On Sunday, May 30, 2010, during the 10:30 AM Service, Svea & Bob
Ashburn receive an anniversary blessing from Rev.Brathwaite assisted
by Marilyn Riviere. In attendance at this special occasion were Rev.
Dr. Bob Ashburn, his wife Jamie, their children Kris and Kyle. Rev.
Bob and Jamie will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on
June 15.
The Ashburns were presented with a plant from members and friends of
Augustana. Bob & Svea have been members of Augustana since the
merger of Holy Trinity and Salem Lutheran Churches in 1954. Bob was
the church treasurer for over 30 years. Svea was the church
secretary and envelope secretary. Both were members of the Fellowship
League. Bob was a member of the Men's Club and Svea was a member of
the Ladies Aide Society.