Robert Dale Ashcraft

Robert Dale Ashcraft, Malaga, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016, in Wenatchee, Washington surrounded by loving family members. Robert was born on June 11, 1943 to Ray and Melbina (Weist) Ashcraft in Sunnyside, Washington. Robert served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1963. Robert married Wanda Eddings on July 9, 1967 in East Wenatchee, Washington. They spent the first year of their married life working on a floating cannery in Adak, Alaska. In 1968 Robert went to work at Alcoa and shortly after moved the family to Malaga. Robert and Wanda had three children, Robert Dale Ashcraft, Jr., Jill Ashcraft Bertschy, and John Ashcraft. Robert was an extremely generous man who gave himself freely to his children and their activities. Robert and Wanda's life together was enriched with the activities they enjoyed with their children. They were Knight Rider's 4H Advisers to all three of their children, and their friends, as well as active in the Junior Rodeo. Robert spent weekends driving his kids and their friends (all aspiring Rodeo Cowboys) to 4H events and rodeos. Robert raised chickens and loved spending time with his father-in-law, Bob Eddings, and his brother-in-law, Roy Eddings, grooming chickens and discussing their attributes. Robert had a thirst for knowledge and considered every day as an opportunity to learn something - in turn he was alway eager to pass the knowledge on to someone else. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed Louis L'Amour novels. Robert was also active in the community in YWCA Estate Sales and he loved a good yard sale. In later years the true joy of daily life were when his precious grandchildren, Katie and Jacob, came home from school and immediately went to Grammy and Papa's house for afternoon snacks and to talk about their day. Robert was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and his faith ran deep. He was a good and honorable man and we are assured today that he now resides with our Lord in Heaven. Robert is survived by his wife, Wanda Ashcraft of Malaga, his children, Robert Dale Ashcraft, Jr. (Dina) of Leavenworth, Jill Ashcraft Bertschy (Russ) of Malaga, John Ashcraft (Lisa) of Butner, North Carolina. His grandchildren, Connor Ashcraft - WSU, Quinn Ashcraft - Leavenworth, Rachel Cordell - Airway Heights, Katie Bertschy - Malaga and Jacob Bertschy - Malaga. Robert is also survived by Heather Sink Bailey whom he considered a second daughter, as well as one sister, Louise Delaney of Seatac, one brother, Pat (Gwen) Ashcraft of Kent, and a sister-in-law, Sandra Ashcraft of Auburn. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lee Ashcraft. Services will be held for Robert at Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington St., Wenatchee, at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 26, 2016, with internment immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery in East Wenatchee. Visitation will be at Grace Lutheran Church preceding the service 11:30-12:30. You are invited to view his online guestbook at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Heritage Chapel in East Wenatchee is in charge of arrangements

Robert Dale Ashcraft

June 11, 1943 - February 19, 2016