Patricia Favell Ashton-Loveless (Plant)

Patty P. Ashton, 82, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Holladay, Utah. The eldest daughter of Ross H. Plant and Favell Roskelley, Patty was born August 12, 1943 in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, California, where Ross served in the military. The family was raised in Richmond, Cache, Utah.

Patty graduated from North Cache High School (class of ’61), and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University (1965). She enjoyed a life of service, teaching, and learning, but is most known for her passionate support of Utah artists and art.

She married M. John Ashton on June 12, 1968 and settled in Salt Lake City. The couple had four beautiful children and remained friends after an amicable divorce. She later married Duane Loveless on June 29, 2011.

Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Duane O. Loveless, her parents, and two siblings, Stephen Ross Plant, and Stephanie Edith “Penny” Keeler (Doug). She is survived by her four children, Mike (Jenn), Dave (Amie), Steve (Jennifer), and Annie, and five grandchildren.

She will be honored on Wednesday, December 17th, 12:00 noon, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center Street, Logan. Internment will follow at the Richmond City Cemetery. All friends and family are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, Patty requests that you spend some time in a fine art gallery, art museum, or donate to your favorite arts foundation or charity.

Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com.