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Clair Ashby Obituary
Ashby, Clair Irving 69, a resident of Countryside for 48 years, died suddenly July 28, 2004, while on a cruise in Austria with his high school reunion classmates. Beloved husband of Barbara Ann (nee Copenhaver), loving father of Terri (Dan) Maddox, dear grandfather of Lindsay, Luke and Jake, devoted brother of Ted (Betty), fond brother-in-law of Jean (late Charles) Boston, dear uncle of Robyn Olson, Mark Ashby, Robert Boston, Susan (Robert) Hutyra, James (Amy) Boston and the late Thomas (Karen) Boston, also many grand-nieces and nephews and lots of good friends. Mr. Ashby served in the Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean War. He was co-owner of Comstock Excavating in Hinsdale for over 40 years, a member of the Midwest Operating Engineers Local 150, a former stock car driver at Santa Fe Speedway and a Certified Flight Instructor, C.F.I.I. He retired five years ago and enjoyed flying, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and for the last few years, he really enjoyed buying cars at auction. During his high school years he was active in baseball, basketball and track at Lyons Township H.S. Therefore, he was very active in the L.T.H.S. Alumni Committee. Mr. Ashby was a strong supporter of Special Olympics. He will be deeply missed by his family and many loving friends. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral 10:30 a.m., Saturday, from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange, for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to SEASPAR, 4500 Belmont Ave., Downers Grove, IL, 60515, attn: Carol Kosek appreciated. 708-352-6500To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Clair Ashby
Ted Ashby
July 30, 2021
Clair, I miss you more every day since you have been gone. I am so glad we had so many fun times together. You were the best brother anyone could have. I will love you forever.
Allan Soldwisch
August 16, 2004
Clair was a childhood friend and neighbor. Always supportive of me. I miss him eventhough I had not seen him for years.
Judith Balleto
August 13, 2004
Ted, So sorry to hear of your brother's sudden death. My Mom, Helen Soldwisch, and I send our deepest sympathy to your whole family.
Meg Machacek
August 13, 2004
I was so sad to hear of Clair's passing. He was my first favorite client when I started working at his accountants in 1991. He was so fun-loving and full of life, especially so after retirement... He always had to have a piece (or two) of hard candy from the jar on my desk, and he would kindly scold me if I was running low or had a poor selection. I will miss having Clair on Earth and will hope to meet him again in Heaven someday. My sympathy to the family and friends who knew him better than I did. We are blessed to have had him in our lives.
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Mario & Dee Barrera
August 11, 2004
Our prayers for understanding, strenght and peace are with your family at this time. Bye Clair we will miss you now but see you on the other side of the horizon one joyous day.
Michael Guzzardo
August 11, 2004
Clair was highly regarded by all his LTHS classmates and apparently all who met him. He is in my prayers. My sister was with the group on the river cruise in Austria when Clair quietly passed away. He is now with God in everlasting life in heaven.
God bless his family and family of friends.
Mark Ashby
August 8, 2004
You had a good life unc. Now you can fly everywhere. Bobby and Terri... You both know how much you're loved. All my love and support.
EDWARD S. ZALIG
August 8, 2004
A PRAYER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
Tom (Taz) Zajac
August 7, 2004
my deepest sympathies to the family.
Holly & Jeff
August 6, 2004
Clair was a wonderful man...full of life ...and an inspiration to us all...he will live in our hearts forever. God Bless and look after Terri & Bobby & Family!
DON&JILL McGregor
August 6, 2004
Claire was a great man and we enjoyed knowing him and flying with him. He will be deeply missed.
Kenneth St. Clair
August 6, 2004
My condulences
Robyn Olson
August 5, 2004
My Uncle Clair will be greatly missed by my entire family. To my Aunt Bobby, my cousin Terri, and my Dad, Ted Ashby -- I'm sending my most heartfelt condolences. I know that there's nothing I can say to make this easier, but please know that I'm sending you all my love.
Sue and Barry Warble
August 4, 2004
We will always cherish the fond memories and keep him close to our hearts.
Ted & Betty Ashby
August 4, 2004
We will always miss and love Clair. He was the best brother anyone could ever have. Life is just not as much fun without him.
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