FRANCIS EDWARD ASHCRAFT

Francis Edward Ashcraft, 86 of Twin Falls, passed away June 14, 2012 at the Curry Retirement Center. He was born on February 25, 1926 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Roy and Elsie Ruth Ashcraft. He served our country in the US Navy during WWII, being stationed in the South Pacific. Upon his return from the service he finished his last year of high school, graduating from Kuna High School in 1947. Francis then went to study diesel mechanics in Moscow, Idaho. He then moved to Twin Falls 1950 to study at the Twin Falls Business College. It was that year that he met the love of his life - Roberta Biggers, while driving school bus. They were married on June 1, 1952 in Twin Falls. To this union were born three daughters. After he and Roberta's marriage he began working for the Twin Falls Police Department, serving for 13 years. He then went on to drive bus for Sun Valley Stages, eventually retiring in 1988. Francis loved to camp, hunt, fish, bowl, throw horseshoes, and travel. He was a member of the Wheeling Stars Square Dance Club, where he and Roberta shared a joint loved for square dancing. Surviving are his wife Roberta of Twin Falls, daughters - Linda Sue LeDoux of Buhl, Caralee (Robert) Perry of Twin Falls, Leslie (Bill) Holloway of Buhl, along with 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Myrl Ashcraft, sisters - Norma Killinger, Opal Ashcraft, and granddaughter Erin Holloway. He will be deeply missed by all who know and loved him. The family will receive friends at a memorial open house at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home Reception Center on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 2 - 4 P.M. Those who wish may share memories and condolences at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.