Ashlin, David L. (Moose) 7/6/1955 - 6/7/2006 age 50, of Columbia Heights, MN, passed away June 7, 2006 from complications resulting from his battle with leukemia. Preceded in death by father, Jack D. Survived by mother, Marian Ashlin; daughters, Michelle (Hao Vo) and Pamela (James) Akers; granddaughters, Isabelle Vo, Taytum, Lauren & Natalie Akers; brothers, Dan (Jean) and Dennis (Andi Pumplun); many aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, June 9, 2006, from 5 to 9 PM, with a 7 PM prayer service at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 NE Hwy 65, Fridley. Private interment Monday, Sunset Cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers. Thanks to all the wonderful medical staff at Fairview U of M - BMT Unit. As Moose would say, "You're the best." You're our miracle. Dad remember who loves ya. Miller Funeral Home Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Thinking of you all often - hoping that fun memories help ease the pain of the last difficult years - he was surrounded by such love during the difficult times - you were all a real blessing to David.
Cousin Janet
Jan Reed
June 04, 2007 | Excelsior, MN
Dave, our neighbor, would always say "hey neighbor" to us. Especially when I would shovel his steps to his home. My wife and I are saddened to hear the news as we had moved to Cambridge MN in late 2003. We received the news from old former neighbors after. He was one of the nicest neighbors anyone could ask for. Especially since that was our first home next to him.
We remember BBQ's and his state of the art grill. Vanna met our Beagle Brutus as a "baby". We once were ready to leave to...
Alan & Debbie Douglas
November 11, 2006 | Cambridge, MN
Happy Birthday Lil Bro' ! I stopped at the "Boat" and said Hi to your friends today and toasted a "Bud and Blackbury Brandy" to you today. They sure miss you. What a bunch of care free easy going guys. I can see why you enjoyed their company. The whole fam damily sure misses you. Say Hi to Dad and Vanna from me, and Andi, and the whole family.
Dennis Ashlin
July 06, 2006 | Ramsey, MN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! Sure do miss you tons and think about you all the time. LOVE YOU!!
Pam and the circus!!!
Pam Akers
July 06, 2006 | Independence, KY
David,sorry you had to leave us at such young age. You put up a good fight that most of us could never do. I do know you are at a better place and it will be so much more peaceful for you.
God Bless you,
Veronica Sullivan
Veronica Sullivan
July 04, 2006 | Alexandria, MN
Diamond Dave
Dave, I wonder if there is anyone who knew
All the wonderful facets of you
You were a diamond in the rough
And proved to all how very tough
You could be when needed of you
Yet continuing to be compassionate too
To some you were Moose, or Dad or Son
Always very, very special to everyone
To others you were Dave, David or brother
And, of course, you had one other
A special name given to you of “TG”
Which you...
Ashlin/Pumplun
June 11, 2006 | Ramsey, MN
Moose- The great times we had together; watching football, baseball and hockey. BBQ's and golfing with the brake on in the golf cart for three holes... The one hockey game we thought a fly on the TV screen was the puck and we couldn't figure out why the players weren't going after it. Then there was the time you put my picture on the milk carton with the message to "Call the yacht club if you see this person." I'd only been gone a couple of weeks! You wanted to come to Colorado and I was...
Dale Timinskis
June 10, 2006 | Colorado Springs, CO
Dear Marian, Dennis, Danny and family,
It was sad to hear the news of David’s passing. My mom kept me updated via emails from Dennis about the courageous battle that David went through as he fought his disease, his struggles with treatments and hospital stays. My Dad told me he had a tremendous sense of humor and a great attitude despite his physical condition. Please accept my deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve for his loss.
David has been in my...
Dean Turnquist
June 09, 2006 | Duluth, MN
Moose,
I know you loved the Doors, you made me listen to them all the way home from the Wisconsin golf trip.
Miss Ya Moose!!
Al Wallace
Al Wallace
June 09, 2006 | Richfield, MN
