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LT Thomas Loye “Tom” Ashton

Birth	:	9 Oct 1916 Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
Death	:	10 Feb 2008 Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Zion United East Cemetery, Liverpool, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.0344470, -64.7073580
Plot	:	Magnolia East Niches, A8, Niche #79
Description	:	VETERAN US NAVY Tom L. Ashton continued his courageous battle with dementia, commonly called "Alzheimer's" until at long last, Alzheimer's won on Feb. 10, 2008. Tom had been receiving steady and loving care at Rosetta Assisted Living since his family had decided that his wife, who had been caregiver since a stroke in 2001, had seen a noticeable decline in his cognition. His wife, Gerry, was reluctant to resign since she couldn't be sure anyone else could provide the care she felt he deserved, but she was outvoted. Hospice had been supplementing care along with the staff at Rosetta. Thomas Loye Ashton was born... Read More	VETERAN US NAVY Tom L. Ashton continued his courageous battle with dementia, commonly called "Alzheimer's" until at long last, Alzheimer's won on Feb. 10, 2008. Tom had been receiving steady and loving care at Rosetta Assisted Living since his family had decided that his wife, who had been caregiver since a stroke in 2001, had seen a noticeable decline in his cognition. His wife, Gerry, was reluctant to resign since she couldn't be sure anyone else could provide the care she felt he deserved, but she was outvoted. Hospice had been supplementing care along with the staff at Rosetta. Thomas Loye Ashton was born in Havre on Oct. 9, 1916. His parents were Hazel J. Ashton and father T. Loye Ashton. The family moved to Great Falls in 1918 and two daughters were added: Beverly and Elizabeth May or Betty. Tom progressed through the Great Falls school system, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1934 and continued his education by graduating from Montana State University in 1939 with a degree in civil engineering, which set his path through various responsible jobs in engineering for the balance of his working years. In 1940, Tom married Geraldine Geiger (Gerry), who was also a MSU graduate in 1939. World War II interrupted the Master Plan, but he continued using his engineering skills by enlisting in the U.S. Navy and received an ensign commission at the start, progressing to lieutenant during his tenure. Again, he used his training with the Construction Battalion as a Seabee, building runways, airfields and staging facilities on South Pacific islands. Following the war, he resumed his career as a Resident Engineer and Construction Engineer with the Corps of Engineers in Fort Peck. In 1952, Tom and Gerry became parents to a son, Kenneth Dale Ashton, who added an important dimension to the family. In 1969, Tom transferred to Albuquerque, N.M., still with the AEC but now as director, Engineering and Construction Division, and was responsible for eight different AEC area offices throughout the United States, all of which were responsible for design and construction of the U.S. nuclear weapons program. In 1974, Tom retired from AEC and took "time out" until Stone and Webster Engineering Corp. beckoned him with a job two years later as Contract Administrator on the Second Powerhouse on the Columbia River. This meant a move to Wenatchee, Wash., where Tom and Gerry put down a taproot in that pleasant part of the country for the next 19 years. Tom worked for Stone and Webster on a prearranged limit of two years. Tom and Gerry became involved with volunteer work plus time to fish and explore the country until their house and yard told them to "downsize." They shopped for a smaller, more manageable, property and found just that in Missoula, close to their Great Falls family. Again, they loved this part of the West. Surviving family includes his wife, Gerry; son Ken; grandson Hunter and wife Sara; greatgrandson, London Thomas Ashton; sister, Betty Groener; nephews Duffy and Tom Groener; nieces LoyAnn Rembe and Susan Parker. Cremation has taken place.

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LT Thomas Loye “Tom” Ashton's memorial is located at: Zion United East Cemetery, Liverpool, Queens County, Canada.
When did LT Thomas Loye “Tom” Ashton death?
LT Thomas Loye “Tom” Ashton death on 10 Feb 2008 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 44.0344470
Longitude: -64.7073580

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Loye Ashton

(1893 - 1954)

Hazel Julia Strand Ashton

(1890 - 1982)

Spouse

Geraldine Mable Geiger Ashton

(1917 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion United East Cemetery
Liverpool, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0344470, -64.7073580

2. Saint Gregory's Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0351600, -64.7080100

3. Gorham Monument
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Coordinate: 44.0375190, -64.7139140

4. Saint Gregorys Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
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Coordinate: 44.0361425, -64.7151947

5. Old Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0372900, -64.7147810

6. Liverpool United Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0357100, -64.7160300

7. Old Burial Ground
Liverpool, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0382980, -64.7164060

8. Methodist Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 44.0363900, -64.7182810

9. Zion United West Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0355900, -64.7221100

10. Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0236150, -64.7208010

11. Seaside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0471200, -64.6851000

12. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0453264, -64.6573544

13. Milton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0605720, -64.7492795

14. Old Beach Meadows Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0491030, -64.6469050

15. Beach Meadows Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0627300, -64.6405900

16. Eagle Head Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0708600, -64.6085500

17. Oceanside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9559100, -64.7808400

18. Saint John Evangelist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0943880, -64.5901990

19. Mill Village Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1435700, -64.6461700

20. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.9443770, -64.8335330

21. Old Port Medway Cemetery
Port Medway, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1308800, -64.5741200

22. Old Charleston Cemetery
Charleston, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1672620, -64.6611070

23. New Charleston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1686880, -64.6520780

24. Old Loyalist Cemetery
Port Mouton, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9302000, -64.8474000