John M. Ashcraft

John MacDonald Ashcraft, 76, of Patagonia passed away on January 26, 2016 at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. John was born in Sacramento, California to Clifford Ashcraft and Jeanne Leisering on August 31, 1939. He lived most of his young childhood near Cliff, New Mexico. He graduated from Nogales High School and the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Postal Service, followed by 25 years with the U.S. Customs service. John continued his public serve as a member of the Patagonia Elementary School Board, as a Cub and Boy Scout Leader, and with Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue where he was chief for the remaining 43 years of his life. He also enjoyed fishing and woodworking. John is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Jennie Walsh Ashcraft, a sister Jackie Ashcraft, and stepsons, Darrell Hatfield and Bradley Hatfield. John is survived by his brothers, James Ashcraft (Juanita) of Silver City, New Mexico and Peter Ashcraft (Tichi) of Rio Rico; son, Jerry Ashcraft (Audrey) of Tucson; daughter, Annette Smith (William) of Okeechobee, Florida; stepson, Garland Hatfield of Tucson, and eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Funeral service will be held at Patagonia Public School on February 13, 2016 at 12:00pm. Burial will follow at the Patagonia Cemetery. Services Entrusted To Martinez Funeral Chapels.