05/20/2016

In Memoriam: Dr. Bruce Ashley

We are sad to report the passing of an admired physician and a longtime Chapter member, Bruce Ashley, MD, FACEP. Dr. Ashley passed away unexpectedly on May 5 at the age of 69 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center, where he was wrapping up a shift in the emergency department.

Dr. Ashley was a man of many talents: a country doctor, traveler, sailor, runner, pilot, horseman, hunter, mountain man, “prepper”, poet, musician, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. Dr. Ashley initiated the start-up of a health clinic to be operated by the University Medical Students which is still functioning today as a Federal Health Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Ashley retired as Adams County Health Commissioner, Medical Director, and Registered Sanitarian at the end of 2015 after many years of service.

Our thoughts are with Dr. Ashley’s wife, Sharon, and his family.