DONALD ALLAN LAYFIELD Age 69, resident of Grand Terrace, CA for 28 years and Riverside County for 23 years, passed away October 25, 2010. Don was born July 14, 1941 in Bradford, PA to Gerald Layfield and Florence Layfield (Baker). He was a chemist for United States Department of Agriculture, Salinity Lab for 47 years. He attended Riverside Community College and graduated from University California Riverside with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. Don is survived by his 2 daughters, son, brother, sister and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at Acheson and Graham Mortuary on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at 1:00. As an alternative to flowers you may choose to donate to the Alcott School Foundation 2433 Central Avenue, Riverside, California 92506 (all funds go directly to student activities). Arrangements under the direction of Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary (951) 688-1221 www.achesonandgraham.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Nov. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Layfield

13 Entries

Walter Russell

November 6, 2010

Don was a kind, good natured, intelligent,gentle co-worker and friend that I've known for many, many years, at work and personally. I miss him, everywhere.

Lorrie Gibson

November 6, 2010

I am still finding it hard to believe that Don is gone. I am a t a loss for words to think that someone so alive is gone far too soon!! We feel deeply for you, his family, and pray that the Lord will hold you in the comfort of his love.

Jimmy Poss

November 6, 2010

I agree with all these beautiful comments but needed to write a poem in honor of the poet Donald Layfield:

Living the Life of Layfield

He came west from PA, they say.
With his parents for a long stay.
in California's Southern Part.
A place where the Citrus start.
With desire and strong will he showed at Mt Rubidoux.
Where chemistry caught his fancy and a laboratory he would know.
Don accomplished more than that though, we know.
He found love, family, and would always show
That he was soft in the heart.
Of course, all this after he blustered his art.
Of sarcasm, wit, and finding the right part.
For his cars, and other things for which he never could part.
And we're lucky to be one of those blessed pieces
Of Don's life he shared. And we will
Of course, store our memories.
Like Don taught us to.
We will miss your stories and quips
Bless you for making us laugh and get through the dips.
In life.

Paul & Keretta Bruner

November 5, 2010

Don will be greatly missed by us. His faithful telephone calls to us biweekly were treasured. Great time spent with him last year when he visited us. His intelligence, wit, laughter and so much more we could say. We loved him and will sorely miss his gentle voice.....and, also his planned trip back to visit with us next year. God bless you, dear family of Don's ~~
Love,
Paul & Keretta Bruner
(cousins, once removed...
as Don corrected us!!)

Bill Alves

November 5, 2010

I worked with Don on and off for several years. His sense of humor will be dearly missed. My condolences to his family. He will always be remembered at the U.S.
Salinity Lab.

Barbara Ehret

November 4, 2010

Uncle Donnie,
I love you

Nahid Vishteh

November 4, 2010

Dear Don
I missed you so much.With a heart full of sadness I send my deepest condolences and symphaty to your lovely family.never I forget you. Nahid Vishteh

Jim Wood

November 3, 2010

Likely, Don never knew he was leaving us. We knew him well, and he liked recognition, appreciation. He had it all along, and especially now. Miss him.

JoAn Fargerlund

November 3, 2010

Don was a co-worker and friend for over 20 years. He taught me a lot about chemistry and was always on hand and willing to help me when I asked. We shared many good times as well as common miseries at USSL. His sense of humor brightened our days considerable. I will miss him. My sympathy and prayers are with his family and loved ones in this time of grief and sorrow. May God bless you all.

JoAn Fargerlund, Riversde, CA

Stephen Faust

November 3, 2010

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.

Photo taken at the Salinity Lab about 10 years ago

Steph Jobes

November 3, 2010

I will greatly miss Don's sense of humor. He could always make me smile at work. My prayers are with his family.

Paul Walker

November 3, 2010

Dear Family,
Sorry for your loss,
though I had only known Don for just over 1 year. It was always a pleasure speaking with him; he was full of knowledge and wisdom. He made our work place very special.
Don was still making new friends and He will be missed.

With sympathy,
~

Beth McAtee Jackson

November 3, 2010

Don was a special and important person in my life and I will never forget him. I feel fortunate to have known Don. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Beth McAtee Jackson

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