ASHE, Helen Margaret

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, December 18, 2016, page 6a - 7a Helen Margaret Ashe died peacefully in her sleep at 100 years of age in Prescott, Arizona. She was born on May 19, 1916 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Walter B. and Ruth Ward Crichlow. In 1938 she married Robert Ashe and together they raised 4 children: daughters Carolyn Doyle, Martha (Marty) Lensink, and Barbara Walkingon (spouse John) and son Kenneth Ashe (spouse Mary Wells). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Robert Ashe preceded her in death in 1999. Helen worked as a high school librarian in Tempe, Arizona. Bob and Helen retired to Prescott in 1982 after many years in Tempe, Arizona. In retirement, Helen found great pleasure in traveling with Bob. She researched the family genealogy for many years and met many distant relatives, making new friends across the globe. Weaving was a great passion for Helen in her retirement and she was a member of Mountain Spinners & Weavers in Prescott. She made clothing with her weaving and also wall hangings. She made several commissioned pieces during this time. A memorial service will be held on December 30, 2016 at 2 pm, at the Prescott United Methodist Church, located at 505 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ, 86301. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Helen’s name to CCJ (Coalition for Compassion and Justice), P.O. Box 1882, Prescott, AZ 86302. Please log on to www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign Helen’s guestbook and share a memory with the family. Information provided by survivors.