Lubbock, Texas
Clifford Charles Ashby LUBBOCK-Dr. Clifford Charles Ashby, aged 89, died Thursday, May 28, 2015. A 52 year resident of Lubbock, he passed away with his family by his side, following a sudden illness. Cliff was born June 11, 1925, to parents Cliff Ashby and Ruth (Gravenhorst) Ashby in Effingham,...
Read MoreDr. Ashby's obituary popped up this morning in my memories. I enjoyed reading it, again. He was such a colorful character and such a good teacher. He always conducted himself professionally and that was appreciated. He certainly carved out a place for himself at University Theatre and was loved and respected by so many. Best wishes always to his family and friends.
Trudie Thomason
May 30, 2021 | Student
Dr. Ashby, you were a great inspiration to me at Tech, and I loved how you helped me find the medieval play "Mankind". I also appreciated you encouraging me to write a play for children! You will always and forever be one of my absolute favourite instructors and I consider myself lucky to have known you. May God rest you easy.
Susan M. Schulz-Jelley
November 23, 2015 | Nanoose Bay, BC
Dr. Ashby was allergic to bees. He was also a beekeeper. I'll never forget him coming to rehearsal for CINDERELLA (Lubbock Summer Rep 86', i think) and telling me, the stage manager, "Mark, I got stung by one one of my bees and I think I am going to die. Will you please take me to the hospital?" I remember being in a state of shock and getting one of our actors to take him to the hospital while we, the rest of the cast, contemplated whether or not we should rehearse. We choose to stay but I...
Mark Abel Garcia
October 01, 2015 | Minneapolis, MN
I came across this and had to leave a note. My husband, Bill King and I accompanied your family in 1985 on your Thanksgiving canoe trip. My husband passed away a few years ago, and that trip was still one of his favorite memories. Dr. Ashby lived a remarkable life. Thank you for letting us be a part of your remarkable family for those few days. My thoughts with you all.
Susie King
August 12, 2015 | Pasadena, CA
Dr. Ashby was one of the finest "educators" I ever had. He brought great energy & excitement into the classroom. In his Theatre History class, he brought ancient Greek theatre to life, Shakespeare's characters alive and the sights, sounds & smells of Harley Sadler's Tent Show into the classroom. My grad school experience at Tech would not have been the same without him and I am a better "theatre" person for being in his company.
RIP, Dr. Ashby
Victor Mashburn
June 10, 2015 | Fort Worth, TX
While riding in the TTU theatre pick-up truck with Cliff, hauling many loads of dirt to the LOWER DEPTHS set, he provided me with the words of encouragement that set me on my future career path. He later cast me in several productions that inspired me in so many ways. I send my condolences to Sylvia and his family.
Andrew Gaupp
June 10, 2015 | Arlington, TX
Sylvia
I am so sorry for our loss of Clifford.
His warm wit and humor will be remembered into perpetuity. It is my hope that you are doing as well as you can at this time. Much love to you and the UU congregation. I miss and cherish you all. Ginger
Ginger Angstadt
June 08, 2015 | Dover, DE
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Leann Landmesser
June 07, 2015 | Lubbock, TX
To Sylvia and all the family of Dr. Ashby, Wade and I offer our sympathy and prayers for your comfort. What a legacy Cliff left behind in a fine theatre department we will never forget for the mentors we found in Cliff, Ron Schulz, and Larry Randolph. Rosemary and Wade Parks (Morse, TX)
June 07, 2015