Homer G. Ashby
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandpa
Age 90 of Forest Lake
Passed away peacefully on 9/22/06 surrounded by his family. World War II United States Army Veteran. Retired from Whirlpool in 1979. Longtime member of Forest Lake Christian Church. Preceded in death by son-in-law Kevin L. Berger. Survived his loving wife Beatrice of 63 years and their children,Randall (Deborah), Roger, Cynthia (Berger) Tague; grandchildren, Randall Tague, Brian Ashby, Nicholas Ashby, Michael O?Brien; expected great-granddaughter, Kimberly Beatrice Tague; sisters, Gertrude Ness and Helen Wohlrabe; other extended family. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September. 26 at Forest Lake Christian Church, 420 W. Broadway in Forest Lake. Visitation 5-8 PM Monday, September. 25 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior to service at church. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Homer, like so many others who have selflessly served our country for our freedom, leaves behind a grateful nation. We invite you to share a personal sentiment about Homer in the permanent community memorial scrapbooks. Please visit the Help Honor a Veteran article on the News and Events page of our website for more details.