David Joseph Ashworth, 56 of Morgan Hill passed away on April 11, 2009 surrounded by his loving family and friends at O’Conner Hospital in San Jose, CA.
Born on November 14, 1952, Dave was raised in Salinas, attending Madonna Del Sasso grade school and Graduating from Palma High School in 1970.
Dave met and married his wife Jeri Cohn and in 1986 their beautiful daughter Allison came into their lives fulfilling their family.
As a young boy he was an athlete playing little league, high school baseball and later on a slow pitch team. Dave enjoyed hunting, archery shoots with his close friends and was a professional archer holding many titles. He was an active member of Salinas Bowmen and honorary member of Mt. Madonna Archery Club for over 20 years.
In 1977 the Ahsworths moved to Morgan Hill where he was a member of St. Catherine’s parish. Dave shared his love of sports with his daughter Allison and always supported by coaching her volley ball and softball teams. He was a loyal 49er fan along with Jeri, Allison and many friends, holding annual season tickets and enjoying the parking lot parties with his famous BBQ foods! Go Niners!
Dave was preceded in death by his father David C. Ashworth. He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years Jeri Ashworth, daughter Allison Ashworth, son-in-law to be Josh Messina of Morgan Hill and loving mother Theresa Ashworth of Salinas, many adoring nieces and nephews and other family members.
Dave was a kind heart, loyal family man with true values and a joyous spirit that will always be missed and remembered by all who where a part of his life.
Visitation: Wednesday, 4/15/09 1:00-7:00 P.M. at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St, Salinas CA 93901.
Services: Thursday, 4/16/09, 1:00 P.M. at Queen of Heaven Chapel 18200 Damian Way Salinas, CA 93907.
Arrangements by Struve and Laporte Chapel.
Online condolences: www.struveandlaporte.com
