Michael Roy Ash Sr.

ROCKLAND - Michael Roy Ash Sr., age 59, passed away Thursday morning, July 1st, at Portneuf Medical Center surrounded by his most prized possessions, his Family. His death came as a result of breast cancer. Mike was born February 21, 1951, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Royal Floyd and Renee Stevenson Ash.
His work ethic was put into place at an early age caring for his younger brothers and sister, which continued until his body would no longer allow him the privilege of work. He was a gifted mechanic by trade and his talents were sought by many. More often than not his fee was "I'll catch you next time."
Mike was large in stature, which was necessary to house his even larger heart. He was an advocate for the young, showed compassion to the elderly, and had great appreciation and respect for women.
Through severe female persuasion he became an avid Utah Jazz fan. Another much loved hobby was reading and babysitting his grandchildren and Granny Fae.
Mike's appreciation for life was so strong that Wednesday night when it became apparent he was going to lose his battle, several doctors and staff who had become his friends, came to express the great strengths he had displayed throughout his medical trials.
Mike was the father of four children, Sheila Thompson, Michelle (Lupe) Lara, Lisa (Shawn) Beltz and Michael (Brianne) Ash Jr. Along the way he inherited four more children, Marc (Amanda) Nelson, Holly Nelson, Brian (Peggy) Braegger, and Heather (Travis) Hawkes. He was Papa to 17 grandchildren. His custom-made chocolate chip pancakes will never be quite the same.
Mike was an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by brothers Steve and Phil Ash and his sister, Barb Harrington, his wife Helen Rae, his mother-in-law Fae Moss, 7 children and 17 grandchildren.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Lisa.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 6th, at Rockland LDS Ward Rockland, Idaho, at 12 Noon. A viewing will be from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services and on Monday, July 5th, at Davis-Rose Mortuary, American Falls, Idaho, from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery, Rockland, Idaho.