AYLSWORTH, WILLIAM E. "BILL," pursued careers in military, aviation & law, passed away age 76 on 8/9/14. He practiced law with daughter at their firm. Residents of Lakes of Meadow Village Homes remember his role in a lawsuit v. developer construction defects resulting in 2008 settlement & restoration of homes. Born 7/14/38 in Ohio, he graduated valedictorian of Shreve HS 1956, attended one year at Ohio State before the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Academy, where he graduated 1961 as 2nd Lieut. Other academics were University of Miami (UM) Master's degree in Intl. Affairs 1982; Juris Doctor degree from UM Law School, Cum Laude, 1995; & Outstanding Graduate from Air War College, 1988. In USAF, he was an active & reserve military pilot. He also served non-flying tours as public affairs, historical officer & was assigned to the Pentagon in 1987 as Intl. Politico-Military Affairs Officer. He retired a Colonel in 1990. After active duty, Bill moved with his wife to Miami in 1967. He was a pilot for Eastern Air Lines for 24 years & ended his career as Captain of a Boeing 727 in 1991. His passions were his family, history, flying, baseball, & tennis. He was proceeded by parents, Ernest and Mabel of Ohio, Oct. 1996; by brother, Earl & sister, Sara. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lil; daughter, Vestalia; son, Lance; daughter-in-law, Sonia; grand- daughter, Andie; & grandson, Luc. He is survived by brothers, John, Marvin & James; & sister, Sharon Emler, of Shreve, Ohio. Wake is Thursday, 8/14/14 from 5pm-9pm at Stanfill Funeral Home, 10545 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156. Tel: (305) 667-2518. Burial with military honors is Friday, 8/15/14 at 10:15am at South Florida VA National Cemetery.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Aug. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Aylsworth

20 Entries

Barney Wachtel

June 2, 2025

Great high school friend and team mate. Proud to call him my friend. Barney Wachtel

Rita & John Morgan

August 7, 2024

Hardly a day goes by that we don't have fond memories of Bill and the family.
May his memory be eternal.
Rita & John Morgan

Rick,Niko & Mala Morgan

August 7, 2023

We remember Bill with both happiness and sadness. Happy of course for the wonderful times we spent together & sad for missing him these last 10 years. Bill was a "quiet leader" that simply accomplished a lot without fan fare. So outstanding in every aspect of his life that even today he remains a role model to those that knew him. Rest in peace old buddy. Your memory is eternal. Love The Morgan Family

Rita & John Morgan

August 8, 2022

We often think of Bill with fond memories.He was a good friend and a person of dignity and grace. A living testament is his loving family. Bill you are sorely missed.

August 22, 2014

We were very saddened to hear from John about Bill's passing, our hearts and prayers go to Lil and children and families! I have fond memories of Bill in Shreve, and talked with him by phone over the years. We so much enjoyed his witty quips in his Christmas letter, especially about his tennis game. The word "can't" was not in his vocabulary.
Bob and Louann Mayers, Potomac, MD

Yilmaz and Kathy

August 21, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our prayers!

Yvonne& Bob Williams

August 17, 2014

so sorry for your lost

jerry proctor

August 14, 2014

So very sorry, condolences to family. Bill was a giving man, never with a bad word about anything or anyone .

Ross Toyne

August 14, 2014

Bill remains an example for us all to aspire to. A friend, father, gentleman and scholar. He will be missed.

Karin Kruger

August 14, 2014

I was heartbroken to hear about Bill's passing yesterday. I had known he was ill for a few months, but I was hoping that he could have pulled through. Although we did not spend too much time socially, he was my neighbor and served with me on the Board of our Community. He had a gentle way about him, yet at the same time showed great strength. I am very glad to have known him, however briefly. My heart and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. R.I.P. Bill. You will be missed.

Roy Weinfeld

August 13, 2014

Bill was the most decent, kindest and most honorable gentleman you would want to know. You could count on him as a patriot, father, grandfather, classmate, attorney and most of all for me, a dear friend.

August 13, 2014

so sorry for your loss lil. bill was a great neighbor * board member lom vlg homes. will certainly miss all our talks /advise. barbara elkin

August 13, 2014

Bill was a wonderful man. He was a joy to work with and be around. Our sympathy to his family and loved ones. We are saddened by his passing. Monica Jackson-Marcotte and Glenda Luquis-Sanchez

August 13, 2014

Bill was a God given angel here on earth. He was a wonderful man and always had kind words. We will surely miss him and cherish our memories. Our deepest condolences to Lil, Vestalia, Lance and all of his family.
Love Ralph, Emily, Alex, Nick, Kristen Vargas Vila and all of the Vargas Vila Family

Vestalia Aylsworth

August 13, 2014

I realize this may be a shock to many because my father always tried to maintain a positive outlook of life. However, my father, William "Bill" Ernest Aylsworth passed away at approximately 4:44AM on Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma several months ago and then about two weeks ago with a rare progressive sub-form called Richter's Transformation. My father almost died last Wednesday, but then he made a brief miraculous comeback on Thursday to tell my mother, Lil in clear words: "I love you"; he responded to my brother, Lance that it was "g...to see you too and I love you too"; and he told me, Vestalia: "I love you my little one". He even raised and put out his hand as the true gentleman he always was to shake a physician's hand. Nevertheless, God must have decided that it was time for my father to experience heaven and Friday morning to Saturday early morning He took my daddy. I was blessed with a father that always let me know I am loved, and I ask that you pass it forward and let someone today know that you love them too.
In lieu of flowers, my father, William E. Aylsworth (Class of 1961) would have preferred a gift in his memory to The United States Air Force Academy Endowment Fund https://www.usafa.org/give/usafaendowment
My father's wake service will be on Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Stanfill Funeral Home, 10545 S. Dixie Highway, Miami (Pinecrest), Florida 33156. Funeral service is at 7:00pm sharp.
Gravesite service with full military honors will be on Friday, August 15, 2014 (10:15am sharp) at the South Florida VA National Cemetery in Lakeworth, FL.

Doug Cairns

August 13, 2014

Bill was a great friend and buddy back in our Air Force Academy days. I and all our classmates will miss him and send you our sympathy in this sad time. Doug Cairns, USAFA Class of 1961.

August 13, 2014

As the true gentleman and leader Bill was, he battled this enemy with humor, good attitude and positive spirit until he passed. In fact he stated that he had accomplished everything he wanted to accomplish in life.

Certainly Bill will be fondly remembered for his calm leadership demeanor, his fine character, his dignity and his integrity.He demonstrated these qualities many times in his life but certainly when Eastern Airlines folded and he braved this catastrophe without a public whimper. He simply went to Law School and started a new career
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Bill was a true role model for his family, his friends, fellow Pilots, and his military comrades,

He lived his life with dignity teaching us many life lessons along the way. He died like he lived with his loved ones by his side, without fear, and without regrets.

He left us with great life lesson to emulate.

He was our friend and will be deeply missed.

With deep sorrow and regret.

Our deepest condolences to the Aylsworth family.

May his memory be eternal.

Rita & John Morgan and family

August 13, 2014

Dear Aunt Lil, Lance, Vestalia and family,
We are so very saddened by the loss of Uncle Bill. He will be greatly missed. We will cherish our memories of him, always.
With love,
Kevin, Donna & family

Gregory Grossman

August 13, 2014

Vestalia: On behalf of your former colleagues at Astidavis, we express our condolences on your loss.

Lance Aylsworth

August 13, 2014

My Dad was a great man. He was a good father, a good husband, and a good friend. He will be missed by me and many. I love you, Dad.

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