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E. Ayers Obituary
E. Leslie AYERS Ernest Leslie "Les" Ayers was born September 3rd, 1919 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Les passed away Sunday, November 18th, 2007 in Seattle, WA. Les was a proud and dedicated husband and father. He married Gwen B. (Haddock) Ayers, the love of his life, in 1946. Les and Gwen just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on September 16th, 2007. Together they raised 4 (all surviving) children: Sons, Bruce A. Ayers, J. Rodney Ayers and G. Tim Ayers, all of Mountlake Terrace, WA and daughter, Hollis L. Ayers of Seattle, WA. Les is also survived by grandchildren, Marshall T. Ayers, Heather C. Ayers and Lisa M. Ayers and daughters-in-law, Mercia K. Ayers (Tim) and Esther L. Ayers (Rodney). Les died peacefully in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service (open to all who knew Les and his family) will be held Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church, 410 NW 62nd St., Seattle, WA, 206-784-1606. Refreshments will be served downstairs after the service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be sent to Providence Hospice Foundation, 425 Pontius Ave. N., Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98109.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bruce Ayers
November 30, 2007
My Dad E. L. Ayers was quite a guy. Near the end we were able to talk about such things as dishwashers we had owned and I had the opportunity to tell him what compact discs and DVD’s are. When a CD was playing and he didn’t like a selection, he would say, “I don’t think much of that one.” He and Mom raised 4 diverse kids that grew into diverse adults.
Jeff Burnett
November 26, 2007
A father as well as a mother are major influences in shaping the basic personality and world view of his children. Les was not just a "good father"; he was one of the greats. The Ayers family loss is shared by all of us who met or knew him. His legasy lives on in his adult children.
Esther Ayers
November 26, 2007
Les Ayers was such a wonderful father. I always enjoyed hearing about how he took the family on both day trips and summer vacations. He even packed the kid's lunches when they were in school. He was the kind of father that showed his kids regularly how much he loved them.
Rodney Ayers
November 25, 2007
I love you Dad. I miss your comforting smile and your wonderful sense of humor. You are a source of strength, grace under pressure, respect, intelligent conversation and fatherly love. God bless you.
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