May God bless you and your...
Heather,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as always.
Ryan and Candy DeVries
November 22, 2007 | Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ashley L B Penn, beloved son of Heather Aalderink, passed away Thursday morning after a valiant struggle with cancer. Born in England on June 11, 1957, he has resided in West Michigan since 1960. Ashley was known for his warm personality, his consideration of others, and for his ability to seek...
Read MoreHeather,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as always.
Ryan and Candy DeVries
November 22, 2007 | Grand Rapids
My Mother, Everyone seems to think that the pain will one day start to pass. I can only hope. Ashley was such a great part in all of our lives. As we try to get through yet another day, remember Mom, Your not alone. We are in each others hearts. As always, I'm just a flight away. XXXOOO Brett
Brett Aalderink
November 16, 2007 | Seattle, WA
Heather,
I worked with Ashley for many years at D&W, we had so many good times. I'm so sorry about your lost. He was so much fun, I looked forword to seeing Ashley in the mornings. He will be missed by many!
Denise G. Kopp
Denise Kopp
November 10, 2007 | Wyoming, MI
I knew Ashley for many years and counted him among my friends. He will be missed by many.
David Weber
November 09, 2007 | Houston, TX
Heather & Brett,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I never got to meet Ashley, but having the pleasure of knowing Brett I am sure Ashley was just as wonderful.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristy Rogalski
November 08, 2007 | McAllen, TX
Dear Heather,
I am so sory to hear about Ashley's passing. He became one of my very best friends...I was so honored and privileged to be his friend. He would crack jokes while we were working in the back room at D&W. Sometimes we would laugh until our sides ached and tears streamed down our faces. He cheered me up when I was down, and had this uncanny ability to understand any problem or crisis I was going through.
We stayed in touch even though we both left D&W, and his...
Mary Ryon
November 06, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MI
Heather: Elaine was kind enough to let me know about your son. Although I was never fortunate enough to have met him, if he was anything like you, I'm sure he was a kind, thoughtful person with a great sense of humor. I can't imagine what you're going through, but be assured my thoughts are with you.
Nancy Riccinto
November 06, 2007 | Brooksville, FL
I have not seen or have spoken to Ashley since I moved to Florida back in 1995, but I remember all the times we used to laugh and we would just enjoy life as best we could. He made me laugh a lot and he was a guy you wanted to hang with. I am sorry to hear of his passing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Noel
November 05, 2007 | Ft Lauderdale, FL
Ashley was a good man and we are very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him. I remember Ashley always cracking a joke to make you laugh. He will be missed.
Ryan and Candy DeVries
November 04, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MI