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Marion Ashton Obituary

MARION HOPE ASHTON Passed away July 3, 2007 in Moreno Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Ashton Jr., and her son William Ashton III. She is survived by her son John Ashton of Riverside, CA and her daughter Karen Mullas of Saxonburg, PA. Marion is also survived by her grandchildren Robert Ashton, Christopher Ashton, James Ashton, Scott Ashton, Emily Wilson, Elizabeth Mullas, Amy Mullas, and Jenna Mullas. Marion was born in Milford OH on October 23, 1922. She married William on October 25, 1947. Marion and Bill moved to California in 1957. After seeing their three children graduate high school in Orange County, Bill's work took them to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Boston, MAS, Fargo ND, and Kailua, HI. Bill and Marion moved to Moreno Valley after his retirement. Here they enjoyed an active church life, bowling, musicals and big band music at the Riverside Community College and served as tutors in an adult literacy program. A memorial service will be held for Marion on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm. The service will be at The Wesleyan Christian Fellowship, 13300 Indian St., Moreno Valley, CA.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Jul. 7, 2007.

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Robert Ashton

July 18, 2007

Tutu was the best grandmother a grandchild could ever ask for. In spite of tragic loss over the years, she remained hopeful and full of life, providing a comforting ear and eternal wisdom. I will forever miss my Tutu. I love you and hope that the reunion with your husband and my dad is eternal and glorious.

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