Ashworth, Michael S. age 72, of Edina, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2023. Mike is survived by his 3 siblings, James Ashworth (Carol) of Eagan, MN, John Ashworth (Becky) of Eden Prairie, MN and Ellen Abbott (David) of The Villages, FL. Preceded in death by his wife and best friend Delores, parents James E and Patricia Ashworth of Edina, Mike graduated from Edina High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he met the love of his life Delores Fournier. They were married in 1977. Their lives changed, in a beautiful way, when they sponsored a young girl from Belfast, Ireland by the name of Andrea who became like a daughter to them. Mike and Delores traveled many times to Ireland to be with her and fell in love with the countryside and culture. Irish folk music filled their home. Mike, along with his family, created Northwest Process Equipment, a successful business supporting and servicing the Highway Construction Industry for over 40 years. With Mike's attention to detail, hard work ethic and kindness, he will be sorely missed. His best buddy of 55years, Ron McLaughlin, describes Mike as "kind" and that he had such "a big heart". "May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields & until we meet again..." The Irish Blessing Unknown author No memorial service or funeral is planned. A celebration of life to follow at a later date. The Ashworth family asks that if anyone is so inclined, they donate time, money or food to Second Harvest Heartland @ 2Harvest.org in honor of Mike.

Published on May 28, 2023