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Donna Ayre Obituary

Ayre, Donna J. (Walton) 82, passed into eternal life on Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Wichita, KS. She was born on September 27, 1934, to Harry and Roletta (Hartman) Walton in Junction City. Donna worked as a telephone operator and then in community relations at SW Bell Telephone for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Glenn; her parents; and brother, Joe Walton. Donna is survived by children, Cynthia (Kent) Heady and Terri (Bob) Hansen; five grandchildren, Hannah, Brian, Nathan, Sarah and Jana; great-granddaughter, Kenna; four siblings, Charles Walton, Maxine Walker, Harry Walton and Roletta Oakley. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017; Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, both at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St. N., Wichita. Memorial contributions can be made to East High Young Life c/o Nathan Hansen, 6505 E. Central Ave., #318, Wichita, KS 67206 or Operation Christmas Child c/o Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67206.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2017.

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Debbie Vignatelli

March 24, 2017

In 1990, I was blessed to meet Donna when I joined her SWBell office in Salina. She was a true pleasure to work with - but more importantly Donna was a dear friend. Kind, compassionate, helpful, friendly, full of joy. My heart smiles when remembering Donna's sincerity and love for her family and friends. Thank you for sharing your Mom and Grandmother with us. Debbie Vignatelli (former SWBell co-worker)

Janet Yingling

March 23, 2017

So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Praying for all of you. May the Lord comfort you.

Rex and Maxine Walker

March 21, 2017

To Cindy and Theresa and all your families. We share so many memories with u two as a sister to Donna We miss your dad and now we'll miss your mom they were like parents to Rex and me. Thanks for all the memories for the last 50 years. We both love you and your families

March 21, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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