss. Keep your faith,
May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus be with You Now and Forever.
You are in our Hearts & Prayers, Tracey & Jill Riley
September 10, 2010
I worked with Bill at Boettcher in the 70's. He gave real meaning to the term "Southern Gentleman." I'm so sorry for your loss. Sheila (Powell) Grotzky
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