Clayton Keith Askew
1922 ~ 2012
MONTEREY - Clayton Askew was born on April 28, 1922 to Charles B. Askew and Alice Weston in Hanford, California and was raised from the age of 3 in Carmel.
He graduated from Monterey High School in 1940 and was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps stationed in England during WWII. He married his high school sweetheart Patrina Dolores Cricchio on June 14, 1942.
After the war, Clayton enrolled in carpenter's school and honed those skills to become a custom cabinetmaker until his retirement. He built the family home with adobe brick and redwood beams. Clayton was an avid hunter, and sports fisherman, passing on those skills to his children and friends. Clayton and Patrina traveled the U.S. in their RV where Patrina kept a diary, and together logged an envious amount of time RVing, camping and boating with family.
Clayton was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years on September 29, 2011, granddaughter, Katrina Hurd and brother, Luther Askew. He is survived by sons, Weston of Mesa, AZ, Mark (Judy) of Monterey and daughter, Alina Hurd (Chuck) of Monterey. He had nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. We are so grateful for his life, the lessons that he taught, and the example that he lived for us every day. Our parents were a team and they gave us unconditional love and endless support.
The family asks that all contributions be sent to the National Park Service (www.nps.gov). A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Mission Mortuary, Monterey, CA.
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I remember Mr. Askew as a good man. He was my Sunday school teacher. During that time he took us to the FORD plant for a tour. He was active in the church. My condolences!!! George Harter
GEORGE HARTER
May 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your father and mother's passing. We still have the "Caviat"(boat) that we purchased from them.We have enjoyed many years enjoying the lakes and will always remember all the memories that your parents shared with us about the boat. We made a promise that the boat would never be in the ocean and we will keep that promise. May the memories of your parents help you through the tough times.
ANN MARIE PAGAN
March 25, 2012
Alina, Mark, Weston and all, Dave told me of your Dad's passing. Your parents truly were "one". He certainly followed her to heaven quickly. He looked so lost without her. My condolences to all. Janet Askew
Janet Askew
March 25, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mission Mortuary, Inc.
March 24, 2012
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