ASHBURN,
Jerome (Bud)
Published in Today's News-Herald on Jan. 29, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -
Jerome "Bud" Ashburn, of Lake Havasu City, and Sacred Heart, Minnesota
passed away on Jan. 25, 2019. He was 81 years of age.
Bud was born in Clara City, Minnesota to his parents, Roy and Edith
Ashburn on May 7, 1937. Bud grew up in Sacred Heart, Minnesota and
attended Sacred Heart Public School. He then went on to marry the love
of his life, Marlys "Molly" Jean Sagness on Dec. 8, 1956 at Our
Savior's Lutheran Church. They were blessed with 62 wonderful years
together.
During their marriage, Bud and Molly were fortunate enough to give
birth to three boys, who grew up to be amazing men.
Bud and Molly loved to spend their winters in Lake Havasu City,
watching and going to sporting events, but most of all, spending time
with their family, friends, and watching/playing with their grandkids.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Edith Ashburn.
Bud is survived by his lovely wife of 62 years; Molly Ashburn, of
Sacred Heart, Minnesota; sons, Randall (Kristen Smit) Ashburn, of
Sacred Heart, Minnesota, Michael (Vicky) Ashburn, of Sacred Heart,
Minnesota, and Richard (Carrie) Ashburn, of Sacred Heart, Minnesota;
brother. Jerry (Pat) Ashburn, or Sacred Heart, Minnesota; sisters,
Judy (Belwin) Rode, of Benson, Minnesota and Joy (Dean) Halvorson, of
Granite Falls, Minnesota; eight grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren.
There will be a visitation at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 at
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.
Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Ashburn family at
www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.