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Vern O “Pete” Ashford

Birth	:	14 Sep 1900 Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	12 Jun 1974 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5964012, -79.0366974
Description	:	Son of the late Ortis 'Zacha' and Abbie Abigail 'Abbie' Burch Ashford. His early years were spent in Colorado, Arkansas and Joplin, Mo. At an early adult age he moved to Iowa with his mother and they made their home with his uncle Dick and Jack Burch. His entire adult life has been spent in Page County around the Braddyville area, moving to Braddyville, IA in 1934. Pete married to Grace Anderson of Braddyville, IA on 22 Sep 1924. To this union 5 children were born. Preceding him in death Son: Silas Vern Ashford 1965. Surviving family: Wife: Drusilla 'Grace' Anderson of Braddyville, IA Children: Leo... Read More	Son of the late Ortis 'Zacha' and Abbie Abigail 'Abbie' Burch Ashford. His early years were spent in Colorado, Arkansas and Joplin, Mo. At an early adult age he moved to Iowa with his mother and they made their home with his uncle Dick and Jack Burch. His entire adult life has been spent in Page County around the Braddyville area, moving to Braddyville, IA in 1934. Pete married to Grace Anderson of Braddyville, IA on 22 Sep 1924. To this union 5 children were born. Preceding him in death Son: Silas Vern Ashford 1965. Surviving family: Wife: Drusilla 'Grace' Anderson of Braddyville, IA Children: Leo F 'Jack' Ashford of with his mother in Braddyville, IA Wanda Lou Ashford Holder and husband Bill of St Joseph, MO Bill "Billy' Lee Ashford of St Joseph, MO Twila Anala of Denver, CO Sister: Twila Faye Ashford Alaca of California Eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren, 10 step grandchildren. Pete's working years were with Paris Dunn Mfg plant in Clarinda, county maintenance work and as a trucker, until he was forced to retire due to his health. His hobby in later years was spent in doing leather handcraft, of which he was very skillful, his work was sold through out a wide area and friends will remember him yet, by using products he has made. He was always busy at his workbench, took great pride in the finished product and always had a cheery greeting for all. He will be greatly missed by his family, other relatives and many friends. "To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die." Betty Hull conducted the services and burial was in Braddyville Cemetery.

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Where is Vern O “Pete” Ashford's memorial?
Vern O “Pete” Ashford's memorial is located at: Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst County, USA.
When did Vern O “Pete” Ashford death?
Vern O “Pete” Ashford death on 12 Jun 1974 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vern O “Pete” Ashford's memorial?
Latitude: 37.5964012
Longitude: -79.0366974

Family Members:

Spouse

Drusilla Grace “Grace” Anderson Ashford

(1908 - 1989)

Children

Cheryl Ann Ashford

(unknow - 1944)

Leo F “Jack” Ashford

(1925 - 1980)

Wanda Lou Ashford Holder

(1927 - 2002)

Silas Vern “Si” Ashford

(1934 - 1974)

Billie Lee Ashford

(1936 - 2004)

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Coordinate: 37.5964012, -79.0366974

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Coordinate: 37.5525200, -79.0433800

14. Saint Marks Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6401000, -79.0225170

15. Wright Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5742290, -78.9837330

16. Poplar Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5483780, -79.0464160

17. Wilson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5461006, -79.0242004

18. Sweet Briar Plantation Burial Grounds
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Coordinate: 37.5615930, -79.0856440

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Coordinate: 37.5920000, -78.9710000

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Coordinate: 37.5487510, -79.0637270

21. Saint Paul Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.6299910, -78.9784020

22. Morriss-Watts Family Cemetery
Amherst, Amherst County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5392360, -79.0444890

23. Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5386180, -79.0476730

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