Erve Ashburn was born January 9, 1873, to William and Samantha Ashburn, and passed away on October 16, 1970, after living most of his life in Garrnett. Of his marriage to Minnie Stiffler five children were born. He is survived by four of his children; Kenneth Ashburn, Miami, Florida; Margie Dixon, McHenry, Illinois; Orval Ashburn and Wilma McCain, Garnett; two stepchildren, Claire Schelke, Seattle, Washington; and Francis Brown, Garnett; also one sister, Mary Lee, McAllen, Texas; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A daughter, Daisy Turner, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 19, at Farris Memorial Chapel, conducted by Fr. P.R. Stevens, interim pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Nadjy Meisenheimer was organist and accompanied soloist, Bill Craig, who sang "Rock of Ages."
Bearing the casket were: Emery Zastrow, Henry Lynagh, Ray Kilet, Sidney Higginbottom, Sam Geer and Lonnie McCain. Burial was in the Garnett Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We would like to thank Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Leitch and all the friends and relatives who were so thoughtful and helpful during the loss of our fahter.
The family of Erve Ashburn (D.A.E./The Anderson Countian Newspaper, 22 October 1970)
Erve Ashburn was born January 9, 1873, to William and Samantha Ashburn, and passed away on October 16, 1970, after living most of his life in Garrnett. Of his marriage to Minnie Stiffler five children were born. He is survived by four of his children; Kenneth Ashburn, Miami, Florida; Margie Dixon, McHenry, Illinois; Orval Ashburn and Wilma McCain, Garnett; two stepchildren, Claire Schelke, Seattle, Washington; and Francis Brown, Garnett; also one sister, Mary Lee, McAllen, Texas; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A daughter, Daisy Turner, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 19, at Farris Memorial Chapel, conducted by Fr. P.R. Stevens, interim pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Nadjy Meisenheimer was organist and accompanied soloist, Bill Craig, who sang "Rock of Ages."
Bearing the casket were: Emery Zastrow, Henry Lynagh, Ray Kilet, Sidney Higginbottom, Sam Geer and Lonnie McCain. Burial was in the Garnett Cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We would like to thank Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Leitch and all the friends and relatives who were so thoughtful and helpful during the loss of our fahter.
The family of Erve Ashburn (D.A.E./The Anderson Countian Newspaper, 22 October 1970)
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ASHBURN
Minnie-----Erve S.
1881-1952--1878-1970
Gravesite Details
Rectangle stone for both husband & wife on a ground level base
Family Members
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Ollie M. Ashburn Foster
1872–1947
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Jason Levi Ashburn
1881–1951
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Christina Paralee "Tena" Ashburn Searl
1882–1930
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Jacob William "Jake" Ashburn
1884–1939
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Jennie Myrtle Ashburn Dickson
1885–1967
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Elizabeth Drusilla Ashburn Brown Wilcoxon
1887–1950
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Jesse Claude Ashburn
1889–1950
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Mary Magdalene Ashburn Lee
1891–1973
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Harry Allen Ashburn
1893–1958
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