On March 21, 1921 was born to Fred A. Ash and Ora, his wife, a son Fred Edward the fifth child and first son to bless the union. Fred Edward was a direct descendent of true pioneer stock on both sides of his family.
His great grandfather, Jesse Ash of Kentucky and wife Margaret Kimbrough of Virginia, and his grandfather James Landen Ash and wife Mary Louise and other members of the family on the paternal side, originally pioneered in Ohio and Illinois, coming west to Oregon with the great migration of the eighties. On his maternal side Fred was the direct male descendant of Erastus Constantine Sessions and Abby Chandler Parish, of Montpelier, Vermont. Their forbears migrated to Waupaca, Wisconsin, later migrating farther west. Their son Edward Parish Sessions, and wife, Melissa Adelia Dickinson, Grandparents of Fred Edward, were among the very early pioneers of Surprise Valley.
Fred, with his sisters, Roma, Lucile, Louise, Fern, Erma, and Jane grew into childhood playing around the rambling old Ranch house near Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, California.
Fred was Junior to members of his family, and to schoolmates, and even his teachers frequently resorted to the more familiar name when addressing him. He entered Mount Bidwell Grammar School in September 1926 and was graduated from there. He showed a remarkable consideration for others and was ever eager to help those in distress. Mechanically and scientifically minded, Fred enjoyed tinkering and building. He disliked writing, reluctantly using the time allotted to the subject of theme writing. In di-contrast to this was his enjoyment of conversation. Particularly did he enjoy conversing with his elders. He had a wealth of knowledge beyond his years and to engage in discussion was his delight.
Junior entered High School in August 1934. He was a member of a class of four students.
The mechanical traits which had been evident in Grammer School were enhanced in High School. His love of creating displayed itself particularly in a Freshman English course wherein the project was the preparation of a Mith Book. The work was beautifully done. The covers were a work of art: with care and diligence from plywood used in manufacturing radio cases he transformed the rough material into beautiful and original book covers.
All of Fred's classmates and teachers were his friends. His lovable disposition claimed this response. His passing from among them was a grief sadly born.
Fred died on October 14, 1936 after an illness of about a month* and from which his friends fully expected a speedy recovery. The shock of his untimely end affected deeply parents, sisters, friends, teachers, and schoolmates alike.
The sad passing of this promising boy, only son and brother of a loving family, kind companion and friend of schoolmates and his community leaves all with the sure knowledge that he has gained a reward unrealized by those left to mourn him.
Pallbearers
Charles E. Hickerson Harry Larimore
Walter R. Lowell Harold Fulcher
John Hubbard Carl Hanks
*Fred had an abscess on the brain and his Dad & 1/2 brother, Bevis took him to San Francisco for surgery. He remained unconscious for 21 days after the surgery before he passed away.
Contributor: Loel74 (48702764)
His great grandfather, Jesse Ash of Kentucky and wife Margaret Kimbrough of Virginia, and his grandfather James Landen Ash and wife Mary Louise and other members of the family on the paternal side, originally pioneered in Ohio and Illinois, coming west to Oregon with the great migration of the eighties. On his maternal side Fred was the direct male descendant of Erastus Constantine Sessions and Abby Chandler Parish, of Montpelier, Vermont. Their forbears migrated to Waupaca, Wisconsin, later migrating farther west. Their son Edward Parish Sessions, and wife, Melissa Adelia Dickinson, Grandparents of Fred Edward, were among the very early pioneers of Surprise Valley.
Fred, with his sisters, Roma, Lucile, Louise, Fern, Erma, and Jane grew into childhood playing around the rambling old Ranch house near Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, California.
Fred was Junior to members of his family, and to schoolmates, and even his teachers frequently resorted to the more familiar name when addressing him. He entered Mount Bidwell Grammar School in September 1926 and was graduated from there. He showed a remarkable consideration for others and was ever eager to help those in distress. Mechanically and scientifically minded, Fred enjoyed tinkering and building. He disliked writing, reluctantly using the time allotted to the subject of theme writing. In di-contrast to this was his enjoyment of conversation. Particularly did he enjoy conversing with his elders. He had a wealth of knowledge beyond his years and to engage in discussion was his delight.
Junior entered High School in August 1934. He was a member of a class of four students.
The mechanical traits which had been evident in Grammer School were enhanced in High School. His love of creating displayed itself particularly in a Freshman English course wherein the project was the preparation of a Mith Book. The work was beautifully done. The covers were a work of art: with care and diligence from plywood used in manufacturing radio cases he transformed the rough material into beautiful and original book covers.
All of Fred's classmates and teachers were his friends. His lovable disposition claimed this response. His passing from among them was a grief sadly born.
Fred died on October 14, 1936 after an illness of about a month* and from which his friends fully expected a speedy recovery. The shock of his untimely end affected deeply parents, sisters, friends, teachers, and schoolmates alike.
The sad passing of this promising boy, only son and brother of a loving family, kind companion and friend of schoolmates and his community leaves all with the sure knowledge that he has gained a reward unrealized by those left to mourn him.
Pallbearers
Charles E. Hickerson Harry Larimore
Walter R. Lowell Harold Fulcher
John Hubbard Carl Hanks
*Fred had an abscess on the brain and his Dad & 1/2 brother, Bevis took him to San Francisco for surgery. He remained unconscious for 21 days after the surgery before he passed away.
