- Malan Bennett Ashby "Casey" Passed away September 30, 2003 at the age of 69. Born September 25, 1934 in Cedar City, Utah. Resident of Brentwood for 28 years, recently of Summerset Orchards of Brentwood. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Gladys Ashby. Father of Kirk and daughter-in-law Doreen Ashby of Oakley, Wallace Ashby of Fort Collins, CO, Wendy and son-in-law David Winthrop of Brentwood, Torbjia and son-in-law Craig Chavez of Modesto; and 10 loving grandchildren, Jessica, Gary, Morgan, Darin, Eric, Paige, Alicia, Christopher, Mark and Kent. Brother of Kay Ashby of Paradise, CA, Garth Ashby of Danville, Gloria Rupp of Salt Lake City, Howard Ashby of Spokane, WA and Renon Cartwright (deceased). Casey served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957. He loved his mountain home to spend his leisure time. Played in the Concord Bocce Ball league. Casey was a man of principle and integrity and was a compassionate and loving man who enjoyed sharing the outdoors with his family and many friends. He was also talented in metalworking and was a passionate gardener. He will be deeply missed. Casey was a retired Teamster with Wm. McCullough Co. in Antioch. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimers Foundation, 2065 West El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, CA 90040. A memorial will be held at LDS Mormon Church, 1101 McClarren Rd. at Griffith, Brentwood on Saturday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m.
Published by Contra Costa Times on Oct. 3, 2003
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