Nancy Anne Ashe

Nancy Anne Ashe Entered into eternal life on September 21, 2009. She was born in Oakland to George and Marguerite Aljian on July 20, 1931. Nancy graduated from UC Berkeley, where she met her husband, Donald Ashe. Widowed at age 42 with six children ranging in age from 3 years to 15 years, she lovingly dedicated her life to her family and always made others feel special and welcome. A devoted and selfless mother, she is survived by her five sons, Dave, Steve, William, Jeff and Rob, daughter Jennifer, and brother William Peter Aljian. Beloved grandmother to ten grandchildren, Travis, Katie, Ryan, Michael, Anna Kathryn, Megan, Nicholas, Kyle, Nathan and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald and brother James Aljian. She enjoyed spending time with her family, conversation, reading and Hawaii. A service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills, 615 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest with her husband at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.