Robert Frank Ashdon

Robert Ashdon, 80 years young of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at home.

Bob was born on April 17, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Harold Hall and Blanche A. (Card) Ashdon. Bob attended Hastings Schools and earned his GED through the military in 1956. He honorably served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War, from May 1, 1954 until June 29, 1956. Bob and Jean were married on June 21, 1957.

He worked in the Carpenter Union for 5 years. Bob also worked at Cut Rate in Battle Creek until they closed. He retired from Harper Creek Schools as a Bus Driver after 25 years. In his retirement years he took care of his great grandchildren, which he loved very much.

Bob's hobbies included bowling, deer hunting, bonfires, gardening, feeding and watching the birds, playing computer games, watching TV and most of all spending time with his family! He attended Plesantview Family Church until his stroke, then he enjoyed Sunday morning church programs on TV.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Hall and Blanche A. Ashdon, one brother, four sisters and a daughter, Donna Lou Ashdon.

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Ashdon, daughters: Robin (Floyd) Fenstemaker, Brenda (Jim) Fenstemaker, and Bobbi Ashdon, grandchildren: Rob (Amy) Fenstemaker, Susan Richmond, John (Tami) Norris, James (Jill) Fenstemaker, Brad (Kaylee) Fenstemaker, Jared (Stephanie) Bell, Jordan Bell, Richelle, Bell, great-grandchildren: Jacob, Tanner, Austin, Gage, Kimber, Skylar, Gunnar, Allie, Carter, Tucker and Sophia, brother, Dick (Peggy) Ashdon of Burlington, MI and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Rd., Dowling, MI. Pastor Steve Olmstead will officiate the service. Full military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #45. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery.