Frank Nelson Ashley

When the celebration of Franks life is done, please contact SGT Patrick Purtle, State Honor Guard if you would like military honors. There is no charge for this service. We are active duty soldiers from the Army National Guard who do this for our fallen comrads. We will come to your home or where ever you wish to do the honors to make this happen.
SGT Purtle 916 869 8754 cell
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My sympathy goes to Frank and Katies family and friends. My mother is Franks cousin and I grew up hearing many stories of Frank and his art and his many travels, and also of his service in WWII. In 1999 my husband and I visted Frank and Katie at their home and it was great to see their house and Franks Living room studio. We also visited the Zantman Gallery and were shown several of his paintings. Frank will be missed by all the family here in Minnesota.

With loving memory of my wonderful cousin Frank!
His Mom and my Mom were sisters, so our families were always intertwined. I have so many memories of a great person. We always had good discussions, usually getting to the art world! I’ll really miss our long distance contacts. We have some of his very early works, watercolors and sketches. He is a fabulous artist! The fond memories flood back with love!
God bless all his family and our thoughts are with you all!
Love Harriet and Tom Johnson and families from St. Paul MN.

We treasure the memories of our wonderful association through Joseph Magnin Co.

We treasure as well the wonderful paintings and drawings of yours that we own--fighters and jazz musicians.

I first met Frank in 1986 when I became the new owner of Zantman Art Galleries from Hans and Trucia Zantman who started the gallery and when Frank started showinghis work there. We had many very wonderful exhibitions for Frank in Carmel, Palm Desert, and San Francisco.
I loved Frank. He was very brilliant
and talented. He was somewhat gruff
and you always knew what was on his mind. He told it like it was. He had a gerat heart. He had a wonderful sence of humor. I am sad that I couldn't see him before he passed on. I no longer have the galleries but I will always have good thoughts of Frank Ashley.
I also have wonderful thoughts of his dear and sweet wife Katie.
God Bless Katie and all of his family.