Merla Ilene Gibson Ashton

Birth date: Jun 23, 1927 Death date: Mar 1, 2021

Merla Ilene Gibson Ashton, devoted and cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away March 1, 2021 of natural causes, at the age of 93. She was born June 23, 192 Read Obituary

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Jen Brown

239w ago

I will always fondly remember visiting Aunt Merla when I would come out to school. She would tell me about her beautiful dolls & then take me with Beth to Chuck-A-Rama. My favorite thing was all the embarrassing stories she would tell me about my dad (which he claimed not to remember.) She could always put him in his place & I could see through her eyes the annoying little brother that she loved. I didn’t get to see her too often as an adult, but she would always brag about her family and I know how much she loved you!

Sharon Larwerh

239w ago

Mrs Ashton often came to events with Holly st the Hampton Inn. She was always so kind and friendly with all the staff. It was wonderful to feel her possible energy when she came in the door. I will miss her. I am glad she is with the people she loved that left
before her she is loved.

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239w ago

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Joanne Wayman

239w ago

We are very grateful that Merla has been part of our lives for almost 16 years. She had such a good sense of humor and was always so friendly. We know she worked hard all her life and suffered many tragedies but was not bitter. She loved the Lord and the gospel and was so excited when she was able to go to the temple. We are happy that Bruce was able to baptize Vern and confer the Melchizedek priesthood on him. We feel like our families were joined together. We will miss her.

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239w ago

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Mathew Francis

239w ago

I moved into Merlas neighborhood a few years ago and we became acquainted at church. She was a very faithful member of the ward. On one occasion visiting with her she mentioned a broken swamp cooler unit in the upper attic bedroom window needed to be thrown away. It wouldnt fit in the staircase so Merla said just thow it out the window. With those tall ceilings that was along ways down and a lot to fun to watch and listen to it crash on the ground! We will miss you Merla. Sincere condolences to the family.
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