Rosalie "Lee" Richards Ashlock, age 88 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was born March 31, 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Wooley) Beil. In 1955 Lee and her children moved to Michigan. She owned the Mecosta Bar, which was known for its burgers, for nearly 10 years. Lee loved to cook and entertain for her business as well as her family and friends, with everyone having a favorite dish she made.
She married her soulmate, Raymond Ashlock on August 20, 1977. Lee and Raymond enjoyed traveling together, visiting all 50 states. Her passions were flower gardening, bird watching, and singing. Lee liked attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Big Rapids and Remus.
She loved her family and friends and will be missed. Lee is survived by her two children, Rick (Margie) Richards of Stanwood and Donna Hicks of Blanchard; three step-children, Becky (Dan) Thompson of Oklahoma, Danny Ray Ashlock of Oklahoma, and Debbie Robison of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Tracie (Ryan) Bell, Christopher Richards, Chad Johnson, Danielle (Roger) Adkin, and Cherri Johnson; six step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Dick (Joy) Beil; one sister, Janet Beil and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Ashlock on June 9, 2004; two siblings, Joan Rodrigues and Don Beil.
To honor Lees wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rosalies name to the charity of the donors choice.
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