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SHIRLEY AYERS Obituary

1923 - 2011 The beloved Shirley "Trink" Ayers passed away at her home on January 2, 2011. Born September 30, 1923 in Sterling, CO, Shirley moved to Ontario as a young girl and resided in Upland for the past 52 years. She graduated from Chaffey High School in 1941 and married her knight in shining armor, Gordon Ayers, in 1943, playing out the most amazing love story for the past 67 years. Shirley and Gordon worked together in a photographic career ending with the sale of their camera shops in 1980. For over 40 years, Shirley was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ontario where, among other things, she served as a deacon and coordinated funeral and wedding receptions. She was also a proud member of the Foothill Chapter of the National Charity League as well as a board member for West End Family Counseling Services. More than anything, Shirley cherished her role as wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, giving those who knew her the amazing gift of love, laughter, and faith. She will be greatly missed and live forever in our hearts. Shirley is survived by her husband, Gordon; daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Dave Laycock; four grandchildren Jan Jin (Eric), Ali Kruze (Kevin), Eric Laycock (Kara), and Kevin Laycock (Teresa); seven great grandchildren; and many special friends and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Hayden Ayers; her brother, Jack Patterson; and grand- daughter, Michelle Laycock. Visitation will be held at Draper Mortuary in Ontario on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 720 N. Sultana Ave., Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society, or VNA & Hospice of Southern Calif.

Published by Daily Bulletin from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2011.
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She was a very nice person to have known. Sorry for your loss.
Peggy Allen Johnson class 1941

March 17, 2011

May the God of all comfort, bring comfort to the family and friends of Shirley. We look forward to the time when sickness and death is a thing of the past.

January 24, 2011

Gordon and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Gordon you did a wonderful job taking care of Shirley. She is smiling down on you now and she is at peace. God bless you. Love, Jim and Diane Costa

January 5, 2011

What a beautiful tribute to Grandma Trink. She was an amazingly beautiful and sweet woman. I feel honored to have met her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. ~The Emerick Family

January 5, 2011

Grandma Trink was a sweetheart. Godbless your family. She will forever hold a special place in everyones heart.

The Cherry's

January 5, 2011

Dear Lynda & Dave,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Bob and I lost our dad last year in January and know how truly difficult it is to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Carol (Clifton) Chamlee

Carol (Clifton) Chamlee

January 5, 2011

God Bless you Gordon. You did a wonderful job of caring for Trink.

Rene Vutetakis RN

January 4, 2011

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