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Asher David “Ash” Oakes

Birth	:	24 Jul 1924 Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 2016 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Zearing Cemetery, Zearing, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1670346, -93.2949007
Description	:	Asher "Ash" David Oakes, 91, of Zearing passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, in McCallsburg, with Pastor Kathy Sandmann officiating. Burial will follow in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Zearing. Ash was born on July 24, 1924, first son of Samuel X and Ildra (Smith) Oakes. Growing up on the farm with his two brothers, Ash was involved with 4-H, showing calves at county fairs throughout central Iowa and the Iowa State Fair. Ash graduated... Read More	Asher "Ash" David Oakes, 91, of Zearing passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, in McCallsburg, with Pastor Kathy Sandmann officiating. Burial will follow in the Lincoln Township Cemetery in Zearing. Ash was born on July 24, 1924, first son of Samuel X and Ildra (Smith) Oakes. Growing up on the farm with his two brothers, Ash was involved with 4-H, showing calves at county fairs throughout central Iowa and the Iowa State Fair. Ash graduated from Zearing High School in 1942. Ash enrolled at Iowa State University in the fall of 1942. He finished one quarter before enlisting in the Army. On March 19, 1945 Ash married Arlene Herbrechtsmeier and they moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where Ash was stationed in the Army. Ash and Arlene returned to the family farm after Ash's service where they raised their two children, Jim and Beth. Ash spent most of his life on his family farm. He and Arlene raised their children there where Ash farmed and loved feeding cattle. Ash was a long-time member of the Nesco School Board, Zearing Legion, Township Trustee, Senior Citizens Housing Board, and helped his children and other with their 4-H calves. He served on the Zearing Park Board for several years, taking up where Arlene left off with the planning and construction of the Dakins Community Center. He and Arlene traveled extensively throughout the United States visiting almost every state. Trips to Germany, Nova Scotia and Alaska were some of the highlights. Those remaining to cherish Ash are son, James "Jim" (Reva) Oakes of Zearing, Iowa; daughter, Beth (Clark) Lawler of Eldora, Iowa; 8 grandchildren, Kari Hornberg, Kami Perry, Brent Dubberke, Bryce Oakes, Michael Lawler, Emily Lawler; Josh Samuelson and Jenny Bothwell; 13 great-grandchildren, Jace Harris, Weston Lawler, Lexie Dubberke, J J Hornberg, Macy Perry, Jake Perry, Markus Bothwell, Kloye Bothwell, Tabitha Samuelson, Lily Samuelson, McCenna Dubberke, and Carver Dubberke. Ash was preceded in death by his parents, wife Arlene, two brothers Henry (Smith) and Sam, and a sister Bethany. Zearing will never be the same without Ash.

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Where is Asher David “Ash” Oakes's memorial?
Asher David “Ash” Oakes's memorial is located at: Zearing Cemetery, Zearing, Story County, USA.
When did Asher David “Ash” Oakes death?
Asher David “Ash” Oakes death on 2 Mar 2016 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Asher David “Ash” Oakes's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1670346
Longitude: -93.2949007

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel X. Oakes

(1887 - 1975)

Ildra E. Smith Oakes

(1895 - 1984)

Spouse

Arlene L Herbrechtsmeier Oakes

(1924 - 2002)

Siblings

Bethany J. Oakes

(1923 - 1923)

Henry Smith Oakes

(1927 - 2013)

Samuel J. Oakes

(1929 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.1670346, -93.2949007

2. Illinois Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1850014, -93.2146988

3. McCallsburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1600116, -93.3859885

4. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1225014, -93.2055969

5. East Bergen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2033005, -93.4021988

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0891991, -93.3550034

7. Idaho Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2593994, -93.3150024

8. Dunn Settlement Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2018000, -93.1710000

9. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2019830, -93.1710300

10. Stavanger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2444000, -93.3891983

11. Bevins Grove Cemetery
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12. Clemons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1137000, -93.1678000

13. Honey Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2505989, -93.1849976

14. Murphy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0569000, -93.3672028

15. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2240000, -93.4415500

16. Highland Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2783012, -93.2117004

17. Concord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2700005, -93.4057999

18. Hubbard Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2994003, -93.3005981

19. Chester Friends Church Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2374992, -93.1419983

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
State Center, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0628014, -93.1650009

21. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

22. Tipton Grove Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3102989, -93.2557983

23. Miller Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2064018, -93.1014023

24. Colo Cemetery
Colo, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420