Terry Ashman

Charles Terry Ashman passed away peacefully at his home and was reunited with his bride on January 24, 2026, following complications from heart disease. Terry was born February 16, 1937, in Salina, Utah to Thomas Merlin and Lyal Nelson Ashman.

Terry grew up in Redmond, Utah, and attended North Sevier High, where he was a member of the basketball, football, and track teams, participated in the choir, and played the trumpet in band. It was during these teenage years he met his lifelong sweetheart, Carol Mae Crane. They were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on July 20, 1956. He and Carol moved to Logan, Utah, where he graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.

He loved his country and served 28 years in the Air Force, which required multiple moves for the family. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, and he and Carol chose to settle in Layton, Utah to be near Hill Air Force Base.

Without a doubt, Terry’s greatest joy was his family. He had a special and unique love for each of his eight children. With their family members spread out across the country, it was important to Terry and Carol to hold an annual family reunion for several days each summer in cabins in Idaho, Colorado, and Utah, where all of the extended family could stay together in one place. Many dear memories were created because they made this annual tradition a priority. In later years, he held a monthly group phone call with all of his children so that they could stay connected and support each other through celebrations and trials.

Terry lived a life of love and Christlike service. He and his bride served a family history service mission and a member leadership support mission, and they also served as temple ordinance workers in both the Ogden and Bountiful temples. After Carol passed away six and a half years ago, Terry continued to attend the temple regularly, and loved his weekly institute class, enjoying it even a few days before his passing. He exemplified enduring to the end, as he attended church weekly, no matter how difficult it was for him to get there.

When he wasn’t serving in some capacity, Terry enjoyed many activities, all of which were centered in his love for his family. Whether dirt biking in the Mojave Desert, watching BYU games, or sneaking contraband junk food behind the back of his bride, he loved spending time with loved ones and deepening relationships through adventure and laughter. In all of his interactions, he led with tenderness and was never afraid to show his emotions.

One of Terry's greatest talents was making everyone he talked to feel special. He started a conversation with everyone he met, and he made a point of arriving at church half an hour early so that he could greet everyone as they arrived. He compiled a list of his neighbors' birthdays, found out their favorite treat, and hand delivered personalized gifts with his granddaughter Sophie. When new neighbors moved in, he would be the first to visit, providing a meal on move-in day. These diligent efforts to build community led him to be recognized as a Hometown Hero by the city of Layton. Terry frequently expressed his gratitude for all who reciprocated his love by generously serving him in countless ways.

Until about six months ago, Terry would go on long daily walks, usually exceeding his goal of 10,000 steps. He enjoyed BYUTV programming, and his deep love for the Tabernacle Choir meant he never missed a broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word.

Children: Jeffrey (Cathy) Ashman, Layton; Jan Smith, Layton; Jon (Kristin) Ashman, Carrollton, Texas; Jennifer (Tony) Hughes, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Julie (William) Carpenter, Ethel, Missouri; James (Karen) Ashman, Lehi; Jeanene (Chris) Shedden, Layton; and Joanne (Nate) Wessel, Idaho Falls, Idaho; 24 grandchildren and their spouses, and 26 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his bride, parents, twin brother Merlin Gerry Ashman, sister Margaret Kay Christensen, and grandson, William Shedden.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Layton East Stake Center, 1015 Emerald Dr., Layton. Friends may visit family on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, Layton, and Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Redmond Cemetery, Redmond, Utah at 3:30 p.m.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Intermountain Hospice for their loving care over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the missionary fund for Terry’s grandson Elder Jacob Shedden, who began his service a few days before Terry’s passing. Donations can be made by visiting the Church website donation page, selecting “missionary from another ward,” and entering unit “160318” (Emerald Ward).