William "Bill" Ashdown

William "Bill" Ashdown obituary, Ogden, UT

William "Bill" Ashdown

William Ashdown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leavitt's Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park on Oct. 17, 2022.
William "Bill" Ashdown, 85 of Ogden, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on October 12, 2022. Bill was born in Auckland, New Zealand on January 11, 1937, to Raymond and Lillas Ashdown.
He married his sweetheart Gloria May Lewis in 1956. Together they raised six children: Dawn (Blair), Bruce (Chris), Laurel (Melvin), Michael (Qui), Dannette (Kevin) and Tony (Rekka). He longed for the day to be reunited with his sweetheart who proceeded him in death.
Bill was always entrepreneurial and owned several businesses, he was a master butcher. He could win over any customer and whistled with happiness when he worked.
Bill was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he wanted to make Utah his home to raise his family. He decided to immigrate to America with his family to be close to the church. He was truly patriotic with loved America. His testimony was very powerful, and he loved to share it.
Bill had a gift to make you feel like the most important person in the room. Family was everything to Bill and he was a beloved Granddad with the best hugs.
Services will be held on October 22, 2022, 11:00am at Washington Terrace Chapel 4700 S 200 E, Ogden with a viewing starting at 10:00am-10:45am beforehand.
Interment service to be followed at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park 836 36th Street, Ogden.
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October 24, 2022

Debra Stark posted to the memorial.

October 19, 2022

Cherrill Wheatley posted to the memorial.

October 17, 2022

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Debra Stark

October 24, 2022

I loved watching Rugby with Bill and he was so wonderful about explaining everything about the game . He was warm hearted wonderful person.

Cherrill Wheatley

October 19, 2022

I can only remember great memories of Bill starting from when l was a young child, he was one of nature's true gentleman and he certainly made the world a better place for being in it.My condolences to all of Bill's very large and loving family, lknow he will be missed by you all.R I P Bill as you reunite with Gloria. xxx

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