John W. Ashline

1936 - 2015

Dr. John W. Ashline died at home suddenly and unexpectedly on January 27, 2015. He was born on September 29, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Keokuk, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Ashline and his children, Steve Ashline, Kathryn Ashline; son in law Dr. Jim Watson; grandchild, Jonathan Watson, Scott Ashline; daughter in law, Noemi Ashline; and granddaughters, Amanda and Isabella Ashline; sisters, Judith Rigg and Sue McCrary; and brother in law Jim McCrary. John was a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1963-1965. After retiring from the Army, he went on to pursuing his medical education at the University of Iowa. His ophthalmology residency brought him to Denver. John loved the Denver Broncos and was a season ticket holder since 1971. He was also an avid hiker and climbed 34 of the Colorado 14'ers. Patients and colleagues respected and appreciated his quirky sense of humor. Once he retired, he volunteered weekly with his wife to deliver Meals on Wheels. John was a lifetime animal lover. In lieu of flower arrangements, donations to the Boulder Humane Society would be appreciated. Service will be this Saturday Jan 31 at 3:00 p.m. at Crossroads Church, 10451 Huron Street, Northglenn, CO.