Aileen E. Askham
January 29, 1922 - January 12, 2014
Aileen E. Askham, 91, passed away January 12 in a local hospital following a long illness. She was born in Berkeley and lived in Walnut Creek for over 40 years before moving to Benicia 15 years ago. She was a homemaker. Aileen enjoyed cooking Sunday night dinners and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also volunteered at the Childrens Crisis Nursery in Concord for many years. Aileen is survived by her son Ron (Nikki) Askham, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Askham in 1974 and her daughter Susan Smith in 1995. Services will be private. Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette. Arrangements are under the direction of Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia. Family prefers donations in her name be made to the Childrens Crisis Nursery in Concord.
Aileen E. Askham, 91, passed away January 12 in a local hospital following a long illness. She was born in Berkeley and lived in Walnut Creek for over 40 years before moving to Benicia 15 years ago. She was a homemaker. Aileen enjoyed cooking... View Obituary & Service Information