Donald E. Ashley, 82, Columbus Park area of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by Graveside Services at 11:45 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the National Airline History Museum, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr., Kansas City, MO 64116.

Donald was born November 21, 1930 in Kansas City, KS. He retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after 42 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and spent numerous years volunteering for the "Save A Connie" organization and the Airline History Museum. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rowena (Tuttle) Ashley; his wife, Elizabeth (Totta) Ashley, in 2000; and brothers, James Ashley Jr., Roland V. Ashley and Gaylen Ashley.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, David and Linda Ashley, Mark and Mary Ashley; grandchildren, Jason, Matthew, Donald, John and Lauren; great-granddaughter, Liana; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bernadine Ashley, Frances and Carl Lamanno, Leona Totta; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Online condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.