Katherine Harrington Ashley
1922 - 2020
Katherine Harrington Ashley
1922 - 2020
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BORN
1922
DIED
2020
Katherine Ashley Obituary
November 3, 1922 - July 24, 2020
Katie was born Marion Joyce Hartline on November 3rd, 1922 in Yelm, Washington and died July 24th, 2020 at home in San Jose, California of natural causes.
She met and married Denis Harrington in November, 1944. They lived a full and wonderful life in San Francisco raising their two daughters, Terry and Sheila, until his death in 1981. In 1988 she married artist Frank Ashley, and moved to Carmel where they enjoyed and explored the Monterey peninsula for 20 years. She lived the last years of her life on the San Francisco Peninsula close to Sheila.
Katie is survived by her daughters, Terry Wright of Seattle, WA, Sheila Harrington of Emerald Hills, CA and her loving grandchildren, Mark Balmforth, Kirk, Corinne and Scott Gharda, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass will be said Sunday, August 2nd at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in San Francisco. The family is most grateful for the care provided by Seasons Hospice in Katie's last months. The family has plans to gather together in the near future to celebrate Katie's life.
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Caroline Cartwright
July 26, 2025
We love you Katie and think about you, Denny and my parents all the time!
Caroline Cartwright
July 27, 2022
It is hard to believe Katie passed away to years ago. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her and what a wonderful person and role model she was!
Paul R. Malone
July 25, 2022
Katie was a truly classy lady and one of my very favorite clients. I miss my periodic visits with her and think of her often.
Caroline Cartwright
August 9, 2020
I feel so blessed to have known Katie and have had her in my life. The Harrington family lived next door to us growing up and my mom was so busy I feel like I lived at the Harringtons. Katie was a second Mom to me and she taught Sheila and I so many wonderful things. I will always remember the good times at the Harringtons!
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Paul R. Malone
August 7, 2020
Katie was a wonderful person and one of my very favorite clients. She had a mother's fondness for her loving and attentive daughters Sheila and Terry, and it was great to see her treat them with affection and generosity. I will miss Katie's easy smile and friendly manner. Paul R. Malone
Judi Basolo
August 3, 2020
Our parents shared some fun wild times! I’m so sorry to hear about her passing and send my condolences to you Sheila & Terry.
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