LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Seral Phillip "Phil" Ashley died peacefully at home on March 29, 2018.

Phil is predeceased by his older sister, Nancy, and his only son, Seral Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Betty; his daughters, Roxanne Nelson, Stephanie Thompson, Holly McKenzie and Stacy Ashley; his older brother, Joe Ashley; younger sister, Louise Goodman; and younger brother, Kenneth Ashley.

He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Brianna, Shannon, Jeff, Nicole, Isaiah, Mariko, Cody, and Sera; nine great-grandchildren, Jayshon, Joey, Ashlyn, Amber, Daniel, Avery, Axel, June and Jessamine; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phil enlisted in the US Navy for four years immediately after graduating high school. After he was discharged, he worked as a civil engineer and draftsman for many years and ran a small contracting business, from which he retired.

Phil enjoyed being in the outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing or sailing his small boat on Clear Lake. He also tried his hand at gold mining and running a saloon in Copperopolis, Calif.

A memorial service will be at the Sterling Shores Estates Clubhouse on Monday, June 11, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.