Douglas Ashmore

Douglas Dean Ashmore, age 85, died on October 23, 2017, at his home in Clearlake, California. A lifelong family man, Douglas is remembered by his wife, Sylvia, and their extended family: his six children, ten grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Estelle Ashmore.

Douglas’s life was rooted in his community in Clearlake. Those who knew him recall a steady presence whose family relationships were among his greatest joys. He shared his life with Sylvia for many years, and his children and grandchildren were central to his days.

Friends and neighbors in the Clearlake area remember Douglas for being a familiar face in the community. While the public records preserve only select details, the family’s decision to place a formal remembrance through Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary and local newspapers speaks to how important family and local connections were to him in life.

Douglas’s family placed remembrances and notices through local funeral services and newspapers so friends and neighbors could honor his memory. He leaves behind a large family who carry forward his memory in their lives.

A funeral home partner and local obituary listings contain information about services and remembrances arranged by the family. Those wishing to leave condolences or read the family’s posted remembrance may refer to the memorial hosted with Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary and local obituary pages.