Aaron Ashton

August 24 1962 - January 8 2005

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday January 12th 2005 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Funeral Service
Wednesday January 12th 2005 at 8:00 pm

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 West Fifth Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Aaron Lee Ashton, age 42, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday January 8th, 2005. Born in Mansfield, Ohio and a graduate of Grove City High School(Class of 1980). He was an entrepreneur of many trades and an avid practitioner of the Asian Arts. Aaron studied Kung Fu for many years achieving a 5th degree black belt and received other related belts and awards. He was seen on the ESPN Network competing in what he loved. He became a martial arts instructor who was the founder and owner of Aaron Ashton's Kung Fu Studio in Grove City. All that knew Aaron will miss his beautiful smile and his dramatic sense of Humor. He is preceded in death by his father George Lee Ashton, grandmother Clara Miller, uncle Ernest Ashton and brother-in-law Patrick Tanner. Surviving him is his loving and devoted wife Jacqui Ashton, his children Dakota, Alec and Makenzie Ashton, mother Beverly Ashton and her fiance Mel Clark, sister Michelle(Ron)James, aunts Carolyn(Don)Stoflinsky and Phyllis(George)Reed both of Wheeling, WV, and Alma Ashton, mother-in-law Mary Kasler(Faiella), brother-in-law Michael Tanner(Donna Savage),sisters-in-law Jodi Tanner Malone(Victor Thatcher) and Sheila Hardbarger-Tanner, niece Felisha DeFrancisco and nephew Ashton James. Also survived by many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call Wednesday January 12th, 2005 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM followed by a Catholic Prayer Service with Msgr. Romano Ciotola, Officiating and a Methodist Service with Pastor Dale George, Officiating. Friends who wish may contribute in Memory of Aaron to the Ashton's Family Fund, c/o John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Contributions may be directed to any of the following
Ashton Family Fund

Condolences for Aaron Ashton

From : Scott Dodson - Philadelphia, PA
To : The Ashton Family
Date: January 10th 2005

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I was very good friends with Aaron all through high school and in kung fu class. Aaron was a great friend and we had alot of happy times together. I will always remember he and I being the smallest guys on the football team and never giving up on each other. I will always consider myself lucky for having had him as a friend.
God Bless you all.
From : patty dalton
To : jacqui, the kids and aaron's family
Date: January 10th 2005

i am so sorry. you are all in my thoughts. please let me know if i can do anything. love - patty
From : Mike Cooper, UAFD
To : Jacqui
Date: January 10th 2005

Jacqui,

I am thinking of and praying for your family in this time of great loss. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you are enduring. My heart goes out to you and your family and I hope that all of the good memories will somehow bring some lessening of the pain felt.

With sympathy,
Mike
From : Ralph Jones
To : Jacqui Dakota Alec Makenzie
Date: January 10th 2005

Jacqui, I'm so sorry to here of Aaron, I don't know what to say. My thoughts are with you all and I hope you are well. Ralph
From : Jon Wilhelm
To : Jacqui Ashton
Date: January 11th 2005

Jacqui,

I very sorry to hear about your recent loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jon Wilhelm
From : Kathy Heine
To : Beverly Ashton
Date: January 11th 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. I really loved Aaron, but in the past few years I was busy with my family and lost track of him. I hope you are doing well. I think of you every now and than when I am passing thru Grove City and wonder how your family is doing. Again I am so sorry, EVERYONE who knew Aaron will miss him. I hope to see you during the veiwing hours. I will always rember the great times Aaron and I had when he worked at National City Bank there at Central Point with me, he was allot of fun and laughs, also a good listner and friend and of course my lunch buddy. I will miss him.
From : Brenda Schwandt & Upper Arlington Area Chamber
To : Jackie
Date: January 11th 2005

Dear Jackie,

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband. You and your family are in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Brenda, Kristen & the Board of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
From : Linda Harbaugh/Ford Credit
To : Michelle James
Date: January 11th 2005

Michelle all the girls at Ford would like to send all our love and prayers for you and your family in this sad time of your life we will be thinking of you and praying for your family. Be strong we love you.
From : Toni Bogden Burns
To : Michelle James
Date: January 11th 2005

Michelle,
I am very sorry for your loss. Know that Aaron is in the hands of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Toni Burns
From : Frank & Becky DeFrancisco
To : The Ashton Family
Date: January 11th 2005

Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts upon hearing of Aaron's passing. We are praying that God will give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
From : Terri McDevitt-Back (Ford Credit)
To : The Family
Date: January 11th 2005

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Take comfort in the Lord during this difficult time.
From : Stephanie Wasto
To : Michelle James and Family
Date: January 11th 2005

I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family during this hard time,and you are in our prayers.

