Dr. Harvey Harold Ashmead, 81, the founder of Albion Laboratories and a Nobel Prize candidate, died Jan. 18, 1998, in Layton.
He had a doctorate in pharmacy, biochemistry and nutrition. He was a pioneer in chelation chemistry and was awarded more than 40 patents.Dr. Ashmead founded Ogden's Albion Laboratories in 1956 with all of his money - $250. The company, acclaimed as a pioneer in nutritional technology, moved to Clearfield in 1970.
He developed the first topical application for penicillin on soldiers' bedsore infections during World War II. This new application saved thousands of lives. Following that breakthrough, his colleagues nicknamed him "the idea man."
His ideas and products improved animal production, crop yields and human health in more than 30 countries.
Dr. Ashmead was also a talented artist and created wood and bronze sculptures. He enjoyed sports and music.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Kaysville 9th Ward chapel, 201 S. 600 East. Friends may call at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday or Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in Kaysville City Cemetery.