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Richard Paul Ashbaugh

1953 - 2011

Richard Paul Ashbaugh obituary, 1953-2011

BORN

1953

DIED

2011

Richard Ashbaugh Obituary

Richard "Rick" Paul Ashbaugh, 57, of Lodi, passed away on Aug. 15, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 20, 1953 in Lodi to Neal and Julia Ashbaugh.
Rick attended local schools and graduated from Lodi High School in 1971.
Growing up, Rick was active in the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Medic.
Rick was employed at Frank C. Alegre Trucking and he attended Faith Community Church in Lodi.
Rick enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends.
Rick is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his son, Gabriel Ashbaugh of Nevada; his daughter, Abbey Ashbaugh of Lodi; his stepdaughters, Breanna (Alex) Guerrero, Brenda (Joshua) White and Morissa (Dustin) Baca, all of Lodi; stepgrandchildren, Emily, Jocelyn, Alex, Bradley, Jessica, Alexis, Alyssa and Ryan, all of Lodi; his mother, Julia Ashbaugh of Lodi; his brothers, Alan (Ellen) Ashbaugh and Michael Ashbaugh, both of Lodi; his sister, Dana (Paul Taormina) Ashbaugh of Lodi; his niece, Kristen (Nick) Helmrich and his nephew, Jonathan Ashbaugh both of Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his father, Neal Ashbaugh.
A celebration of life was held on August 20, 2011 (his birthday).
The family would like to thank Hospice of San Joaquin for their help and support and a special thanks to Pastor Floyd Hughes.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rick's name to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Aug. 27 to Sep. 3, 2011.

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Virgil & Dorothy Raggi

September 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leo Volkert

August 30, 2011

I've known Rick for many years and have since not seen him in more than 20 years but I remember him as a fair player and good friend. I have spent many years in Scouting with him and the struggles of us both becoming Eagle Scouts. You recieve my final salute Rick, and be at final rest... To the family, may Gods love be with you and comfort you. Leo Volkert ( Troop- 295 )

August 27, 2011

Condolences are with your family in time of loss. Know that God cares and comforts all those mourning over loss ones.

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