Kenneth Dee Ashby
May 28, 1936 — January 23, 2009
Kenneth Dee Ashby, 72, of Springville, UT, passed away, Friday, January 23, 2009. He was born May 28, 1936 in Benjamin, UT to Elias and Marjorie Cook Ashby. He married Myrna Rae Carter on April 12, 1958 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Kenneth was a member of the LDS church, a veteran of the U.S Army and a lifetime member of the Hobble Creek Riding Club. Since retirement in early 2008, he enjoyed swimming, camping and sleepover parties with his grandchildren. In December he was able to fulfill his dream of taking his family to the National Finals Rodeo. His favorite past time was talking horses, cattle, and farming supplies - just "shooting the bull" with anyone who would listen.
He is survived by his wife and 4 children: RaeAnn (Bruce) Yocom, Kae Lynne (John) Nostrom, Wade (Ranae) Ashby and Kami (Larry) Craudell; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; siblings: Edward (Dora) Ashby, Marvin Ashby, LaVetta Nelson, Maretta (Lynn) Koyle, Merrill (Dodi) Carter, Arthur (Juanita) Carter, Jerry (Myrna) Carter, Myda (Jim) Carter, David (Janet) Carter, Margaret Howard and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Rodney Kenneth Ashby, his parents; brothers: Loyd, Steven and Reed Ashby and sister, Maxine Johns.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Kolob Stake Center, 1230 S 500 E, Springville, UT. Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary 211 E 200 S, Springville or Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Vista Care Hospice, Dr. Garner, Nancy, Dr. Bott and all of Kenneth's "girlfriends" at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Provo for their care.