Obituary

Wesley Daniel Ashlock, of Glendale, AZ died July 9, 2019 in Glendale, AZ at the age of 95. He was born August 20, 1923 in Doby Springs, OK to Harley and Sarah Ashlock. Wes grew up on a farm in OK during the depression. He moved with his family to Wichita, KS where he graduated from North High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. He was recalled to service during the Korean War.

Wes married his high school sweetheart, Harriett Ellen Rose on December 23, 1943, just before he went into the Navy. They lived in California and Hawaii before returning to Wichita to raise their family of three boys.

Wes moved his family to Tempe, AZ in 1959 for a job opportunity as a machinist with Air Research. He was a self-taught Master Machinist. In the 1970’s, Wes and Harriett, assisted by their sons, built an A-frame cabin from the ground up in the Clear Creek Pines subdivision in Happy Jack, AZ. They retired and lived there for many happy years.  Wes enjoyed being a handyman, helping neighbors, and creating many things from wood, including furniture, clocks, and keepsakes. He also enjoyed leather crafting. He was very active and high-ranking in both the Masonic Lodge and Shriners organization.

Wes was an amazing father and husband, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a fulltime caretaker for Harriett for over eight years after she suffered a debilitating stroke. He lent a hand to all who needed help. He became a father figure to some of his nieces and nephews when their fathers weren’t in their lives. He taught his boys how to be gentlemen and to love family and live to the fullest. He adored all of his grandkids and they adored him. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Wes is survived by his sons, Daniel E. (Patricia) Ashlock, and Kenneth L. (Heather) Ashlock, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Harriett; his parents, Harley and Sarah Ashlock; son, James C. Ashlock; brothers, Roy (Betty) Ashlock, Bill (Margaret) Ashlock; and sisters, Celinda (Roscoe) Kelsey and Nina Ogden.

A memorial service will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. The family suggests that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation, ALZFDN.org or Shriners Hospitals, lovetotherescue.org.