Richard Kurtis "Kurt" Layes

I never met Kurt, but work with his father. We talked about his illness, as my husband Curt was also suffering from cancer. My Curt lost his battle in July. We often said as bad as it was the only way it could be worse was if it were one of our kids, so I can't even tell you I know what you are going through because I don't. I have prayed for Kurt for months, and now I pray for you, his family.

I really miss my brother mostly the times we would have conversations without even saying a word, I remember it best when I lived with him, he was joking when he told his wife to make him something to eat dang it and it better be now I kind of Giggled but then I saw his wife's resolve she came running in and jumped thru the air landing on his lap and put him in his place, I really enjoyed having him as a brother I watched him grow and change in ways that I know only I was privlaged to know...

As Kurts Aunt I had the honor of knowing him all of his life. My most precious memories of him is of his little boy mischievous little smile with that glint in his eye. You just knew he was up to something. Like the time I came to visit and walked into the apartment to find Kurt sitting on top of the refridgerator!
He was so quiet but you knew that inside his "river" ran deep. He touched many lives in a good way. He ended his time here with great courage and diginity, something we all...

My heart is deeply sad to learn of Kurt's passing. As Rob's brother, Kurt was a precious person whom I never met but had the privilege to pray for. I ached for his suffering and admire his courage. I am so glad for him that he is "Absent from the body, present with the Lord." I offer my deepest condolences to all his dear family, and pray God's comfort is with you.

There are no words to describe the agony of losing Kurt. He was always a man of honor, and I hope to finish life with as much courage as he showed us all.
Man I miss him.
Suzy, Tyler, and Dustin-
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He turn his face toward you, may He lift up His countenace upon you and be gracious to you, may he always give you peace, Amen