Howard Austin Ashwood

HOWARD AUSTIN ASHWOOD Howard Austin Ashwood was born September 26, 1920 in Watertown, N.Y. the son of Howard Velo and Lillian (Gordon) Ashwood. He passed away at his Mancos home on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the age of 90. In celebration of his 90th, Howard took family and friends on a hot air balloon ride during the Mancos Balloon Festival. Howard loved his country and proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired as an officer in the Army. Howard was a passionate reader and enjoyed flying airplanes. A wonderful father and grandfather, Howard could be counted on to lend a helping hand wherever needed. His dear wife Clara passed away in February 2006. He missed her dearly. Surviving Howard are two sons, Dale Ashwood and wife, Jacquelyn of Colbert, Wash. and Dudley Ashwood and wife, Kristine of Durango; by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and one brother, Paul Ashwood of Adam, N.Y. Howard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clara Ashwood; a daughter, Holly Dolquist; and by his brother, Gordon Ashwood. Memorial contributions can be made in Howard Ashwood's name with the Mancos Public Library. Cremation has taken place with no services planned.