Stephanie,Andy, and the kids
From : Sharron Farris (FMCC)
To : Mrs. Beverly Ashton and Michelle James
Date: January 11th 2005

I wish to express my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son and brother. May you find comfort in all the memories that you shared. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
From : Ann & Don Shoffstall
To : Jacqui Ashton
Date: January 11th 2005

Dear Jacqui & Family, We were so sorry,to hear about Aaron,If there is anything we can do, please call us, You are in our prayers.Love Ann & Don.
From : Anita and Phil Silvey
To : Family of Aaron
Date: January 11th 2005

Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. We know Aaron from when Phil took videos for him when he had his studio in Grove City. Aaron will be missed by a lot of people who knew him. Please know that we will be thinking of you.
From : Rosanne, Jim Sutton and entire Strapp Family
To : Bev, Michelle and family
Date: January 11th 2005

We are saddened to hear of Aaron's passing.
May love bring you comfort, may hope bring you peace.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
From : former student
To : Family of Mr. Aaron Ashton
Date: January 11th 2005

I want to express my deepest sympathy at your loss. Aaron was a wonderful teacher who taught life lessons along with Kung Fu. These lessons taught me how to be a stronger person. He will truly be missed, and it was an honor to be one of his students. Aaron was truly one of the best in his field. I will keep you in my prayers.

Heather Crane-Redick
student 1988-1990
740-369-8239
From : Greg & Shelley Greene
To : The Ashton family
Date: January 12th 2005

We are so sorry for your loss.Our hearts are deeply grieved as Aaron was a good friend of ours.He was an awesome performer w/"The Iron Shadows",a great student,and I enjoyed being his teacher.He`ll always be greatly missed!
From : Rhonda `Rawley` Ivan and Family
To : Aaron Ashton`s family
Date: January 12th 2005

Thinking of you all at this sad time.Our hearts go out to you.
From : Beth (Hagedorn) Shaheen
To : Michelle James
Date: January 12th 2005

Michelle, I just want to express my deepest sympathy regarding the passing of Aaron. I still have such fond memories of him during our trips to Myrtle Beach. He was always so full of life.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

If there is anything I can do, please reach me at 614 855-8713.

Love,

Beth
From : Gary & Jan Woodward
To : Jacqui Ashton
Date: January 12th 2005

Jacqui,
We both want to extend our most heart-felt sympathy to you and your family. May God help you through this extremely difficult time.
From : ELLIS AND MARY JEAN CLOUSE
To : JACQUI ASTON AND FAMILY
Date: January 12th 2005

Dear Jacqui and all,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss aand know we are among your many friends who are praying for you.
Fondly, Ellis and Mary Jean
From : Melissa Kohler
To : Jacqui Ashton
Date: January 12th 2005

Jac- I am so sorry that I can not make the service today or tonight. Cindy left early and I could not leave and then I am helping my niece's basketball team tonight.
Please know that I am thinking of you and let me know if you need anything, even a moment to away. Please call me.

Prayers,
Melissa
From : Joanne Notowidigdo
To : Jackie Ashton
Date: January 13th 2005

As deep as your sudden loss is, there is comfort in knowing that you had shared moments of joy, happiness and love with your dear Aaron. May you be forever reminded of his love for you and your sweet memories will bring a smile to your face. Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family today and always.
From : Jairo & Jenifer Munoz
To : Jacqui Ashton
Date: January 14th 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need any help with the children or anything. Don't feel you need to call unless you need help. I know this is a difficult time for all. Our thoughts are with you. 890-7274
From : Michelle Meekins
To : Bev
Date: January 14th 2005

Hello Bev,

I have not talk with you in a long time, but I heard about your son and I am really saddend by it. I used to work with you at Pencheff, King and Forman. I was the receptionist.

You used to talk about your son a lot when we worked together. I met your daughter a few times, but I never met your son. You showed me some pictures of him and I always thought he was so handsome. I was also impressed when you told me that he was involved with teaching marshal arts. I remember you telling me that he had a black belt in Judo.

It makes me especially sad that he is leaving three daughters behind, but at least a part of him will live on in his daughters.

I always thought that you were such a good person and it upsets me that you have lost your son. I know that your family is very important to you. I don't like to see bad things happen to good people.

I would have gone to the calling hours, but I did not find out about your son until after the funderal.

It has taken me a while to settle down. I went back to school and lived in Dayton for a few years, but I am now back in Columbus. I got married a couple of years ago and my husband and I have a house back in a neighborhood by the Busch Brewery. We are doing well.

We have not talked in about ten years and I would love to hear from you when you are up to it. My email is MichMeek@aol.com and my phone # is 888-4008. I work 8 am to 5 pm. We have an answering machine. You can leave a message and I will call you back. My husband's name is Jed Hacker and my new last name is Meekins-Hacker. It has taken a while to make this change. Many people still know me by my last name Meekins. I just want to let you know that you are in my prays.

Love,

Michelle Meekins
From : Fr. Jeff Rimelspach @ St. Joan of Arc Church
To : Jackie, Mackenzie, Dakota & Alec
Date: January 15th 2005

Greetings to all of you,

My sympathy and condolences are with each of you during this difficut time. I am praying that God will watch over each of you in a special way and be with you with his presence. My prayers are with you.

Love,

Fr. Jeff
From : Diane Edwards
To : Jacqui Ashton
Date: February 11th 2005

I was devastated to hear of Aaron's passing. I just found out today Feb. 11th. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. You are in my prayers. My phone # is 606-723-1251 or toll free is 866-231-4454. love Diane ( your Aunt Jean's daughter)