Contributor: Loel74 (48702764)
On March 21, 1921 was born to Fred A. Ash and Ora, his wife, a son Fred Edward the fifth child and first son to bless the union. Fred Edward was a direct descendent of true pioneer stock on both sides of his family.
His great grandfather, Jesse Ash of Kentucky and wife Margaret Kimbrough of Virginia, and his grandfather James Landen Ash and wife Mary Louise and other members of the family on the paternal side, originally pioneered in Ohio and Illinois, coming west to Oregon with the great migration of the eighties. On his maternal side Fred was the direct male descendant of Erastus Constantine Sessions and Abby Chandler Parish, of Montpelier, Vermont. Their forbears migrated to Waupaca, Wisconsin, later migrating farther west. Their son Edward Parish Sessions, and wife, Melissa Adelia Dickinson, Grandparents of Fred Edward, were among the very early pioneers of Surprise Valley.
Fred, with his sisters, Roma, Lucile, Louise, Fern, Erma, and Jane grew into childhood playing around the rambling old Ranch house near Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, California.
Fred was Junior to members of his family, and to schoolmates, and even his teachers frequently resorted to the more familiar name when addressing him. He entered Mount Bidwell Grammar School in September 1926 and was graduated from there. He showed a remarkable consideration for others and was ever eager to help those in distress. Mechanically and scientifically minded, Fred enjoyed tinkering and building. He disliked writing, reluctantly using the time allotted to the subject of theme writing. In di-contrast to this was his enjoyment of conversation. Particularly did he enjoy conversing with his elders. He had a wealth of knowledge beyond his years and to engage in discussion was his delight.
Junior entered High School in August 1934. He was a member of a class of four students.
The mechanical traits which had been evident in Grammer School were enhanced in High School. His love of creating displayed itself particularly in a Freshman English course wherein the project was the preparation of a Mith Book. The work was beautifully done. The covers were a work of art: with care and diligence from plywood used in manufacturing radio cases he transformed the rough material into beautiful and original book covers.
All of Fred's classmates and teachers were his friends. His lovable disposition claimed this response. His passing from among them was a grief sadly born.
Fred died on October 14, 1936 after an illness of about a month* and from which his friends fully expected a speedy recovery. The shock of his untimely end affected deeply parents, sisters, friends, teachers, and schoolmates alike.
The sad passing of this promising boy, only son and brother of a loving family, kind companion and friend of schoolmates and his community leaves all with the sure knowledge that he has gained a reward unrealized by those left to mourn him.
Pallbearers
Charles E. Hickerson Harry Larimore
Walter R. Lowell Harold Fulcher
John Hubbard Carl Hanks
*Fred had an abscess on the brain and his Dad & 1/2 brother, Bevis took him to San Francisco for surgery. He remained unconscious for 21 days after the surgery before he passed away.
Contributor: Loel74 (48702764)
His great grandfather, Jesse Ash of Kentucky and wife Margaret Kimbrough of Virginia, and his grandfather James Landen Ash and wife Mary Louise and other members of the family on the paternal side, originally pioneered in Ohio and Illinois, coming west to Oregon with the great migration of the eighties. On his maternal side Fred was the direct male descendant of Erastus Constantine Sessions and Abby Chandler Parish, of Montpelier, Vermont. Their forbears migrated to Waupaca, Wisconsin, later migrating farther west. Their son Edward Parish Sessions, and wife, Melissa Adelia Dickinson, Grandparents of Fred Edward, were among the very early pioneers of Surprise Valley.
Fred, with his sisters, Roma, Lucile, Louise, Fern, Erma, and Jane grew into childhood playing around the rambling old Ranch house near Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, California.
Fred was Junior to members of his family, and to schoolmates, and even his teachers frequently resorted to the more familiar name when addressing him. He entered Mount Bidwell Grammar School in September 1926 and was graduated from there. He showed a remarkable consideration for others and was ever eager to help those in distress. Mechanically and scientifically minded, Fred enjoyed tinkering and building. He disliked writing, reluctantly using the time allotted to the subject of theme writing. In di-contrast to this was his enjoyment of conversation. Particularly did he enjoy conversing with his elders. He had a wealth of knowledge beyond his years and to engage in discussion was his delight.
Junior entered High School in August 1934. He was a member of a class of four students.
The mechanical traits which had been evident in Grammer School were enhanced in High School. His love of creating displayed itself particularly in a Freshman English course wherein the project was the preparation of a Mith Book. The work was beautifully done. The covers were a work of art: with care and diligence from plywood used in manufacturing radio cases he transformed the rough material into beautiful and original book covers.
All of Fred's classmates and teachers were his friends. His lovable disposition claimed this response. His passing from among them was a grief sadly born.
Fred died on October 14, 1936 after an illness of about a month* and from which his friends fully expected a speedy recovery. The shock of his untimely end affected deeply parents, sisters, friends, teachers, and schoolmates alike.
The sad passing of this promising boy, only son and brother of a loving family, kind companion and friend of schoolmates and his community leaves all with the sure knowledge that he has gained a reward unrealized by those left to mourn him.
Pallbearers
Charles E. Hickerson Harry Larimore
Walter R. Lowell Harold Fulcher
John Hubbard Carl Hanks
*Fred had an abscess on the brain and his Dad & 1/2 brother, Bevis took him to San Francisco for surgery. He remained unconscious for 21 days after the surgery before he passed away.
Contributor: Loel74 (48702764)
Gravesite Details
Buried in the Session's Family plot with his mother's family.
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