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Ashley Marie Doolittle, 18, of Loveland, Colorado, loving daughter, sister, and friend, died on June 9, 2016. She was born on May 20, 1998 in Louisville, Colorado.
Ashley, who graduated this spring from Berthoud High School, had been a member of Boulder County 4-H for 8 years where her love of horses showed with her involvement in the horse project, horse judging, horse bowl and hippology teams. She also served as Vice President of Thompson FFA. Her accolades included competing on numerous national horse judging teams and was named the champion high individual overall in the National 4-H Western Roundup and the State FFA competitions. She learned to ride when she was five years old and was an accomplished rider and competitor. In addition to her love of horses, she was passionate about agriculture and used her experiences and role as Boulder County Fair and Rodeo Lady-in-Waiting to educate others about agriculture and the western lifestyle. She was looking forward to pursuing this passion as a freshman at Colorado State University in the fall.
Ashley had a smile that made everyone feel special. She truly reflected God’s love to all she came in contact with and she was an inspiration and role model to each person she encountered. She lived life to the fullest and lit up the world with her enthusiasm for life. Ashley will continue to live in the hearts of everyone that knew her.
She is survived by her parents Jeff and Ann Marie Doolittle; her brothers Michael Doolittle and Branden Kratochvil; her grandparents Jerry and Charlotte Hopf; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ashley was preceded in death by her grandparents Verne and Pat Doolittle.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Viegut Funeral Home, 1616 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, 1730 W. 12th Street, Loveland, with interment following at Greenlawn Cemetery in Berthoud.
In lieu of flowers, we would ask that donations be made to support the Ashley Doolittle Princess Program. This program is to help foster the love of rodeo in young girls who show an interest in the royalty community. This was Ashley’s dream when she was crowned Lady-in-Waiting and the royalty committee plans to continue her legacy. Her compassion and love of the rodeo will shine through this program and will influence future leaders in our fair, rodeo, and royalty communities. Donations can be made to Boulder County Fair Royalty and sent to the Treasurer, Katie Richardson, at 758 S. Juniper Ct, Milliken, CO 80543. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for on-line condolences.
My heart goes out to you. There are no words to help with this. Just know that I am here to support you in whatever you need. We will all miss her tremendously.
This breaks my heart! We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for Ashley and all that loved her.
Lots of love prayers for you all so sorry for loss beautiful girl. My heart breaks for you all god bless you all.
There are no words to give your hearts relief, but know the loss of your daughter has touched mine. Prayers for comfort and healing for all. God bless you…a beautiful angel is now in heaven.
Although I didn't know Ashley or the family but I do work with her cousin Chris in Florida and through her I know how good of a person Ashley was and her family and I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to all of you and know you are all in my prayers. No one or no family should ever have to go through this , please stay strong for Ashley and know she's watching down on all of you and will some day see you all again in a much more safe and peaceful place. I'm so very sorry for all the pain you have to endure for a long time and I pray you get through this as you all gather together the next two days.
From one parent to another, so much love and hugs go out to you and your family. My heart is aching inside out over what happened up your beautiful daughter. May god wrap his loving arms of comfort all around you.
Our prayers go out to all the family and friends. We didn't really know Ashley, but have felt like we did know her from all that have spoken of her. I know she will be missed by all.
We remember Ashley at the horse shows, and watched her grow up into a beautiful young lady. Our hearts break for all of her family and friends. Heaven received a beautiful angel way too early and uncalled for, but she's taking care of all the horses and watching over all her loved ones. RIP Ashley, and you'll never be forgotten!
Ashley is my children's cousin. I have friends all over NNY and elsewhere keeping Ann Marie, Michael, Charlotte, Jerry, Alison, Jeff, aunts, uncles, cousins and all of their extended family and friends in prayer. We are hugging you tightly in prayer. Linda
I pray for comfort and peace as you go through this loss of a beautiful daughter and family member. Hugs from our family to yours.
So sorry for your pain . I know what it’s like to lose a daughter . My prayers and thoughts are with family and friends
Thinking about you, Beth and Jeff. Wish we could do something to ease the heartbreak.
Much love,
Laura
As a mother my heart breaks for you. My daughter knew Ashley through school and said she was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
I am praying for God to shepherd Jeff and Ann Marie, as well as the entire family. What a beautiful soul Ashley is and will continue to be forever… My heart aches for all of you and the tremendous pain you are feeling. You have an entire community that is praying for each one of you and sending you our love.
Hold onto all of the stories that people will be sharing with you about Ashley. Gaze into all of the photos that people share with you. Hold tight to these to help you through all that you are dealing with.
Truly heartbroken to learn of this. Many prayers for peace for Ashley's family.
Most Merciful God, We life before You the family and friends of Ashley Doolittle . We pray that You would shine you Grace upon them. We pray that You would send Your Holy Spirit to them to comfort and succor them in their time of grieving at their loss. Sweet Lord, grant them Peace of Mind and Heart in this. Give them the courage and strength to continue along Your chosen path. Take the hurt and sorrow from them and let them know, in their spirits, that You have a destiny for them. Hold them in the palm of Your Holy Hand, O Lord. This we pray, in Jesus' most blessed and holy Name. Amen and amen.
My thoughts and prayers goes out to this family for the loss of such a beautiful and talent young lady ..
So sorry for the loss ..My heart is breaking …
RIP. Ashley. ..
I never met Ashley, but over the years I have worked with many of Berthoud's youth, in the schools and in 4-H. She represented all that was good in our kids and I feel as if I know her. When her obituary came in to me, even though I was expecting it, tears welled up in my eyes so that I could not even see to edit it. I can only imagine the grief her family felt. We, the family, the community, the world; have lost a star. We all grieve for her.