"Jennifer so sorry for your loss, I haven't seen you since elementary school."
Brad F. Ashby, 63, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.
At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. There will be no public visitation or services held.
Brad Frederick Ashby was born on August 22, 1957 in Monticello, Iowa, to Darrell and Grace (Grief) Ashby. He grew up in Monticello and attended Monticello schools. He married Laurie Gottleaber on July 12, 1985 in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Brad was a lifelong trainer of standardbred harness racehorses. He traveled all over Iowa and Illinois and spent many years living in Monticello and Maquoketa.
Brad loved horses and enjoyed fishing as well.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Laurie Ashby of Maquoketa, IA; children, Jennifer (Russell) Eisenhart of Marion, IA, and Justin (Nicole) Ashby of Marion, IA; 2 grandchildren, Kailey and Seven; a half-brother, Ron Balsinger of SC; and a half-sister, Debbie Ball of Burlington, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
"Jennifer so sorry for your loss, I haven't seen you since elementary school."
"Laurie and family I am so sorry to hear of Brad's passing you have my deepest Sympathy! Hugs??????"
"Laurie and family I have a treasure chest of memories with Brad and race horses. I was blessed to know him. RIP Bradly"
"Brad was definitely fun to work with at Walmart, he treated his closest friends like family and he was definitely a second father to me. He always had the best advice to give out if anyone needed it."
"Oh Laurie, I\'m so sorry to hear of Brad\'s passing. I know how you feel. He\'s in good company."
"So sorry for your loss. Laurie, you and your family are in my prayers."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all "
"So sorry for your loss."
"Sorry for loss. Keeping you in my thoughts ht s and prayers. "
"So very sorry Laurie and family for you loss. Thinking of you all"
"Deeply sorry for your loss Laurie and family. Brad trained horses for my dad years ago. I remember my parents, Mike and Helen, thought a lot of Brad and you, Laurie. May he now rest in peace."
"So sorry for your loss. "
"Keith Kuchel I am so sorry for your loss"
"Sorry to hear about Brad he was a great guy."
"Laurie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Brad was a great guy and will certainly be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time."
"Sorry to hear about Brad such a great guy. Jr&Pam Helmle"