Robert “Bob” Jay Ashcraft, age 59, of Elkhart , Kansas died December 21, 2011 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart , Kansas . He was born October 17, 1952 in Wichita , Kansas the son of Leo Elmer and Jacqueline Dever (Hefnider) Ashcraft.

Robert graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson , Kansas . He also attended Hutchinson Community College , Wichita State University and graduated at Portland , Oregon . Robert served in the United States Air Force for eleven years. He lived in Aurora , Colorado and operated a central vacuum business. He moved to Elkhart in February 2009. Robert was an assistant manager for the Love’s convenience store in Guymon , Oklahoma . He enjoyed spending time with his Labrador dog, Raven; hunting, fishing, and was an accomplished musician.

Survivors include wife, Lori Ann Brelesford; son, David Christopher Ashcraft of New Jersey ; daughter, Kristine Caroline Ashcraft of Seattle , Washington ; brother, James Dean Ashcraft of Wichita , Kansas ; sister, Eudon Lee Ashcraft-Dutton of Elkhart , Kansas .

Robert is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date at the Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott , Kansas . Arrangements are in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854 , Elkhart , KS 67950 .