EDWIN R. AYRES

of Upland, CA passed away on Sunday evening October 17, 2010. He was 86. Ed was born January 22, 1924 in Fairbury, Nebraska. He attended Fairbury High School, Fairbury Jr. College, and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1948. Always proud of his Nebraskan heritage, he remain a life-long Huskers fan.Ed served his country as a frogman in the U.S. Navy, specializing in underwater demolition. He was active duty in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. In 1959, after 16 years, he retired from the Navy Reserves as a Lieutenant.After his military service, he continued to serve his country, working in the aerospace industry for 38 years. He retired from Aerojet in 1991. In retirement, Ed spent many hours of quality time with his wife, Betty. He loved watching college football and professional golf on television, and once a week he could be found on the links playing a round of golf with his close friends. Ed was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Upland, where he had many friends. He was an Elder at the church and on three occasions served as the ruling elder. Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Betty Ma, their two daughters, Lori and Carol and their families, including five grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to honor and remember Ed at a memorial service to be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Upland, 869 N. Euclid, Upland on Saturday, October 23 at 11AM.Ed will be interred at Forest Lawn, Covina Hills during a family ceremony.