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Vernal Ashley Obituary
St. George, UT
Vernal L. Ashley, age 69, passed away October 10, 2014. Vernal was born April 18, 1945 in Salt Lake City, UT to Vernal L. Ashley, Sr. and Lorraine Welch Ashley. He and Valerie Marett Ashley were married in Tooele, UT on June 4, 1974.
Vernal grew up in Salt Lake City where he joined the Army in 1963. He served honorably for fifteen years including three tours in Viet Nam where he was wounded a total of three times. Vernal left the Army in 1976 and spent the next four years working and attending Utah Technical College. He was awarded an Associate's Degree in Welding in 1980 and was then employed by Hill Air Force Base. Due to wounds suffered in Viet Nam, Vernal was forced to take Disability Retirement in 1987.
He and Valerie moved to St. George in 1993. Vernal became very active in Volunteer Service once moving to St. George. He was a volunteer with the BLM Arizona District, spending many happy hours on the Arizona Strip. Later, he became a volunteer with the Dixie Regional Medical Center working at the Hospital Thrift Store and later at the 400 East Campus. Vernal was never happier than when he was helping a new mother and her baby as they left the hospital.
Vernal is survived by his wife, Valerie.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT.
Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign his guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.
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November 4, 2014
I just learned of Verns passing. He was a great guy to be around and work with. Thank you for being a friend Vern.
Cris Madrigal, Arizona Strip Fuels Crew
Lori Jennings
October 16, 2014
Valerie, so very sorry to learn of your sweet husband's passing.
Jean Anderson
October 16, 2014
Val,
May God bless and watch over you at this time of sorrow.
I didn't know your husband well, but he was always quick to respond to a "Good Morning" with a smile.My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love, Jean
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