Simon John Ashford

Simon John Ashford, age 40 of Hastings, passed away August 21, 2011 unexpectedly.

He was born on June 23, 1971 in Wolverhampton, England, the son of Michael and Linda (Smead) Ashford. He graduated from Willenhall Comprehensive School in 1987. He did an apprenticeship at Wilkins & Mitchell and gained his Engineering Certificate in 1989. Simon was a press engineer from the age of 17 and worked in many countries, including but not limited to England, throughout Europe, China, Sweden, as well as here in Hastings. He was currently employed by BCN Technical services (Bliss). Many of Simon's colleagues have said that he was one of the best in his field.

He married DeAnna (Campbell) on September 12, 2009. Simon loved all kinds of sports. He especially loved fishing. Simon's goal was to catch all the various species of fish in Michigan. He recently was introduced to bowling and was a natural at that, as well as nearly every sport he tried. He also enjoyed darts and playing bowling on the Wii.

Simon was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Elsie and Arthur Smead, paternal grandparents: Joan and Ken Ashford and daughter, Caroline Charlotte Ashford.

He is survived by his wife, DeAnna (Campbell) Ashford of Hastings, son, Jacob Ashford of England, daughter, Isabelle Ashford of England, stepson, Gregory Bowerman of Hastings, stepdaughter, Rickie Bowerman of Hastings, parents: Michael and Linda (Smead) Ashford of England, sister, Kathryn Ashford of England and countless friends and family.

Memorial Service:
Saturday, August 27, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Thornapple Valley Community Church
2750 S. M-43 Hwy.
Hastings, Michigan 49058
Pastor Chad Seeber officiating

Memorial Contributions:
For the benefit of the family, an account has been set
up at Fifth Third Bank in Hastings, in memory of Simon Ashford.
Make checks payable to DeAnna Ashford.