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David Ashcraft Obituary
November 19, 1962 - December 23, 2014
David (Beve) Ashcraft died peacefully of a heart attack at home.
David lived many places from Australia, Singapore to Rock Springs, Wyoming. Times spent in Louisiana inspired David's love of LSU and UT athletics.
David played football and baseball throughout school. He graduated from Central High School in 1981. David was in sales in the grocery business and earned many friends while working with them. He was a kind soul, a good friend and a loving son.
He is survived by his father, Gerald Ashcraft (Barbara); mother, Elizabeth Nell Kyle; brother, Richard Wayne Ashcraft; sisters, Melinda Sue Rubio (Jorge); Cynthia Lee Freestone; nephews, Chad Gault (Heidi); Mitchell Layne Freestone (Shala); Zachary Rubio; nieces, Bailee Ane Freestone and Isabelgrace Rubio. David "Bubba" and Lyn Bullen were his adopted family along with his beloved cats, Hank and Georgie.
Celebration of life is scheduled December 31st at 2:00 p.m., Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society, PO Box 4040 Grand Junction, CO 81502 or Claws Rescue Center 2214 Sanford Dr. #A5 Grand Junction, CO 81505.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Ashcraft
Dave Brouelette
January 11, 2015
Dave will be missed by so many people. Thank you Dave for the many happy memories. GOD BLESS, Dave B.
Kelly Naughton Brunell
January 3, 2015
Rest in peace Ashy! And may your family and friends be comforted in this time of loss.
Mike and LeeAnn Jamison
January 1, 2015
Dave was a good friend to everyone he met...will be sorely miss. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Gary Terrell
January 1, 2015
May God Bless him and may he rest in peace!
Tom Ehlers
December 31, 2014
Rest easy, and smile upon us here. Thank you for sharing life with us, and being a great classmate.
Jeff Erickson
December 31, 2014
Rest in Peace, my friend. Your smile and helpful attitude made it a pleasure to work with you and I really enjoyed the summers spent playing baseball, back in the day. My condolences to all family members, as well.
Christine
December 31, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to friends and family. Dave will be missed.
Joi Hayes
December 31, 2014
May Heavenly Father keep your family safe and comforted here on earth now that you have gone home to Him!
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