IN MEMORIAM

By Staff
Published on September 1, 1985
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MIKE ASHBECK left life on May 1, 1985 at his home in Villa Park,
California where he had been ill for the past year.

Mike was the first Vice President and a very active founder of
the California Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association,
Incorporated, of Southern California. As well as being active in
several other clubs he was one of the best engineers on the West
Coast, having been in aircraft businesses and then designing the
heat shield for the Apollo Moon shot. However, steam engines of all
sorts were his greatest interest.

Mike will be sadly missed by many friends across the nation. The
Ida Ashbeck family thanks you for being their friends.
Submitted by Bill May and Greg Johnson, San Diego,
California

THEODORE F. BETHMANN, a charter member of Ill-Mo Tractor &
Engine Club, formerly Branch 7 Early Day GE &T Association,
expired April 25, 1985, at his home in St. Peters, Missouri, at the
age of 69.

One of the original members of the Club, a farmer and Farm
equipment repairman, he shared a huge collection of antiques and
things mechanical with his brother Charlie.

‘Tate’ is survived by his brothers, sisters, their
families and many friends. He will be missed by all and his quiet
manner will not be forgotten. Submitted by Ray Hartge, Sec.,
Ill-Mo Tractor & Engine Club

JAMES L. HAGMAN, of Kirwin, Kansas, age 73, born December 25,
1911 at Claudell, Kansas passed away January 26, 1985. He was a
machinist and welder and a collector of antique items and many
sizes and models of stationary engines. He enjoyed attending
antique engine & machinery shows of which he was a member of
the Solomon Valley Antique & Engine Club, Stockton, Kansas. He
will be greatly missed by his wife Doris and all his family and
friends. Submitted by Raymond Hagman, Rural Route, Kensington,
Kansas 66951

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