ASHFORD,
Barbara Arleen
(Maiden Name: Metzger)
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Sunday, January 22, 2017 <<<
Barbara Arleen Ashford, 85, of Lake Havasu City died Jan. 15.
She was born Nov. 1, 1931 to Walter and Eva Metzger in Santa Monica,
Calif. She grew up in Los Angeles with her parents and siblings
Robert, Paul and Loraine.
Barbara graduated from Venice High in 1948 and began her 30-year
career with Helms bakery. She worked with her mother and sister
baking up delicious and enjoyable treats for all. When Helms closed,
she worked at Merle Norman cosmetics. Family and friends benefited
from goody bags frequently brought home. She retired after 30 years
in the cosmetics industry.
Barbara married the love of her life Donny at 18 years old; they
soon started their family. Their journey began in Manhattan Beach,
Calif. where they raised their two children William Bruce Ashford
and Michael Eric Ashford. Barbara and Donny lived in Manhattan Beach
for 47 years.
After retirement in 1997, they moved to sunny Havasu. They were soon
joined by their children, a grandchild and great-grandchild because
being hundreds of miles apart was just too much. Barbara never met a
stranger who soon became a close friend or someone she considered
family. Her kindness, compassion and love for all was felt
everywhere she went.
Barbara spent much of her life doing for others, asking nothing in
return. She was a selfless soul with an overwhelming love for her
family, friends and extended family. Until the day she passed, she
insisted all arrangements be made and nothing be left after her
passing. She did not want to burden anyone.
Barbara became an angel in her heavenly father’s arms to watch over
us and was reunited with her love Donny on Jan. 15.
Barbara’s legacy lives on in her sons William (Sherri), Michael,
grandchildren Jeanna (Jarod), Eric (Trisha), Chad (Jodi), Renee
(Joey), Hannah and Cole, and great-grandchildren Schyler, Somerlyn,
Shaelynn, Allyssa, Aidan, Ivan, Elizabeth and Trinity. Barbara
shared an amazing bond with her family that will never be forgotten.
Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Ashford family at
www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.