Gladys Louise Ajootian

Gladys Ajootian Obituary

Gladys passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was born in Fresno on May 10, 1915, to Marderos and Mariam Adishian. She married John Ajootian on February 23, 1947. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Gale Ajootian; three granddaughters, Michelle Ajootian, Brittany Wilson and her husband Matthew, and Adrienne Ajootian; and two great-grandchildren, Kameron and Maddix Wilson. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, Jerry Adishian of Castro Valley, Margaret Shapazian of Dinuba, and George Adishian of Fresno. A Graveside Service will be held at Fowler District Cemetery, on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church, Fowler, California, or Lions Club International.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Ajootian

11 Entries

Debbie Hosken

July 26, 2009

I first met Gladys as a child when my Dad would shop at J & M's for his boots and Levi's. She later was one of our patient's when I worked at Dr Tremaine's office in Lamont. I always admired her as a true lady, and business woman. The past few years I grew to love her as a friend and someone I could talk and confide in. She shared a table at Glenwood Gardens with my Grandmother Edith Peddy. I could always count on her to keep me updated on the latest. I loved her smile, her silly little chuckle, and her stories about the old days in Lamont.
My Grandmother passed just three weeks before Gladys. She was such a great comfort to me and my family.
I'm sure they are both now sitting side by side at the most beautifully prepared table, laughing and gossiping, and eating all of their favorite foods. Forever young and pain free. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Rick, Gail and the girls. She was so proud of you all. The little ones were the light of her life, and she loved talking about them.
I love and will miss you, Miss Gladys......
XXXOO Debbie

Adrienne Ajootian

July 25, 2009

I want to thank everyone for their wonderful comments and support during this rough time. My Nana was wonderful woman and touched everyone that she knew. We will miss her unique laugh, her beautiful smile, but most of all her love she gave us. Her memories will always be with each of us.
Nana taught me so much in my life, and I will never be able to thank her enough. But most of all she taught me about family, that family comes first, and be their for them no matter what. Nana I love you and forever will. I can't wait till the day we met again!
Love your granddaughter,
Adrienne

Kathy Dutra

July 24, 2009

Dear Auntie Gladys, I will always have wonderful memories of visiting
you growing up. You were the sweetest and most loving aunt anyone
could have. I will always remember your beautiful colorful clothes,
pretty jewelry and lovely perfume. You were one in a million and I will
never forget you. I know you are so happy to be reunited with your
loved ones and someday we will meet again. I love you. Love your
neice, Kathy Dutra

July 23, 2009

Gladys & my Mom, Florence, sat together every day for both the noon & 6 p.m. meals. They would talk, laugh, try to sing, laugh some more & in general enjoy each others company. I would sometimes join them & we would all end up laughing. They also looked out for each other & it would always be a comfort to me that when I wasn't there that I knew Gladys would be watching out for Mom. A great lady & a good friend who will be sorely missed, but always remembered. Norm Hansen, Bakersfield

Barbe Mitchell

July 22, 2009

My heart and sympathies are with you at this time, Rick and family. I know what your mother meant to you. She was a wonderful woman.

July 22, 2009

My father grew up with Gladys and the
rest of the Adishian family. When my
husband LeRoy (Gladys' nephew) and I were dating (35 yrs ago),
he took me to a wedding and introduced
me to all of his family. I met Aunty
Gladys that night, and I remember telling my father the next day how
nice she was to me and how she couldn't stop talking about the days growing up with my father. She was so
warm and fuzzy...like I'd known her all
my life. God brought my husband and I
together, and I am so thankful for him
and his wonderful family. Aunty Gladys
and I had a love of cooking in common,
and I used to love to look at her
cookbooks when we would visit her at
her home. I still use some of the
ones I received from her as gifts.
We will miss that smile of hers, but
know that we will all one day be
together again. I know that she had
a lot of loved ones waiting for her
when she arrived in Heaven.....and she
will be there when we go Home as well.
May God Bless Rick, Gale, and the
family during this time.
We love you,
Cousins Paula and LeRoy

July 21, 2009

My Auntie Gladys was & is my role model. She always gave me good advice &
showed her love so unconditionally. She will always be with me til I die & I know I will be with her again. I know I inherited my talent for art & creativity from her. God bless her & keep her with my Uncle Johnny & Grandma & Papa Adishian.
Love your niece,
Sandra

Clovis Davis

July 21, 2009

I have fond memories of the kindness both Martin and Gladys extended to the youth of Lamont. They always supported the Junior Baseball Association by sponsoring one or more teams each year. When I look back on the many kind people I knew as a youth in Lamont I always remember Martin and Gladys as some of the kindest.

God bless them,

July 21, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Ajootian family.

Auntie Gladys will be missed terribly by all who were lucky enough to
have known her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Charlie, Sue Hinson
Bakersfield, CA

Dixie Hustead

July 21, 2009

Dear Rick, Gale and Family,
I was deeply saddened to read of your mother's passing. She was one of the most kind, loving and gracious ladies I have ever known. May your beautiful memories of her help ease the pain of your loss.
Sincerely with deepest sympathy,

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