George William "Bill" Ayres

Dear Ayres family and Carol: It was my pleasure to work with Bill at Lima's pharmacy and again to see him this year as one of the nurses from Mad River Home Health. I'll always remember that smiling face, his gentleness and genuine goodness. Deborah Nelson

Tracy,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I didn't really know your Dad, but whenever I would see him over the years he was always smiling...

What a kind, gentle man Bill was, he truly was an angel on earth. God took home one of His good ones this time. Blessings to you all during this difficult time.

Dear Tim, Tracy and Tammy,

We were sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a nice person. We always enjoyed visiting with him. We are sorry that we will not be in the area for his memorial.

Nora and Dennis Doty

Bill will be so missed as a friend and active participant in so much at St. Mary's Church in Arcata. Every week he sang with more than one group for church services and it was our pleasure to get to know him during those activities.

He also helped in so many other ways...reminders about taking Driver's Tests, or something to do with medicines, or civic activities and events. Always interested and interesting in information he shared.

He was truly a blessing in the...

I had the pleasure of working with Bill at Rite Aid for several years. I will always remember how the little things never bothered him and he continued to smile. It was a joy to me to have learned from him and to have known him. May god bless you and your family during this time.

I had the pleasure of working with Bill at HSU for many years. He was always so positive and friendly. I can't remember him without a smile. The students loved him and he them. Bill exemplified what "student centered" meant for our campus.

But when he retired from our campus, all was not lost, because for years after, he could be found still smiling and serving at local pharmacies.

He was a jewel and his contributions will persist.

We had so hoped to be here to celebrate Bill's life and Mass, but need to be gone. Please know how much we will miss Bill's ever-present smile and willingness to help out at any time. He was a true joy to be with.

I had the pleasure of working with Bill at the Humboldt State University Student Health Center. He was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face and deeply cared for others. I will always remember him.