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George Ashburn Obituary

George W. Ashburn Passed away surrounded by his family on June 1st after battling pneumonia. He was born on Oct. 24th 1938 in Vancouver, WA to Edward and Laura Ashburn, and graduated from Olympia High School in 1956. He lived in the Tacoma area for the last 50 years, where for 40 years, until he retired in 2001, he sold John Deere tractors. He was known for his great sense of humor, and for his willingness to go out of his way to help family, friends, and neighbors. He was known as a straightforward, thoughtful communicator, with sharp wit and humorous anecdotes. He loved tractors, farming, country music, and was an avid member of the Rainier Antique Tractor Club. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley, daughter Diane (Al), sons Greg (Suzy) and Gary (Melissa), and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Sarah, his parents, and his brother Pete. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 9th, 2011 at 1:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 412 W. Pioneer Ave., Puyallup. Donations to American Lung Association.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jun. 5, 2011.

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Brad Wagner

June 9, 2011

heard about your dad and my heart goes out to you..its a sad time.. but it does give you time to reflect on all the wonderful things you remember about him also..i hope you are doing well otherwise and i'll give you a call..

Gayle Cannon

June 7, 2011

Praying that your hearts will be filled with peace and your minds be filled with the great memories of FUN and WONDERFUL times together.
Love and hugs.

Toni Ihry

June 7, 2011

When I picture George's face there is al-
ways a smile. In my heart I know he is with you all, not only today and tomorrow, but forever. Shirley I know what the road ahead is like but remember
you are never alone, George is always with you and yours.

Dee Ludlow

June 7, 2011

He will be missed greatly. My prayers are with you and your family.

Angela Gallegos

June 7, 2011

So many wonderful stories Gary has shared with me. You will truly be missed and it is so wonderful the many memories you have left for your family to cherish. We didn't meet before you passed but I feel that through Gary's stories that your soul lives on in many hearts.

Stephanie Sykes

June 7, 2011

Love and prayers to the Ashburns. Even though I was little, I still have many fond memories of living next door in Tacoma ....George, you will be missed!
Stephanie Sykes

Gary Sivey

June 6, 2011

Prayers to you and your family

Gary & Kathy Sivey

Bobbie Elias

June 6, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you find peace in your memories.

Gary Ashburn

June 5, 2011

We will miss you Dad.
Thank you for a lifetime worth of memories and being a Great Father...

Snorky Johanneck

June 5, 2011

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

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