a American Legion. Bill enjoyed fishing, boating, camping with his family. He enjoyed traveling with Leona to their time shares in Florida, Texas and to their cabin at Lake Rathbun. He also enjoyed collecting Wade and Occupied Japan figurines and dishes, going to flea markets, and watching westerns.
His family includes a son: William "George" (& Shirley) Ashman,V, of Oskaloosa; two daughters: Jeri (& Gary) Kelderman of Oskaloosa and Debra Adams of New London; three grandchildren: Shawna Besco, Derek Ashman, and Melissa Mixer; 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife Leona, Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his step mother, Minnie; a grandson, Clint Ashman; a son in law, Dennis Adams; a sister, Wilda Current; and three brothers, Brice, Robert, Gordon Ashman.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at 1:30 P.M. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Reverend Bob Voels officiating. Graveside Military Honors will be given by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Monday after 4 p.m. and continue until 7 Monday evening. The family will be at the funeral chapel from 11 A.M. until service time at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to Cedar United Methodist Church.
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