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Mark Ashdown Obituary
Cary, NC
Mark Ashdown (1953-2015) formerly from East Lansing was welcomed into the presence of the Lord peacefully in his home after a courageous and valiant battle with multiple myeloma on March 27th. He was full of life, never knew a stranger and loved his family deeply. He was a model father, a favorite brother-in-law and uncle and respected and loved by many friends and business associates. He was a faithful man of Christ seeking to bring His kingdom of peace and love everywhere he went. He was preceded in death by his mother Hazel. He is survived by his father Don; brother Blake and family; loving wife of 40 years, Kristen (Kolemainen); daughter, Carolyn; son Jasen (Amanda); and granddaughter, Hazel.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, NC at 12:30 p.m. on May 1st with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society (lls.org).
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April 20, 2015
Debbie and Blake,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy (Garner) Bush
John Fuzak
April 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mark's death My thoughts and prayers are with Don, Blake and your families.
Mary Thomson
April 19, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing and send along my thoughts and prayers for Kristin and the family. The Kolemainens were always good family friends in East Lansing. Take good care.
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